If a judge was allowed to make a determination as to the proper sanction against the state for a missing item of discovery instead of immediately imposing the draconian remedy of 30.30 dismissals, maybe we could have a fair process that doesn't require doubling the workforce of DA's offices. For example, preclude the state from calling a witness if they failed to provide discovery related to that witness.

CPL 245.80 actually appears to provide that framework, but hasn't been effectively utilized because 30.30 accrual has become the default remedy.

Extraditing a sitting U.S. House member to Brazil on credit card fraud charges? I'm no expert in our country's extradition agreements with Brazil, but I would be shocked if that happened.

FWIW, I agree. You can also add improve court efficiency to your list.

Try 700+

There are slam dunk cases, but they plead out. 17 is the going rate for a non-aggravated murder as I understand it.