>> reporter: well, craig, the u.s. attorney's office has said that in the district of columbia it's typical for a first-type drug offend toer to get one yea probation as the congressman did. we spoke to another law enforcement officer said why they would have gone back to the congressman's place and talked with him and found that vial of cocaine as court documents allege in that home, and there are several reasons. one, this was an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, and news of his arrest would compromise that. we just don't know at this point. another question is is he a flight risk? chances are probably snot, crai. the congressman, did not get any special treatment. >> gabe gutierrez, live for us from florida. >> can chris christie save 2016 and beyond.