What about Bob?   It's another Wednesday afternoon in
Commissioner Barbara Peebles' downtown courtroom, where 25
defendants are waiting their turn to speak to the judge. One by
one, they approach the bench and tell their stories. For some,
it takes a few minutes -- they're meeting with counselors every
week, they're not flunking urinalysis tests, they're holding
jobs or going to school. They walk out of court with free movie
passes and praise from Peebles. Those doing especially well get
rounds of applause from the courtroom. They leave wearing broad
smiles.  Others are learning the hard way. Two defendants
brought directly from jail are ordered into 30-day residential
treatment beginning 9 a.m. the next day, as are a couple from
the street who've failed urinalysis tests that can be given
several times a week in the city's drug court. Though they've
broken the rules by using drugs, not showing up for court or
skipping required counseling sessions, Peebles gives each of
them another chance. They remain in the