Facts Over Fear: Benefits of declining to prosecute misdemeanor, low-level felonies
New analysis shows Suffolk County has history of dismissing over half of misdemeanors and low-level felonies
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New analysis shows Suffolk County has history of dismissing over half of misdemeanors and low-level felonies
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