Los Angeles County (Van Nuys)
VAN NUYS — Commissioner Alan Rubin employs a modified “scared straight” technique with defendants who appear before him on lesser drunk driving charges.
He reminds them how fortunate they are to be in his Los Angeles County courtroom.
“It’s just luck you’re here in misdemeanor court,” he will say. “If there was the same conduct, if somebody happened to walk in front of your car and you ... (continued)
