tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post5897736066107284482..comments2024-03-09T19:08:04.758-06:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: The Best Publicized Sinking Ship Since the TitanicMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-220135517230867552011-06-04T14:40:03.537-05:002011-06-04T14:40:03.537-05:00From today's HCDA public website: "The Ha...From today's HCDA public website: "The Harris County District Attorney’s office ... employs close to 300 Assistant District Attorneys ...."<br /><br />No it doesn't. We are 230ish & sinking. There are 2-person courts with 1000+ case dockets. And that's just 1 docket - out of 37 courts in our building alone. There are 35ish specialized divisions whose prosecutors aren't assigned to a court. I had 6 supervisors at one point. Do the math.<br /><br />Pat Lyar promised us paralegals & 4 prosecutors per court. We are at 2-3 prosecutors per court right now, no paralegals, & losing the few secretaries we have left. And we hired a community liaison. Fantastic. Wonderful. Super-di-duper.<br /><br />P.S. She should be honest & keep one of those countdown apps on the HCDA website that subtracts each time someone hits their last day. 226...225...222 (for those increasing occasions when 3 people quit in a day)....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-80318054046288965152011-06-04T11:27:14.167-05:002011-06-04T11:27:14.167-05:00Anon 10:30, are you saying people hate Pat Lykos?
...Anon 10:30, are you saying people hate Pat Lykos?<br />Say it ain't so!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-49388023384079455382011-06-04T10:30:31.707-05:002011-06-04T10:30:31.707-05:00For those of you defending Lance, you have to real...For those of you defending Lance, you have to realize that no matter what you say, people will always talk sh!t about their boss, no matter who it is. 99% of DA's have never worked any where else in their life and don't realize that in every business in America, you will always find some employee in the organization who hates their boss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-83927017058763550172011-06-04T07:55:08.279-05:002011-06-04T07:55:08.279-05:00So what's the story that channel 13is interest...So what's the story that channel 13is interested in? Lykos meets with members of the British Consulate about a British citizen on death row and then shortly thereafter gets a trip to London with her "Troll-lovin" husband? I can't wait to hear about that one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-8048045602704095242011-06-03T22:27:58.142-05:002011-06-03T22:27:58.142-05:00Anon 8:01-
You must be deaf to not hear all the mu...Anon 8:01-<br />You must be deaf to not hear all the murmurs in the hall around the 4th floor. She isn't the only one, regardless of how much you thumb your chest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-64360560529178360342011-06-03T21:06:08.376-05:002011-06-03T21:06:08.376-05:00Anon 4:08--
what did heather disclose and to whom...Anon 4:08--<br /><br />what did heather disclose and to whom did she disclose it???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-41610026434537977712011-06-03T20:01:53.235-05:002011-06-03T20:01:53.235-05:00There's only one person Division Chief Long co...There's only one person Division Chief Long could even be remotely 'blamed' for running off: a district court chief who hasn't shown up on time for court timely (I mean, who can show up for any job routinely at 10 a.m every day when they are required to be there at 8 a.m.) in months, if not years. A chief who routinely took 1st degree felony cases and reduced them to 30 days in jail. A chief who dismissed victims cases immediately where there were clearly future danger issues, and when the victims were subsequently attacked again, waved her hand in the air at the issue. All Long did was write honest evals, demanded she do her job, and expected her to show up for work on time. Anyone who thinks she was treated unfairly doesn't know what was really going. When a felony chief is being docked pay because she can't show up for work long enough to log 40 hours a week, there's a major problem. That only scratches the surface of the problems. She was responsible for death penalty cases, and wasn't working anything like she needed to be to accomplish the job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-75508346641622032842011-06-03T19:54:16.664-05:002011-06-03T19:54:16.664-05:00Does anyone know if John, Wes, Tiffany and Shannon...Does anyone know if John, Wes, Tiffany and Shannon are finally getting chief pay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-3943061450583473952011-06-03T19:52:24.553-05:002011-06-03T19:52:24.553-05:00Why doesn't everyone calm down and just contin...Why doesn't everyone calm down and just continue to bite your tongues until election season? You will get two chances to vote against our fearless leader. Plus as an added bonus, you can politic against her by telling all your friends, neighbors, and anyone who votes to pick anyone who runs against her. <br /><br />Line laborers: I hear that even those who benefited from our fearless leader's win in 08 are starting to hedge their bets in 12. A particular B.C. is playing both sides of the aisle like a double agent. Start watching these compartment leaders inside the Titantic. They will jump on the life boats first while watching you drown.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-46597636686083168112011-06-03T17:21:00.655-05:002011-06-03T17:21:00.655-05:00Rumor is this new position is paid what a Felony #...Rumor is this new position is paid what a Felony #2 should be. Forget all those losers doing whatever it is attorneys do who worked their way up and never got raises.<br /><br />Honestly, I'm having trouble finding reasons to stay. It's not even fun anymore...Normal Rate of Attritionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-72510242193397593702011-06-03T16:50:11.369-05:002011-06-03T16:50:11.369-05:00Anon 3:24,
I agree with your assessment of Lance....Anon 3:24,<br /><br />I agree with your assessment of Lance. His behavior is shocking and inexcusable but cannot be extrapolated to the other foot soldiers who walked the walk with conviction. <br />Adversity revealed his and other ADAs' character---the king is dead long live the king. <br />However, with all due respect, his bitter opportunistic example supports my premise that it's every man for himself at the HCDAO--there is no comaraderie or esprit de corps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-38451374973079749132011-06-03T16:13:38.912-05:002011-06-03T16:13:38.912-05:00Anon 1:44 2012 is a moot point. There will be no...Anon 1:44 2012 is a moot point. There will be no vialble republican for the republican nomination. It likely wont be a democrat year in Harris County. Siegler won't be running. Why would she?<br />Oh, by the way, Kelly had plenty of foot soldiers. She did not lose because of a lack of boots on the ground. She lost because her campaign was poorly managed. I know I was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-35809553410141091392011-06-03T15:24:34.480-05:002011-06-03T15:24:34.480-05:00Anon1:44
Walking the walk sure is a rarity! Divisi...Anon1:44<br />Walking the walk sure is a rarity! Division Chief Long sure was one of those who the foot soldiers never would have guessed would have been one of the first and loudest supporters of the havoc the sixth floor has created. He's running folks off left and right though. Wonder if Patsy regrets promoting him?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-54456901154473130542011-06-03T13:44:32.967-05:002011-06-03T13:44:32.967-05:00Anon 1:17,
The assumption, if you will, was predi...Anon 1:17,<br /><br />The assumption, if you will, was predicated on the actual past performance of the collective body of ADAs in 2008, who, with rare exception (eg. Murray Newman and a small group of former ADAs), sat quietly in the corner covering their ass while Kelly Siegler was savaged on all fronts. That ought to give you pause and put your privacy issues in perspective.<br />Let's see if you prove my assumption wrong in 2012---walking the talk, however, is rare at the HCDAO these days so I won't hold my breath.Money talks and bullshit walksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-79206500449888389182011-06-03T13:17:54.729-05:002011-06-03T13:17:54.729-05:00Anon 11:43 You assume that those now wronged were...Anon 11:43 You assume that those now wronged were aware of what had happened before or were even at the office then. You know what they say about assume. If it happens again and I know about it whether or not I am affected, I will complainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-62296985522784785282011-06-03T11:43:21.923-05:002011-06-03T11:43:21.923-05:00Anon 9:55,
WTF????
How 'bout the next wrong ...Anon 9:55,<br /><br />WTF????<br /><br />How 'bout the next wrong that doesn't affect you---you gonna stand up for someone or something other than your self interest?<br /><br />Everyone gets soooo testy when the crabs are after them but F everybody else.<br />And you all wonder why you're in the situation you find yourself in?chicken shit begets chicken shitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-88082999202074916402011-06-03T09:55:19.063-05:002011-06-03T09:55:19.063-05:00Anon 7:26 Two wrongs do not mak a right.Anon 7:26 Two wrongs do not mak a right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-2362987313342981712011-06-03T07:26:42.845-05:002011-06-03T07:26:42.845-05:00Anon 1040,
There are many things people ought not...Anon 1040,<br /><br />There are many things people ought not do but wearing rose colored glasses won't change it.<br />Perhaps if we all stood up for each other instead of just for ourselves what goes around might come around a little more palatable?<br />Where were you when 5:14's point was on the forefront instead of yours?<br /><br />Just Sayin'Just Sayin'noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-22299530131635263632011-06-02T22:40:50.728-05:002011-06-02T22:40:50.728-05:00Anon 9:01 the agency you work for should not give ...Anon 9:01 the agency you work for should not give it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-40181690223277140012011-06-02T21:01:31.231-05:002011-06-02T21:01:31.231-05:00Slight derail here. Your personal info is availabl...Slight derail here. Your personal info is available on publicdata.com as far as DL, voter registration, some property ownership and a few other categories for a nominal fee. In Texas, other property info is generally available for free on appraisal district web sites and the county clerk's web sites. You can usually appeal to the appraisal district to cloak your info as a prosecutor or peace officer or DA employee. For the county clerk's deed info - you are outa luck and they will not shield the info. I've had a death threat mailed to my house. It sucks. Two decades as a prosecutor and married to a former cop. Sadly this garbage comes with the job. Seriously, think of ways to lay low. Get a PO Box for sure. Register cars in spouse's name. Weigh your career options. Watch your back and watch out for your friends. Think about how many times we convince a scared victim or witness to testify. Now we know how they feel when we simply say to them " if you get scared, call 911." Peace out and keep doing the right thing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-77987575576191251632011-06-02T18:25:05.344-05:002011-06-02T18:25:05.344-05:00Pat Lykos lives at 5050 Woodway. Was that release...Pat Lykos lives at 5050 Woodway. Was that released?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-69418063091650627582011-06-02T17:14:38.655-05:002011-06-02T17:14:38.655-05:00Numerous blogs and media oulets published the home...Numerous blogs and media oulets published the home address and detailed personal information on former prosecutor Kelly Siegler garnered through these same channels and no one seemed to blink an eye.....what goes around comes around.<br /><br />It amazes me how when it's our shit on the line then it becomes an important issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-92073940650299742452011-06-02T17:02:52.450-05:002011-06-02T17:02:52.450-05:00Anon 4:08,
If you believe that you have a reasonab...Anon 4:08,<br />If you believe that you have a reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to your government personel file then you are grossly mistaken. All your evaluations, all your trial stats, all your reprimands, all the emails on your government computer or those generated with a government paid Verizon aircard on your personal blackberry/laptop are fair game if any arbitrary request is made in the proper fashion. The request need not be supported by probable cause or specific justification and you must show over-riding harm to a government interest or personal safety to preclude its release....your personal privacy is a non-issue. <br /><br />I also find it disingenuous for you to voice a privacy complaint and with your very next breath breach Heather's privacy.<br /><br />Just Sayin'Just Sayin'noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-46023634561490526992011-06-02T16:53:47.289-05:002011-06-02T16:53:47.289-05:00Anon 3:52,
I agree that prosecutors are public se...Anon 3:52,<br /><br />I agree that prosecutors are public servants and there for subject to open records requests that private sector employees are not subject to. That being said, however, prosecutors tend to (as a job description) tick off more dangerous people than your average public servant. I am all for those documents regarding their decision making being made public, but I think greater care should be shown in releasing information like their home addresses.<br /><br />I find your willingness to jump to criticize a prosecutor who is concerned for their private information being kept private for safety's sake a bit troubling.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-61709435488925557472011-06-02T16:08:46.477-05:002011-06-02T16:08:46.477-05:00Anon 3:52 I did not say Heather did anything wrong...Anon 3:52 I did not say Heather did anything wrong. However, the office fights FIA request all the time successfully. This time they conveniently dropped the ball. Also just because I am a governmnet employee does not mean that I have no expectation of privacy in my personal information. The office screwed up period!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com