Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano

Inside the DA’s Office: Steve Wolfson on Violent Crime, Plea Bargains & Justice Reform


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In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson discusses crime policy, prosecutorial discretion, plea bargaining, violent offenders, and the future of public safety in Las Vegas.

With over four decades in the legal profession, including time as a prosecutor, defense attorney, city councilman, and now District Attorney, Wolfson provides a rare inside look at how the criminal justice system operates in Nevada.

Topics covered include:

• Why 99% of criminal cases are resolved through plea negotiations

• The reality behind prosecutorial discretion

• Why violent and repeat offenders are the primary focus• Pre-charge diversion programs and second-chance initiatives• Police accountability and public trust

• Clark County vs. California crime policy

• Prisoner reentry and rehabilitation efforts

• The future of Nevada as the population grows

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