All law operates on the basis that if the facts change, then the law changes -- and the law is going to change.

The change in the law opened up a whole new piece of the market.

We believe that the first prosecutions should occur in those jurisdictions that provide the best law, the best facts and the best range of available penalties,

In every matter we make our decisions based on the facts and the law.

The firing of my assistant was nothing but a political pay back because I stated the facts and the law regarding the senior center initiative petition. There has been an assistant to the clerk for the past 17 years, a lot longer than there has been an administrator or administrative assistant.

This is a tragic case for all involved. But the facts in this matter fall squarely within the law and it is our obligation to follow the law.