They’re whining about his “mental and physical health,” blithely ignoring the fact that he didn’t have any concern for the mental or physical health of the intended victims of his jihad bombs in New York and New Jersey. And they’re also complaining about his “demonization.” Poor Rahimi! If he is so concerned about his public image, he might have considered the public relations fallout of trying to perpetrate a large-scale jihad massacre.
“Accused NYC Bomber’s Defense Wants Lighter Sentence Because He Was Shot,” by Katie Zavadski, Daily Beast, May 8, 2017:
Defense attorneys for accused Manhattan bomber Ahmad Rahimi have asked prosecutors to consider his “mental and physical health” as part of negotiations for a plea agreement.
In recent filings in federal court, defense attorneys cited Rahimi’s condition from being shot 11 times in September 2016, and his brain injuries, limited longevity, “and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
These first revelations about Rahimi’s plea negotiations come after prosecutors asked Judge Richard Berman to rule on Rahimi’s competency as the case proceeds towards trial. The judge denied the motion from prosecutors on Monday, after Rahimi’s lawyers derided that move as an inappropriate judicial involvement in plea negotiations.
Defense attorneys said in their filings they never suggested that they were headed toward a competency examination for Rahimi, and merely asked the government to consider those factors in private plea discussions. The prosecution’s motion “runs afoul of [a] prohibition on judicial involvement in plea discussions,” the defenders wrote.
The government filed the sealed motion on April 24 asking for Berman to intervene, days after defense attorneys clarified that they were not challenging Rahimi’s competency. Defense attorneys submitted emails showing the context of the exchange was about plea negotiations, and that they “don’t expect” to challenge his competency for trial at this time.
This exchange is a first glance at plea negotiations for Rahimi, in a case marked by a contentious relationship between prosecutors and his defense attorneys. In notable disagreements, prosecutors pushed for an early trial date for Rahimi, barely a year after the alleged crimes, while defense attorneys requested a change of venue because of the notoriety of the case in New York City.
Judge Berman denied the defense’s motion to move the trial to Vermont or Washington, D.C. on Monday, saying that New York’s Southern District has a vast and diverse pool of potential jurors to choose from, leaving little doubt in his mind that they’d be able to find 18 individuals willing to give Rahimi a fair shot. (A New Jersey state court recently denied a similar motion on attempted murder of a police officer charges that Rahimi faces there.)
Defense attorney Meghan Gilligan argued that prosecutors had gone “beyond just mere factual information” in discussing the Rahimi case with the press, resulting in the “demonization of Mr. Rahimi.” They submitted a report by a psychology professor that said a survey of potential jurors found that 90 percent recognized the case, and more than 60 percent admitted to a negative view of the defendant….
Krazy Kafir says
Can you blame the defence lawyers? They are in NY after all. it’s a wonder the New York Times isn’t paying for his defence.
Jaladhi says
We don’t know that -if NYTimes is paying for his defense or not? None of these MSM players can be trusted just like the Muslims!
Stan Lee says
Jaladhi:
I agree with your summation entirely. The Leftist American “bought and paid for MSM” is as culpable to encouragement of terrorism as any other element .but the directives of the koran does take precedence, even moreso than the rotten MSM. For an American source, that MSM is downright shameful! As the supposed “Fourth Estate of Government” it is definitely a label of the disappeared past!
Custos Custodum says
Years ago, there were news reports that a group of Iranians had set up a racket where they charged dumb young Saudis $4,000 a head to introduce them to IS groups in Iraq and Syria, where the Saudis would then die in glorious jihad. Brilliant business move by the Iranians – they got to make money while dumb Sunni Arabs die in jihad.
No doubt the receiving organizations also paid the middlemen a nice commission.
Somebody in New York could set up a similar racket – CHARGE lawyers, psychologists etc. for the privilege of defending Muslim terrorists. For the upwardly mobile professional, the social cachet and fashionable dinner parties will be well worth the investment and the work involved.
What’s a measly $200,000 if you can boast to your friends about how you got a self-confessed terrorist off on bogus mental health grounds?
eagle says
CAIR is taking care of his defense. First CAIR will bleed the public for donations, that alone will more than pay for the court fees. Then they have George Soro. The Muslim threat movement has been censored in the news media for too long a time. The truth about the Muslims is shameful and embarrassing to the American people so the censorship will continue.
Oliver says
Eagle. And who has been one of the partners of George Soro. Answer. None other than Ivanka Trump’s husband. Mr. Kushner.
This was reported in The Wall Street Journal.
Hardly a left wing publication.
Jaladhi says
Is hanging light enough? Then hanging it is!!
Donald R Laster Jr says
The defense lawyer are doing what defense lawyers have been doing for 50 plus years – lie and deceive. Ahmad Rahimi is not ill in any fashion. As an Islamic he knew what he was doing and chose to do it. He was following the teachings of Mohammad to attack the non-Islamic. He is play acting which is classic Islam. People need to wake up and learn what Islam teaches. Islamics are taught to lie and kill non-Islamics when they can do it.
mortimer says
Defense attorney for Ahmad Rahimi: “But, Your Honor, sending my client to jail for his terrorist activities would hard on his mental and physical health!”
Judge: “…inaudible…”
Berengaria says
Muslims, Like Rahimi, are accomplished actors, as soon as they enter Western Civilized Countries, using all of our protective, Legal tools to CHEAT JUSTICE.
If Rahimi’s request, that his trial be moved to DC, had been granted,he would have won Adulation by the Muslim HORDES, who have infiltrated our US GOV, There.
Thank God that he is still in NYC, but he is still safe, as long as the NYT is on the Islamist SIDE.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
At this point, maybe the best thing to do is to declare Islamic law in the United States. Sure some would complain that a constitutional convention and amendment would be required, but that’s easily discarded with examples of where it wasn’t used for the federal government being in health insurance and the like.
The U.S. Dept of Justice could make great fanfare by consulting with Sharia code experts and the vaunted al-Azhar University. My theory is that Moslem takeover could be settled once and for all. Given that we still have the Second Amendment, freedom might survive. If Moslem takeover prevails, nothing is lost except a thirty year transition period that would’ve happened anyway.
Halal Bacon says
Throw his lawyers in with him and toss away the key
Karen says
“Defense attorney Meghan Gilligan argued that prosecutors had gone “beyond just mere factual information” in discussing the Rahimi case with the press, resulting in the “demonization of Mr. Rahimi.” ”
Looking at the mere facts of the case, I can safely say Rahimi is a demon.
Frank Anderson says
A conviction cannot survive appeal without a competent defense. As soon as there is any conviction, even on a plea of guilty, the appeal that follows will almost certainly include “inadequate assistance of counsel” claims.
The prosecutor’s ethical duty is to seek JUSTICE, not convict the not guilty. Failure of that duty results in the well-deserved misery of Mike Nifong. The defense attorney’s duty clearly defined as long as there have been rules (originating from in all places Alabama) is to make the state prove its case by all ethical and legal means.
Deceiving or lying to the court are not included in the limits of ethical conduct. “A lawyer’s duty of zealous advocacy of his client’s interest is limited by an equally solemn duty to uphold the law and the standards of professional conduct.” Nix v. Whiteside,475 U.S. 157 (1986).
Keys says
Nix v. Whiteside,475 U.S. 157 (1986).
That’s a relief.
“The prosecutor’s ethical duty is to seek JUSTICE, not convict the not guilty.”
How about these?
The prosecutor’s ethical duty is to seek JUSTICE; convict the guilty.
The defense’s ethical duty is to seek JUSTICE, not to acquit the guilty.
But it seems that defense attorneys primary duty is not to seek justice (or truth), but to zealously advocate for his clients best interest, acquital.
Frank Anderson says
Keys, the first time I was allowed to speak in a courtroom as a legal intern, I spoke for a man who was arrested 1 year, 11 months and 28 days after a previous arrest for DUI. I pleaded for some flexibility in reading the law, because if he had been arrested 3 days later, his sentence would have been tremendously lighter. My mentor stepped in and apologized to the judge for my argument. Later, in chambers, I also apologized if I had spoken out of turn. The judge said that I had most definitely not. I was the only thing that stood between my client and the power of the whole state, and that making a plea for a client as long as it is soundly and honestly presented is the duty of a competent defense.
Your statements clearly indicate that you have not spent any time in a law school ethics class (an essential part of the 3 or 4 years of an accredited US law school program) or seminar. The presumption of innocence in US law is based on the idea that it is better to let many guilty walk than to convict a single innocent person.
Yes, in the US a defense attorney’s defined ethical duty is to force the prosecution to prove each and every element of the case against the defendant “beyond a shadow of a reasonable doubt and to a moral certainty” without advancing lies or deception.
In civil law (Roman/French based law) countries where the prosecutor can also be the judge, the defense attorney is there more to make a record for appeal than to argue against an almost certain conviction with the combined role opposing the defense. The presumption is that the defendant is guilty or the prosecutor/judge would have never gone forward with the case. How would you feel facing that system?
Please talk with a currently licensed attorney who is active in your jurisdiction to understand.
Guest says
Keys
Forget about talking to a licensed attorney, they have repeatedly proven themselves to be the greatest obfuscator on the planet. It’s no wonder that politics is rife with such individuals —— a game where deception and evasion are the norm, an affliction that is considered a skill. So while some attorney is trying to convince you that black is white or convince you that it is better to release 1000 jihadis lest 1 innocent person is convicted, —- keep that in mind.
Frank Anderson says
Guest, from your post you appear to have a lot of negative experience with legal matters. If you read the United States Supreme Court case Nix v. Whiteside, the defendant wanted to present perjured testimony concerning the crime. His lawyer told the defendant if that testimony was presented, the lawyer would signal the court, as all lawyers are taught, that he was lying. Therefore the defendant did not present the false testimony, was convicted and appealed his sentence on, you guessed it, “Ineffective assistance of counsel.” In my now almost 37 years of being a licensed attorney (currently retired) I have had to give that signal more than once.
One of those times I was totally destroyed, everything except my life and license, both of which were threatened and successfully defended, for refusing to aid a fraud that was stealing $200 Million in present value. A bunch of lawyers were on the “other” side. But I beat them all with the truth.
Why anyone consider your thoughts when you cloak yourself is a fair question. A lot of lawyers are dirty, but a few are not. If you believe you can do better, first take one or move vocational tests, obtain good vocational counselling, then take the LSAT, and round up about 350,000 dollars for the current price of tuition, living expenses and books for 3 years, go to law school, pass all the courses, be accepted for examination by at least 1 bar, take at least 1 bar exam and pass it, and live in the company of many of the dirtiest, most incompetent evil people you will ever encounter while you try to remain clean. Of the many lawyers I know, at least a few are clean. One more would be welcome.
Oliver says
I don’t know if you knew ( she was on 60 Minutes one or two times, and The Wall Street Journal wrote about her), She was called THE HANGING JUDGE. Her name was Ellen Morphonoius. (possibly spelled wrong; she died about 23 or 24 or so years ago).
She was a criminal court judge in Miami, FL. (Pissed off the US Attorney and FBI when she would not try and entrap a fellow judge, who was clean, and a friend).
Anyhow, one case that she had was the state charging manslaughter, the defense self defense. (This was perhaps 30 years ago).
The facts– the deceased had been harassing; threatening and damaging property of the defendant, and the defendant had called the police numerous times. The deceased was known to the police as a violent; horrible person- who did the same, to a slightly lesser extent, to others.
Then, one afternoon, the defendant was doing something to his car, the deceased ( he was, obviously alive at this time, and the prior occurrences) came over, threatened the defendant, and tried to attack him. ( He might have been armed, I don’t remember if he was or was not). The defendant pulled out his gun (licensed, permitted) and shot the (now) deceased.
The evidence was presented (non jury trial).
The court broke for lunch.
the defendant was a member of the Baha’i faith. The bailiff lived in the same area ( knew the defendant and the deceased), and was also a member of the Baha’i church.
On the lunch break, Judge Moorphonius asked the bailiff about the two men. He told her- the deceased was a bad ass; threatened many people in the area; beat several up; etc. The defendant was an auxiliary cop; spoke to kids about the evils of drugs; coached pre-teens in sports; etc. Was well respected.
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After everyone returned, the judge said, that she spoke to the bailiff about the case. That she never did this before. The attorneys had two choices- if either side wanted, they could ask for a new trial, and she would declare a mistrial. Or, they could continue.
The prosecutor (note, the State Attorney for Dade County at this time was Janet Reno, who later was the US Attorney general when Bill Clinton was President).
The prosecutor, knowing Mrs. Morphonius’s reputation as a hanging judge said, I accept- can go on. The defense attorneys felt that the facts were the facts. They agreed.
Judge Morphonius then declared the man free- that it was a case of self defense.
The prosecutor went ballistic.
By the way- the deceased had a long record; the defendant had nothing-not even a ticket for overtime parking.
Frank Anderson says
If I had been the judge or on the jury the defendant would have walked and the prosecutor convicted for malicious prosecution. That second verdict would have certainly been disregarded by the judge; but it would make some great headlines. Janet Reno was an insult to every level of law enforcement in the United States. She is no longer a problem.
Cases like this probably motivated the “Castle Law” adopted in a number of states favoring self-defense.
Donald R Laster Jr says
Florida has had a number of politically motivated prosecutors who are never interested in the facts.
Frank Anderson says
Donald, I hope there may be a trend to destroy politically motivated prosecutors and get on with enforcing the law. Al Sharpton, who is still on the Comcast, MSNBC payroll, has goaded at least 2 prosecutors into filing and prosecuting groundless cases. First, is Mike Nifong prosecuting the Duke LaCrosse players. Nifong was removed from office, disbarred, sued by the players, lost, filed bankruptcy, was denied discharge of their claims, criminally prosecuted and sentenced to jail. The second more recent case is Harvard law school graduate Marilyn Mosby who charged 6 Baltimore police officers for murder. After 3 were acquitted the other 3 cases were dropped. A local law professor filed a bar complaint, whereupon Ms. Mosby disappeared from news reports. I hope she is properly dealt with. There are a number of reports on Mike Nifong available on searches. Perhaps there will be similar numbers for politically motivated prosecutors in the future, with similar results. Corrupt law enforcement strikes at the very heart of the dream behind the Constitution..
eagle says
Al Sharpton is desperate He hasn’t received any taxpayers money as advisory fees since his crony and buddy Obama has left office..Al Sharpton is looking for support from the CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhoods in America. He needs more visibility to get more money. CAIR has threatened the Arizona Police Association (APA) about a scheduled training event that is offered next month by John Guandolo and UTT, who I believe has with good authority information that the U.S. Muslims within the mosques are planning armed attacks on law enforcement authorities and churches. I think Al Sharpton will weigh in on this subject soon.
Frank Anderson says
Eagle, I don’t know: Has Shapton ever paid the, what, $4,000,000 in back taxes? If not penalties and interest add to the amount very quickly. This could be fun to watch too!
Donald R Laster Jr says
When one knows what Islam teaches and what Mosques are used for all Mosques are training grounds for insurrection and invasion. And no Islamic can be loyal citizen of the US since Islam is prohibited by the US Constitution (Article 6). Remember, Islam is not a religion but a theocracy – a political system with a religious component.
eagle says
Can we tell if something is being done about it?? I can’t.
Donald R Laster Jr says
I am aware of those as well.
Oliver says
Frank–1. regarding the late Judge Mrs. Morphonius- yes the defendant walked.
RE: The Baltimore Case-
2 or 3 of the 6 cops WERE BLACK. (As was the felon who died).
the mayor of Baltimore WAS BLACK, AS WAS the mayor. ( AT THE TIME, DO NOT KNOW IF STILL IN OFFICE).
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND PROSECUTOR HAD A BLACK FEMALE DETECTIVE INVESTIGATE.
the detective interviewed a few (I think that there was more than one autopsy done, as the first said it could not be proven that anything the police did led to death; if more than one-all said the same thing.
The detective wrote that up.. SHE WAS ASKED HER OPINION- SHE SAID THAT SHE HAD NONE- WAS NOT THERE; NEVER SAW THE BODY; WAS NOT A DOCTOR.
THE STATE A.G. AND THE PROSECUTOR SAID THAT THEY WILL NOT SUE HER REPORT.
SO, SHE TOOK TO THE DEFENSE.
THE JUDGE WHO THREW THE CASES OF THE OTHER THREE COPS OUT WAS BLACK.
The mayor and the state AG let sections of Baltimore burn, because a felon was killed- had to let the ‘people vent” their anger at ” white justice”.
Who are the racists.?
By the way, last I had heard, Sharpton still had not paid; what I do not understand ( white privilege?) I owed about $2,000- was threatened to attach any income unless I paid or made arrangements to pay. Why isn’t Sharpton’s MSNBC pay attached?
Frank Anderson says
Oliver, as I recall it was 3 of the 6 officers who are black. I have handled dozens, possibly hundreds of bankruptcy cases where delinquent taxes were key in forcing the bankruptcy; and Sharpton continues to ride and do what he does best. It PAYS to be connected to the communist/socialist/racist/progressive/liberal establishment. . .for now. Wonder how long that will last? Like most issues it seems we substantially agree.
To me it seems those who scream racism are guilty of their own accusation. Another form of lying to obtain advantage.
Donald R Laster Jr says
And the Black mayor had ordered a crack down due the crime in the area. The man who managed to killed himself was on parole and on probation and the police had the authority to question him at any time.
tknightfield says
This creep’s excuses are crap. Lock his sorry ass up for life.
mgoldberg says
I was thinking to myself, knowing that thinking to oneself still isn’t illegal, that justice for the fellow would consist of putting him in an electric chair, and telling him it’s a ride at disneyworld.
Donald R Laster Jr says
His physical condition is irrelevant. And all that applies to his mental condition is that he knew what he was doing was a crime. The fact that Islam teaches the behavior is normal does not excuse a person for doing what they know is wrong and against the law. That is why children, that is those typically 12 and under, who commit crimes are not tried as adults. It is also why some criminals will often use children to help them commit crimes.
Oliver says
Why not just deport him.
And I agree with Frank Anderson a few letters up.
In the early 1960’s Adolph Eichmann was captured and tried in Israel. There was no doubt as to his guilt.
And to the glory and fairness of Israel. He had an open and fair trial. And competent attorneys.
Found guilty. He was then hanged.O
Frank Anderson says
Oliver, deporting him invites him and others to do it again. The price for criminal conduct must be much higher and more painful, not only to discourage or prevent him from doing it again, but to discourage others. If you deport him he will arrive as a hero. Look at what happened in Libya when the Lockerbe bomber, who killed hundreds was released from a Scottish prison because he was “terminally ill”. He should have died in prison to finish his “life” sentence. Look at what happens whenever Israel releases hundreds of terrorists to recover a few of their soldiers.
Oliver says
Understood; the granddaughter of a distant (by marriage) relative of mine was one of the passengers on that flight.
Her grandfather ( whom I knew) was devastated emotionally. –
I had seen her picture- perhaps even met her when we were pre-teens (my family knew her family, although i did not-I just knew her grandfather- through the marriage). She was a beautiful young woman.
And died because of a fanatic. With her whole life in front of her.
Frank Anderson says
The videos I saw of the killer show me that he was not a fanatic but a trained cold-blooded mass killer. Showing him “mercy” is an absurd display of weakness that encouraged every killing since then at the hands of a cult of death. I have had my losses but cannot begin to understand how the loss of a loved one in an airplane bombing hurts. This man, and all those who follow him, feel joy when they kill because that is what they have been taught ALL their lives. Remember the Fox Special with E.D.Hill titled “Terror in its Own Words”? It showed Palestinians dressing up their 3 year olds as suicide bombers, and showing cartoons encouraging children to become suicide bombers. I can only wonder what it will take to remove the joy from these monsters’ lives. What would terrorize them? What would give them cold, numbing, terrifying fear?
I remember a scene in the series Crime Story where Dennis Farina told a bad guy, (approximately), “If you kill any of these hostages, I’m going to find what is dear to you and kill it.” Worthy of thought. My deepest respect especially for your family’s loss.
Oliver says
Some years ago, a Wall Street Journal reporter was interviewing a “Palestinian” woman in Gaza, whose child (I think early teens) was killed by the IDF , as he was trying to set off a bomb 9 as a suicide –really homicide- bomber.
The Journal reporter asked the woman, what her feelings were. her regret, she sid, was that he died BEFORE HE COULD SET OFF THE BOMB. She had (I THINK- THIS WAS A FEW YEARS AGO) seven remaining children, and she said IF THEY ALL DIED IN JIHAD AND TRYING TO KILL ISRAELIS.. SHE WOULD BE HAPPY AND KNOW THAT SHE WAS A GOOD MOTHER.
Compare that to Israeli treatment of these animals. And the leftists in the US and Europe who support them. Sickening.
Frank Anderson says
Any bomber who kills others is a homicide bomber. When he/she kills him/herself in the process he/she is a suicide bomber. The goal is always homicide, the unlawful killing of a human being, without justification, mitigation or excuse, pre-planned, intentional. The means is suicide to escape the punishment and achieve the rewards promised by the “religion of peace’.
gravenimage says
NYC jihad bomber wants light sentence, lawyers complain about his “demonization”
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How *dare* the “filthy Infidels” demonize someone who wants to mass murder us?
More:
Accused NYC Bomber’s Defense Wants Lighter Sentence Because He Was Shot
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In other words, he was *stopped*. How dare the Kuffar stop him from waging Jihad?
abad says
Deport Rahimi to Syria and do NOT allow him to return to the United States.
Problem solved.
Donald R Laster Jr says
Actually, if he has US citizenship execute him for treason since he was waging war against the US and adhering to the enemy of the US. Remember, Islamics are waging war against the non-Islamic attempting to overthrow the non-Islamic governments. If he does not have US citizenship execute as a foreign spy and foreign agent engaging in war against the US.
Stan Lee says
The outstanding pronouncement in the case of all Muslim terrorists or those with terrorist intentions but apprehended before the fact, is the question of mental competency. We should understand that anyone capable of causing mass deaths, injuries, and attendant property damages, is competent to attempt and carry through with his/her intentions, with knowledge before thought of what result should be attained by such act of terrorism. What these perpetrators have are permanent states of mind after a brainwashing of directives from their book, the Koran. That fanatical belief is their entire universe and they live to serve it, therefore they are as normal beings as can represent Islam. Let us not make a greater study of these scum any more than any murderers must be considered. It is not an involved science, and justice must be served as long as they come against our way of life in the Representative Republic of ours, the only government of such type on this earth.
Cole says
This man should NOT receive a light sentence. Maybe a life-sentence in prison will warn off wannabe jihadists.
I’m a little worried by all the anti-liberal comments….please remember, not all liberals are as extreme as the ones you see in the news, most aren’t like Hillary Clinton. There’s a reason the die-hards on all sides make the news–they’re extreme, and extreme means more attention and money for the media.
There are moderate liberals who are disgusted by people like this terrorist, who want common-sense security in this ‘age of terrorism’ and they can help in anti-terrorism efforts.
Please, no one forget that there are good liberals as well as good conservatives, and it’ll take them both to stand against jihadists,
Westman says
$5 in bullets failed to stop what now will cost the state $500,000+. Perhaps more training in firearms accuracy would be a profitable investment by the state.
The mere recognition that we are in a war might also lead some to report suspicious activity instead of cowering at the thought of “islamophobia” accusations from America’s fledgling seditionists and their hero academic weasels.
Kadok says
WELL DUH! Or should I say slap me and call me stupid? everyone has heard about this person, it was headline news, front page on the news papers, even CNN, how could you not know about this? the guy planted bombs, they blew up, he was shot and caught, went to jail, waiting a trial. Gee the poor man, how could you possibly hold this person responsible for his actions? How can any lawyer show their face after seeing this?
Frank Anderson says
Kadok, If you want a valid conviction some lawyer is going to give him competent and zealous representation, or any conviction will be tossed on appeal.
Politicianphobia says
Frank Anderson, Oil and water do not mix. Ah ha the lawyer in you threw in
the other ingredients. I use to go to court every Monday to watch the theatrics–lawyers make good fancy dancers.
Frank Anderson says
Pol, what you see in court is just “the tip of the iceberg”. I went to law school for the same reasons you discuss and have spent almost 40 years teaching many “the error of their ways”. I wrote earlier that I had either made it possible or forced 4 lawyers to testify against their clients: On recount the number is 7. You have never seen such frustration on a lying lawyer’s face when he takes the stand knowing that I know and can prove the truth, that the truth damns his client, and if he doesn’t tell the truth the lawyer will go down with the client and lose his license for perjury. I have enjoyed watching that show and playing my part in making it happen.
No matter what, if you want valid convictions that will not be overturned on appeal with costs, expenses and fees, both for the prosecution and defense being paid by the taxpayer (frequently in the millions of dollars per case), the defendant must receive competent assistance of counsel or make a competent and knowing waiver of the right. Would you rather let killers go because you don’t like lawyers?
Frank Anderson says
And, by the way I am also, among many other trades and professions, a degreed mechanical engineer, with a substantial foundation in basic chemistry. Best wishes.
UNCLE VLADDI says
ALL criminals (“liberals;” “muslims”) are idolaters who want static, permanent rights without dynamic situational responsibilities.
But the real Golden Rule social contract demands that our right to not be attacked first can only come by agreeing to its concomitant corollary responsibility: to agree to not attack (thereby innocent) other people first, either!
And further, this civilizational agreement demands that when one CHOOSES to abdicate one’s responsibility, BY attacking innocent others first, one also thereby automatically opens one’s self up to being justly counter-attacked second, by dint of having given up one’s one’s rights to not be attacked by others.
In this way, revenge IS Justice!
Politicianphobia says
Frank Anderson, I am sure oil and water do not mix. I am also very stubborn. lol I do believe I will put you on my — Lawyers that I like list. Is that Ok eh?
Frank Anderson says
Pol, water and oil do not mix unless soap is added. Try it for yourself. I am honored to be on your “lawyers I like list” My list of lawyers I like is incredibly short and really hard to achieve; but there are some who deserve the highest trust and respect. Were it not for them and the help they have GIVEN me, I would have lost my war. Our war against lying, deception, abuse and corruption will continue.
Valkyrie Ziege says
; He doesn’t realize that his Imam doesn’t run the actual justice system, and it doesn’t matter how short his term is, he’ll be gone soon via someone in a prison gang, and there are several, looking to ”make their bones”.
Ade says
bless his cotton socks … NOT
behead the cunt …. as is their tradition