Comments on: The Carlie Brucia trial

By: zee

zee — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:18:04 +0000

Terrible. I haven’t forgotten.

By: Howard Larson

Howard Larson — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 02:06:02 +0000

Yes, but, where is the newspaper with today’s date on it?

Just kidding.

By: Alec

Alec — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 23:58:20 +0000

There is no reason you shouldn’t be a juror in this case. The law barring people who already have information and opinions is absurd. The court process itself lays out the best available information. Modern developments have restricted what evidence can be admitted in court, but they are broadlyl improper. Jurors should have all the evidence and decide for themselves what is relevant. Neither is the exclusionary rule a proper way to enforce restrictions on search. If the evidence revealed that the person on the tape was not the accused, you would be grateful for the opportunity to clear an innocent man. The only grounds for keeping reasonable people off of a jury is if they have a personal connection to the case or a vested interest in the outcome.

By: Kismet

Kismet — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 23:09:21 +0000

I will never forget this little girl. What happened to her is so sickening. I could never be a defense lawyer.
~K!

By: Paul of York

Paul of York — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 19:14:51 +0000

I want the attorney to do his job, so that this scum can’t make years of appeals that he was inadequately represnted and get a new trial too.
And I want on his jury to argue in the jury room, if needed, as persuasively as I can, that this man should die.

By: Jean-Luc Picard

Jean-Luc Picard — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 13:29:11 +0000

Being in England, I haven’t heard of this case. It does look horrifying.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 03:24:44 +0000

Yes, I do remember this case very well.

There is no way I could be a defense attorney, either – I would have a hard time living with my conscience.

By: YellowRose

YellowRose — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 02:24:44 +0000

I hadn’t heard of this case, but there are so many stories like this. It is such a ugly world we live in when children are the pawn to someone’s evil twisted mind. God help us!

I’ll be checking back here to keep up on this story….here via Michele’s.

By: Utenzi

Utenzi — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 02:15:12 +0000

Michele sent me your way, Tammy and it’s been far too long since I’ve visited. I have to add your blog onto my list so I don’t forget you!

As for your post, it’s the guy’s job to adequately represent his client. If he doesn’t do it well, then the Joseph Smith fellow can appeal on that basis.

Of course you’re right, the case does seem to be a slam-dunk but due process must be observed.

By: mar

mar — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 13:50:09 +0000

I just left a comment, where did it go? I don’t know about this case but I have (sadly) read about other ones. Common sense tells me there is something very wrong if one person believes this man should be set free. It is repulsive. And now excuse me, I need a cup of coffee to calm my emotions. Michele sent me.