League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	C. Edward Mack Answers Questions Candidate for Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 94

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. Please provide a brief list of your qualifications in bullet format. (No more than 25 words for this section.)

• Legal Experience
• 17 1/2 years Criminal Trial Attorney
• 5 years Civil Experience as Municipal Court Judicial Law Clerk
• Tried over 100 jury trials

2. How much flexibility should judges have in determining the length of sentences? (No more than 150 words total for questions 2 and 3.)

The current amount of flexibility regarding sentencing is adequate. There are three sentencing terms to select from; a low term, a middle term and a high term. The judge can select the high term based on aggravating factors or the low term where there are mitigating factors. Probation is also an option if the judge chooses to be more lenient and not send the person to prison.

3. Should more trials be covered by TV and radio? How would you handle media coverage in your courtroom? (No more than 150 words total for questions 2 and 3.)

. All trials are public hearings unless they fit under a special category; therefore, theoretically, all trials could be telecasted. The problems come from sensationalizing and slanting favoritism to one side over another. When this happens, a party's due process rights to a fair trial may be compromised. I would insist on objective commentary from both sides if the media outlet were going to comment.

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Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Until 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2008, candidates for Superior Court Judge must limit their answers to 175 words total for all questions so that a paper Voters Guide may be published. Specific word limits are as follows: 25 words for question 1; 150 words total for questions 2 and 3.

After 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2008, word limits will no longer apply. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League or by Smart Voter, and must comply with California law as stated in California Election Code sections 13307 and 13308. Candidates are restricted to identifying their own qualifications and may not comment on any other candidate’s qualifications, character, or activities.

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