Los Angeles County (Van Nuys)
By Gabe Friedman
Daily Journal Staff Writer
VAN NUYS - Superior Court Judge Martin Herscovitz is quick to point out that the granite bench in the hallway outside his courtroom is not very big and hard to the touch.
His point is that the hallway is neither a convenient nor comfortable place for jurors to wait.
Jurors receive the keen attention of the judge in his courtroom. Herscovitz allows them to bring a cup of coffee or bottle of water, whatev... (continued)