ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What really happens after someone is arrested for a serious crime? Chris and Gabby sit down with Bernalillo County District Court Judge Cindy Leos for a rare, behind-the-bench look at what goes on inside Albuquerque courtrooms.
In this week’s episode of New Mexico News Insiders, Judge Leos breaks down how the justice system actually works, what accountability and rehabilitation can look like in practice, and challenges the idea that harsh punishment is stopping youth crime.
Judge Leos also explains how diversion programs like Young Adult Court can be life-changing. Who qualifies for the extra help? What’s actually working to change criminal behavior?…