Prosecutor Innovation vs. Inaction

What separates a prosecutor who thinks outside the box from one who simply refuses to enforce the law? In this episode of the Right On Crime Podcast, Deputy Director Nikki Pressley sits down with Kurt Altman, our Arizona and New Mexico State Director and a former state and federal prosecutor, to discuss the power prosecutors hold in the criminal justice system. Kurt draws on his years in the courtroom to cover York County’s co-responder program, Maricopa County’s felony diversion program, and why “no plea deals” would grind the courts to a halt. They also explore how states and voters can hold district attorneys accountable while protecting the discretion that keeps communities safe.