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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
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Marc A. Gibbons
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 138

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

1. What specific personal qualities make you especially qualified to be a judge?

Because of my practice, I possess the experience, maturity, and knowledge to be a fair, impartial, and just judge. Numerous judges, Deputy District Attorneys, and private practitioners support me because I possess the integrity, character, and even temperament to be a judge.

2. Do you favor alternative sentences for non-violent offenders in view of the current prisoner overcrowding problems, and if so, what options should be available?

I favor alternative sentencing, such as split sentencing, for non-violent offenders. Penal Code §1170(h)(5) provides a viable alternative because a convicted individual will receive some jail time and will receive supervised assistance reintegrating into society. For example, when mental health or drug addiction issues exist, both the prosecutorial interest in punishment is blended with the defense interest in rehabilitation. I am probably the only candidate for judge that has actually represented an individual that was sentenced pursuant to §1170(h)(5).

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