Over at Arbitrary and Capricious, Skelly Wright says I am a self-satisfied superficial twit
Seems he took issue with my comment about a PD in a previous post.
To set the record straight. How did I arrive at my theory that the PD was inept? Let me see:
- Mismatched tie
- Wrinkled Suit
- General look of being dazed and confused
- Constantly returning to his desk to review his notes since he couldn't keep his train of thought (why not just bring your notes to the lectern?)
- Not being able to connect the dots logically
Some laywers have commented that certain questions cannot be asked because of procedural issues. Understood, but there has got to be a way to conduct yourself in court that doesn't make you look like you're in way over your head. It wasn't just me either. Many of the folks I talked to perceived the same thing and I think ultimately it hurt his client.
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What's interesting is that this 'judge' is making this character judgement after reading a few lines of a blog post you wrote. Or I guess in legal terms without hearing all the evidence. I would expect a judge to be a bit more fair and balanced (hopefully Fox won't sue me for using that).
I know that the public defender you saw does not represent all public defenders, just as I hope that Judge Wright does not represent all judges. That is quick to judge based upon little input. Or perhaps I am naive.
Posted by: Steve | October 4, 2005 5:05 PM
i sat throuigh HOURS of nvoire dire on a case in my jurisdition and of curse was peremtprily dismissed-- but the defnse attopmrey! (litled did he know i was is lerfect jurir.)
he was a TOTAL jerk and i truly felt for his client. if i had been a bloggerf thgen i could posted some choice words... and i cant see any reason NOT to have.
i was not ON the jury-- i had been bumped. and maybe a few lawyers reading what I wrote might have learned something important-- DO NOT PISS OFF THE VENIREMEN!!! (This guy did, in 30 seconds flat.)
also, don't use stupid formulas to make your choices. USE YOUR BRAIN!!!
i was his perfect juror because my life expereince is that minorites do get picked on... so i was well aware his client might well have beeen innocent. and i am pretty clear on what the state's burden is and well capable of holding out if necessary.
best i could tell i got bumped because i said i had a law enforcement officer in my family. ( do-- he is a RETIRED Federal Marshal whom i have not seen in 49 years, and whom i never knew well!!!)
scary. but bloggable!!!
Posted by: cstraus | October 4, 2005 9:39 PM