here's amanda del custodio. reporter: the actions of a few people are not a reflection of the great work that our deputies do every day. word from santa clara county acting sheriff ken binder. his response comes after a former longtime sheriff laurie smith was found guilty on all six corruption and misconduct counts against her. convicted thursday in her civil corruption trial. >> i think this signals that no one is above the law. and that serious, troubling, wrongdoing as was uncovered in our investigation is something that our community takes seriously. reporter: the da on the development. smith was accused of providing concealed carry weapons permits in exchange for political donations or other favors. accusations brought by the santa clara county civil grand jury in 2021. >> these aren't felonies. these are minor indiscretions. they are not serious crimes by any stretch of the imagination. reporter: richard alexander isn't affiliated with the case. he's an attorney who has practiced in the bay area for more

here's amanda del custodio.ns of a few people are not a reflection of the great work that our deputies do every day. word from santa clara county acting sheriff ken binder. his response comes after a former longtime sheriff laurie smith was found guilty on all six corruption and misconduct counts against her. convicted thursday in her civil corruption trial. >> i think this signals that no one is above the law. and that serious, troubling, wrongdoing as was uncovered in our investigation is something that our community takes seriously. reporter: the da on the development. smith was accused of providing concealed carry weapons permits in exchange for political donations or other favors. accusations brought by the santa clara county civil grand jury in 2021. >> these aren't felonies. these are minor indiscretions. they are not serious crimes by any stretch of the imagination. reporter: richard alexander isn't affiliated with the case. he's an attorney who has practiced in the bay area for more than 50 years. exper