Perspective
Oct. 28, 2011
Getting to yes: It is time for mediation in violent felony cases
Why we should consider a pilot mediation program for young, violent offenders charged with gang and gun enhancements. By Scott T. Johnson of the Los Angeles County alternate public defender's office
Lawyers in California are missing a great opportunity by not using mediation in certain types of violent felony cases. With mediation, we have a chance to innovate our criminal justice system, not just in our drug courts and recidivist laws, but also in how we resolve violent gang crime cases for younger offenders. Indeed, mediation could become a useful tool in felony cases if attorneys - both prosecution and defense - were willing to cede so...
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