tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post2105863736751193997..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: The 2016 Judicial RacesMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-91289962881462034952016-11-08T11:15:11.775-06:002016-11-08T11:15:11.775-06:00Appreciate you honesty on this blog in general, bu...Appreciate you honesty on this blog in general, but especially as it pertains to the judge elections. It's difficult to gather this kind of insight as just an average voter with no exposure to the criminal court system. Keep it up, bro.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-66768537141038684582016-11-06T07:07:18.312-06:002016-11-06T07:07:18.312-06:00I like your optimism. I like your optimism. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-16379036673774605002016-11-06T06:48:29.251-06:002016-11-06T06:48:29.251-06:00Harris county early voting results are in and it l...Harris county early voting results are in and it looks like a Republican sweep.<br />First week to the Dems and second week to the Repubs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-31749483165009839262016-11-04T06:50:23.655-05:002016-11-04T06:50:23.655-05:00Franklin, I love you, brother, but I need a better...Franklin, I love you, brother, but I need a better argument out of you. This would be the equivalent of the entirety of one of your appeals reading:<br /><br />"So basically, all of you voted for guilty and none of you voted not guilty. Great, Jury. Thanks."Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-5499685083009137472016-11-04T06:17:56.304-05:002016-11-04T06:17:56.304-05:00So, basically stay up till 3 a.m. and criticize my...So, basically stay up till 3 a.m. and criticize my picks, generally, rather than offer any rationale for why you think they are wrong. Great, Franklin. Thanks. Go to bed, hippie. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-27531321967317014282016-11-04T03:07:27.117-05:002016-11-04T03:07:27.117-05:00So basically, vote for the Republican unless the D...So basically, vote for the Republican unless the Democrat is either 1) currently a prosecutor or 2) Herb Ritchie. Great, Murray. Thanks.Franklin Bynumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-73749077455760098632016-10-25T18:51:29.175-05:002016-10-25T18:51:29.175-05:00We'll never find out but it would be interesti...We'll never find out but it would be interesting to know how the judicial undervoters (those who vote elsewhere on the ballot but skip the judicial races) would have voted if they filled out the entire ballot. Most of the county-wide races have been extremely close in the last two presidential cycles so those who skipped the down-ballot could have played a big role in the outcome. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-31535781861042486572016-10-22T10:30:03.505-05:002016-10-22T10:30:03.505-05:00Mr. Fallin,
I might point out to you that you c...Mr. Fallin, <br /><br />I might point out to you that you came to my blog. There are other websites out there.<br /><br />It's been my experience, pretty much without fail, that whenever someone starts blasting a prosecutor or judge, it's because they've been charged with something and didn't enjoy the experience.<br /><br />Judge Thomas is an excellent judge and people should vote for him. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-49610021123309557532016-10-21T07:50:35.450-05:002016-10-21T07:50:35.450-05:00Please STOP telling me how to vote... especially s...Please STOP telling me how to vote... especially since you supported one of the biggest crooks in the Harris County DA's office - Brock Thomas. I have "factual" information that he is an "inside" person with an agenda and openly prosecutes people for FALSE crimes. He will sell his soul to the highest bidder. He should be fired and prosecuted. KEEP BROCK THOMAS OFF THE BENCH. I have the details - for anyone that wants to hear it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495556518916767481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-14291722105982897492016-10-20T23:52:07.016-05:002016-10-20T23:52:07.016-05:00Murray, knowing you make your profession in these ...Murray, knowing you make your profession in these courts it is inspiring that you have the integrity and respect of your peers to put your opinion out there. It is the mark of a great lawyer, and person. The thought and care is appreciated. Thank you . . . have you ever thought of running?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-86664851011803731712016-10-20T22:16:07.427-05:002016-10-20T22:16:07.427-05:00Mark Ellis needs to go. He maxes people out for on...Mark Ellis needs to go. He maxes people out for one dirty marijuana UA even on state jail felonies and is simply not a good or pleasant person. And his jury selection is long, excruciating and not good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-26860171021345643082016-10-20T09:16:38.057-05:002016-10-20T09:16:38.057-05:00The reason Roll was never reversed in trial is bec...The reason Roll was never reversed in trial is because he NEVER went to trial. He brow beat defendants into pleading time and time again. If he wins, God forbid, we need to ask for a record every time he wants to try to talk a client out of a trial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-85253005404973171372016-10-19T12:14:30.674-05:002016-10-19T12:14:30.674-05:00"He needs to go live in Russia being he is so..."He needs to go live in Russia being he is so “proud” of the communist’s culture and language."<br /><br />Way to end a post on a dumb note.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-30685697615091923482016-10-19T03:12:00.302-05:002016-10-19T03:12:00.302-05:00Re: Randy Roll. I was on a jury panel when he was...Re: Randy Roll. I was on a jury panel when he was sitting on the bench. (I can’t bring myself to call him a judge). During voir dire I asked prosecution and defense to further clarify on a few questions. Randy had to inject himself into voir dire and attempt to clarify when he obviously didn’t understand what I was asking, and I could tell counsel was frustrated with him not just sitting back and letting them have their voir dire. I had a very unpleasant exchange with Roll and could tell he was getting wound up, and did not have the right frame of mind to sit on any bench. <br /><br />While sides went to make panelist selections, we had to listen to Roll brag and talk about Russia this and Russia that. They needed to hang vomit bags on the chairs for the prospective panelists as he turned the court room into a padded walled room. When he gave us the opportunity to ask “him” questions, I decided to push his button and ask him how long he had been a judge. Something on the inside told me he floated in on Barry’s coattails. I was right. He hesitated and seemed embarrassed as he stated he was elected in 2008. I wanted so bad to elaborate on floating in on Barry’s coattails, but didn’t want his ego holding me for contempt.<br /><br />I got a good laugh when he was removed from the bench in 2012. Roll DOES NOT have the right mental state for a good judge.<br /><br />He needs to go live in Russia being he is so “proud” of the communist’s culture and language.<br /><br />Vote and keep Kristin Guiney in the 179th.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-32960375617685008812016-10-18T09:24:14.682-05:002016-10-18T09:24:14.682-05:00Re Randy Roll changing his literature to say "...Re Randy Roll changing his literature to say "he had never been reversed in trial 'as to guilt/innocence.'" What an idiotic thing to say. That means the reversals were ALL on him, not the jury. Most voters who bother to read that line can figure out that claim is nothing to brag about. Jeez!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-48378038016391638422016-10-16T16:25:14.799-05:002016-10-16T16:25:14.799-05:00I'm voting for Lloyd Oliver. Isn't he runn...I'm voting for Lloyd Oliver. Isn't he running for something this year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com