Recent content by Mmurf

I was thinking about writing am opinion piece and submitting it to our small newspaper, but since it's not technically illegal then they technically didn't do anything wrong. Even if it's immoral, and I'm not even sure if it is that immoral, they could always reply that they did it because they...

and whatever the reason for the question, it's still a question and this is a q and a forum. can't help that I find there are many things wrong with our criminal justice system that no n one seems to be addressing. how can we expect proper justice reform if we avoid discussing the things that...

I don't be presumptuous. and it turns out I did catch something the attorney failed to catch.

This question doesn't matter to the case nor give away anything the prosecution could use to their advantage. It's a basic procedure question. Shouldn't any change of court date been done on the record?

That's how he found out. Checking the calendar each day. That doesn't excuse their actions, though. I still think that the judge and DA shouldn't have off the record meeting without the defendant (or defendants representative) present. What do you do/who do you file a complaint with in instances...

Couldn't that change of date have led to him missing court and possibly getting a bench warrant. It doesn't seem ethical. What would you do if it were you?

I thought everything had to be recorded? The change of date must not have been. It is immoral then?

I went with my brother in law to see his lawyer and pointed out my concerns. One of the concerns was that three stolen items were listed as a felony all bring stolen in one event, but on the same complaint those items were also listed as misdemeanors/3 events. the lawyer was shocked he didnt...

California- Is it illegal for a DA and a judge to change a defendant criminal court date without the defendant or defendant’s lawyer present? If not illegal, then at least immoral? Backstory with detail: A defendant was given a court date. The DDA expressed she was unhappy with the date and...

In my experience people who do unnessessarily rude things do so to make up for their own shortcomings. The snide remarks are unnecessary, sir.

I saw the law about not being able to be convicted of both charges, but what if they went ahead and charged both anyway? is there a rule about wasting the courts time, or fishing for convictions, or would they just leave it up to the jury to decide which charge 'fit the bill'? I would think...

Can someone be charged with conflicting charges for one event, for example grand theft and receipt of stolen property for the same vehicle/same event? I would think it should be either/or as it can't be both.

c the case could be made that the judge/court wasn't competent as no competent court would make such an error.

there has to be some recourse in this situation. they can't expect a minor in cya to review his paperwork. there was no jury to catch the mistake, it was up to one judge. this should all count for something and if it doesn't I'd say try anyway and appeal it to a higher court to try to change the...

but what if the first court was wrong and we can now prove it. it was adjudicated, there was no jury.