http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html the tao of criminal defense trial lawyering Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:51:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html/comment-page-1#comment-9913 S.O. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:26:56 +0000 http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html#comment-9913 All you need is one of the witnesses saying the judge requested a 'special session' from a defendant, and he's screwed. no matter if the case is weak or not. it is supremely easy to convict, and incredibly difficult to defend against a Sexually related charge. All you need is one of the witnesses saying the judge requested a ’special session’ from a defendant, and he’s screwed. no matter if the case is weak or not. it is supremely easy to convict, and incredibly difficult to defend against a Sexually related charge.

]]> http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html/comment-page-1#comment-9907 Jason Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:04:55 +0000 http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html#comment-9907 A couple of thoughts I had. One was how much does this help the original DWI case? The other thought was look on the bright side at least he is accused of looking for some sort of commitment. A couple of thoughts I had. One was how much does this help the original DWI case? The other thought was look on the bright side at least he is accused of looking for some sort of commitment.

]]> http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html/comment-page-1#comment-9900 Cyn Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:53:00 +0000 http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html#comment-9900 Interesting you would point out how he is so fair & rules so often against the State. My experience has been so so as an attorney who used to get appointments in his court but now longer does (I'll not detail why here). BUT, he was not fair in at least one instance in which I am aware, Mark. I'm not sure where you get your info from but I had a writ I filed about a coerced plea by Duncan (I'm sure you've heard the many, many, did I say MANY stories about his horrible behavior), and though it was absolutely obvious the plea, just as in many cases was coerced, Jackson, fairly new to the bench & a real buddy to Duncan, ruled against me. Of course it was a factual question so I wouldn't win on appeal & didn't waste time or money on it, but come on, Mark. You do appeals & writs. Ever had one about Duncan? If so, you could not say he is fair or against the state. Moreover, he is definitely a breast man. Interesting you would point out how he is so fair & rules so often against the State. My experience has been so so as an attorney who used to get appointments in his court but now longer does (I’ll not detail why here). BUT, he was not fair in at least one instance in which I am aware, Mark. I’m not sure where you get your info from but I had a writ I filed about a coerced plea by Duncan (I’m sure you’ve heard the many, many, did I say MANY stories about his horrible behavior), and though it was absolutely obvious the plea, just as in many cases was coerced, Jackson, fairly new to the bench & a real buddy to Duncan, ruled against me. Of course it was a factual question so I wouldn’t win on appeal & didn’t waste time or money on it, but come on, Mark. You do appeals & writs. Ever had one about Duncan? If so, you could not say he is fair or against the state. Moreover, he is definitely a breast man.

]]> http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html/comment-page-1#comment-9898 David Wyborny Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:13:08 +0000 http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/08/want-revenge-gain-attention-be-a-witness.html#comment-9898 This could have been handled quite differently. There is actually a State investigative body ( i forget their exact name) that could have investigated the allegations, put all witnesses under oath and bound to silence, and if there was determined to be substance could have recommended disciplinary action and preferred charges back to Harris County with the recommendation of a Special Prosecutor. This could have been handled quite differently. There is actually a State investigative body ( i forget their exact name) that could have investigated the allegations, put all witnesses under oath and bound to silence, and if there was determined to be substance could have recommended disciplinary action and preferred charges back to Harris County with the recommendation of a Special Prosecutor.

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