For the first time in his life, Pagan was in real trouble. He was arrested, fingerprinted and thrown in the county jail overnight. The next day, he waited in a long line of offenders before a judge sentenced him to a rigorous six-month alcohol treatment program, cutting him a break since he was a first-time lawbreaker. Each time Pagan appeared in court for his monthly checkup, a new prosecutor, judge and even defender seemed to appear by his side, giving the ex-soldier a feeling of anonymity. No one asked if he had served in the military.
Criminal courts tailored to veterans multiply as wars wind down
should there be special courts for vets? should they only be for vets who went to war? is this a slippery slope?
Criminal courts tailored to veterans multiply as wars wind down
should there be special courts for vets? should they only be for vets who went to war? is this a slippery slope?
