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Judge Robert S. Draper’s Verified Answer in CJP Inquiry No. 212

Primary-source document: Judge Robert S. Draper’s verified answer to the California Commission on Judicial Performance’s Notice of Formal Proceedings in Inquiry No. 212. The answer was filed on February 4, 2026. In it, Judge Draper denies violating the judicial canons cited by the Commission, disputes the Commission’s characterization of several…

Judge Robert S. Draper Misconduct Allegations: Part Two

This article reviews cited records, source materials and commentary concerning Judge Robert S. Draper Misconduct Allegations: Part Two. It distinguishes allegations and opinions from procedural history or adjudicated findings where the available sources permit.

Judge Robert S. Draper: CJP Charges and 2026 Case Status

This article reviews cited records, source materials and commentary concerning Judge Robert S. Draper: CJP Charges and 2026 Case Status. It distinguishes allegations and opinions from procedural history or adjudicated findings where the available sources permit.

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Judge Robert S. Draper’s Verified Answer in CJP Inquiry No. 212

Primary-source document: Judge Robert S. Draper’s verified answer to the California Commission on Judicial Performance’s Notice of Formal Proceedings in Inquiry No. 212. The answer was filed on February 4, 2026. In it, Judge Draper denies violating the judicial canons cited by the Commission, disputes the Commission’s characterization of several…

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Age, Balance, and Field-Sobriety Evidence: What Population Research Can Show

Age-related balance research helps frame evidence review, but population averages do not diagnose impairment or establish why one person swayed.

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Kratom Cardiac Arrest and the Limits of a Mitragynine Blood Level

A 500 µg/L mitragynine result in a survived cardiac arrest illustrates why concentration, treatment, specimen timing, and alternative causes matter.

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