Throughout history, judicial systems often relied on public and physical deterrents to enforce the law.
: In New Mexico, Judge Lidyard has gained attention for a "drug court" approach where he sits eye-to-eye with participants, uses fist bumps , and focuses on treatment regimens to keep people out of jail.
The most fascinating judicial punishment stories aren't always the harshest; they are the most creative. In the 21st century, judges have begun to abandon formulaic sentencing for "transformative justice."
