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Aug. 23, 2011

Yvette Verastegui

Judge Yvette Verastegui takes time in a hectic caseload to let defendants ponder their life choices.

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Yvette Verastegui

Yvette Verastegui

Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)
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By Anna Scott

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Verastegui hears more than 100 cases a day. Others might rush through that tight calendar, but she makes sure to take the time to pose a tough question to young defendants accused of gang-related crimes.

"I ask if any of their homeboys are here," Verastegui said. "They never are. I do it because I really want to impress upon them that the ... (continued)

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