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Feb. 7, 2007

Fast Study

SAN JOSE - Most everyone in the Santa Clara County courtroom of Judge Mark H. Pierce on a recent day knew what was about to happen to the grizzled fellow standing somewhat unsteadily before the bench.

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Santa Clara County (San Jose) Superior Court
By Dennis Pfaff
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN JOSE - Most everyone in the Santa Clara County courtroom of Judge Mark H. Pierce on a recent day knew what was about to happen to the grizzled fellow standing somewhat unsteadily before the bench.
      The man had said he had no interest in participating in a program administered under Proposition 36, the state's voter-approved approach to... (continued)

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