VAN NUYS — Attitude is a sign of progress in Judge Neetu Badhan-Smith’s pilot program drug court, and it can be a saving grace.
“Especially, if for instance, I’m going to say, ‘You missed five classes and tested positive, but you have an excellent attitude,’” the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge said.
After an observation of that nature, it’s not uncommon for Badhan-Smith, who ha... (continued)