Almost everyone has a home office of some kind these days. Does that mean you’re virtual? What does being virtual really entail? Can I untether myself from the office? If

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As a trial judge since 1979, I have presided over many cases involving adults and youths who made serious mistakes, were charged with criminal offenses, and needed to improve their

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