By John L. Hill ( July 31, 2023, 10:40 AM EDT) -- A newly appointed Superior Court judge once told me that sentencing was the toughest part of his new job. Should sentences be consecutive or concurrent? How can the court express denunciation, especially when a crime involves firearms that are becoming problematic in the community? What about rehabilitation? What weight should be given to a youthful accused who experienced difficulties such as racism growing up? Should enhanced credit be afforded to persons enduring difficult times in jail awaiting trial?...