By Dr. Ray Kessler, who is, incidentally, a retired Prof. of Criminal Justice, former defense attorney and prosecutor is your host. I am also a part-time instructor in Criminal Justice at Richland College, an outstanding, 2-year institution in Dallas, TX. https://richlandcollege.edu/ Note that I do NOT select which ads run on the blog.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Judge who texted suggestions to prosecutors resigns
A female Texas District Court judge resigned after it was revealed that she was texting suggestions to prosecutors to help them get convictions. Some judges are pro-defense, but the great majority are pro-prosecution, esp. in states where judges are elected. There are some making a real effort to be neutral, but they are a minority. I had the pleasure of clerking for a judge whom I felt was relatively neutral, so I know they exist ( his name was John E. "Jeb" Backenstoe, Lehigh County Pa.) Anyone who tells you that most judges are not pro-prosecution is not paying attention to reality. Due process and our sense of justice is violated by such judges, no matter which side they favor.
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