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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