At my dad’s retirement dinner, he raised his glass…

Someone in the crowd gasped audibly.

Jaime’s voice was clinical, factual. “This is seven years of data from Judge Norton’s courtroom. Same charges, same criminal histories, different outcomes.”

The next slide showed a young man’s face.

Michael Torres, age 22. First offense. Charge: possession with intent. Marijuana, two ounces. Criminal history: none.continue reading …