So far, people convicted in Miller's courtroom have donated more than 20 large cartons of food, said Fish Director Shirley McGuinness. Miller started the program during the holiday season two years ago but suspended it last year because the court staff was short-handed. Miller also requires food donations from people convicted in Golden city court, where he is a judge. Miller said other courts have had similar programs during the holidays. They've shown that they really put some thought into what can people use.
Judges have wide latitude in sentencing offenders.
Nobody has appealed one of Miller's sentences. Chris Ryan, in court Wednesday for a barking dog. I'm glad to do it.