
EL CAJON — When a repeat offender treats jail like a revolving door, San Diego County Superior Court Judge Frank Birchak might try to change their punishment the next time they’re in trouble.
“Somebody who’s been in and out of prison and has a long-term drug problem isn’t getting fixed with another 60 to 180 days in jail,” he said. “But some public work, picking up trash on the side of the road, could do more and they’ll... (continued)