League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 87

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Alternative Sentences for Non-Violent Offenders Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What specific personal qualities make you especially qualified to be a judge? Answer from Steven P. Schreiner: I have been an LADA for 27 years. I have prosecuted over 200 felony trials, 75 of these were homicides. I am hard working, efficient and decisive. These qualities, combined with my vast trial experience make me uniquely able to perform the duties of a Superior Court Judge. Answer from Andrew M. Stein: I possess the knowledge, experience, and judicial temperament to be an excellent judge. I am patient, courteous, a good listener, and can evaluate testimony in an efficient and evenhanded manner. I am intelligent, open-minded, and believe everyone deserves their day in court. Answer from Tom Griego: I am fair, independent and competent. I enjoy being present and engaged in both Civil and Criminal courtroom settings. I am confident and comfortable in the role of serving all members of the Public, Counsel, Litigants, Court House Staff and fellow Bench Officers. 2. Do you favor alternative sentences for non-violent offenders in view of the current prisoner overcrowding problems, and if so, what options should be available? Answer from Tom Griego: Yes. For the non-violent offenders, due to limited resources, it's extremely important to consider other options such as Electronic Monitoring, Sober Living Homes, Educational Completion Opportunities, Tatto Removal, Diversion, Community Participation/Intervention, Mental Health Services and Employment Placement Services. Answer from Steven P. Schreiner: County jail or probationary sentences should be available for non-violent drug or theft offenses. The most dangerous or violent offenders should always be sentenced to State Prison. I would be in favor of sentencing defendants to state prison in some cases, but suspending the prison sentence, placing the defendant on probation but sending them directly to State Prison when and if they violated their probation. Answer from Andrew M. Stein: Yes. The courts and society in whole are in need of additional funding for non-violent offenders. There should be more treatment programs both outpatient and inpatient made available to alcoholics, drug addicts and the mentally ill. There should be an additional component of teaching life skills and job training to prevent recidivism. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers are presented as submitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.