Government,
Criminal
Feb. 6, 2020
Boudin election as DA is consistent with larger trend
There is a pattern taking place throughout the entire country. More progressive individuals are running and being elected to fill positions traditionally filled by those who are more conservative about criminal justice issues.
Allison B. Margolin
Allison B. Margolin PLCEmail: allison@allisonmargolin.com
Allison is a founding partner of Allison B. Margolin PLC. The firm represents and advises cannabis businesses and individuals on compliance, licensing, zoning, criminal defense, and other matters at the local, state, and federal levels.
On Jan. 8, Chesa Boudin, a former deputy public defender, became San Francisco’s newly elected district attorney. While not unprecedented, Boudin’s election was a complete shock for many people due to Boudin’s background. This, however, is consistent with a pattern taking place throughout the entire country. More progressive individuals are running and being elected to fill positions traditionally filled by those who are more conservative about criminal justice issues...
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