tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post8160520647925386458..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: Kim Ogg's Letter to the District CourtsMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-47635922276239670752017-03-11T18:50:22.340-06:002017-03-11T18:50:22.340-06:00The fact that Judge Brown used "fired" p...The fact that Judge Brown used "fired" prosecutors to handle cases could be seen as impropriety by the public.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916385600133072724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-76873326464212237462017-02-21T14:47:11.112-06:002017-02-21T14:47:11.112-06:00Cases have to be accepted to mental health court. ...Cases have to be accepted to mental health court. They can't just be transferred. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-45120499209231130772017-02-21T00:42:33.120-06:002017-02-21T00:42:33.120-06:00On another note, how can one get around a prosecut...On another note, how can one get around a prosecutor who refuses to transfer a case to the Felony Mental Health Court?Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09296746327133273733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-21984682352163777862017-02-20T00:11:31.408-06:002017-02-20T00:11:31.408-06:00Thank you, Anon 7:52pm, for knowing the law. And I...Thank you, Anon 7:52pm, for knowing the law. And I mean that sincerely. It's horrifying the extent to which the new DAO administration doesn't know or care about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-9157219307400890452017-02-19T21:32:41.072-06:002017-02-19T21:32:41.072-06:003:14pm. I don't disagree with you, was just re...3:14pm. I don't disagree with you, was just responding to correct the "blanket policy" comment. There is always also DADJ for the young person slinging dope. <br /><br />7:52pm. No, if there is evidence of intent to deliver POM will be filed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-69301622738762980672017-02-19T19:52:59.841-06:002017-02-19T19:52:59.841-06:00Can someone please point out to the administration...Can someone please point out to the administration that there is no such charge as possession with intent to deliver marihuana? It doesn't exist. So unless the drug dealers are actually delivering, it will just be plain old POM and go un-prosecuted. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-52780779335751980062017-02-19T17:23:17.538-06:002017-02-19T17:23:17.538-06:00Do you know how much 4 ounces of weed is? Have yo...Do you know how much 4 ounces of weed is? Have you ever seen that much spread out? It is NOT a personal use amount. There is no good reason to have that much just laying around. 4 ounces is plenty evidence of delivering. Giving a free pass to Class A amounts is a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-31458734503606578012017-02-19T15:14:39.020-06:002017-02-19T15:14:39.020-06:002:18,
We are aware of that. But often, you don&...2:18, <br /><br />We are aware of that. But often, you don't see beyond the police report. <br /><br />Young people do stupid things, even slinging weed. The cost to society by not giving them a chance to start over is too high (no pun). Given a chance, 855 will not be back. <br /><br />The 15% who will be back? <b><i>Most</i></b> of the defense bar usually doesn't waste our time asking. <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-82714736284083935712017-02-19T14:18:02.876-06:002017-02-19T14:18:02.876-06:00It is not a blanket policy. There are people that ...It is not a blanket policy. There are people that will be considered ineligible. For example, if they are on bond or probation, not eligible. Also, If there is intent to deliver, not eligible. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-88816066843068750862017-02-19T08:26:46.157-06:002017-02-19T08:26:46.157-06:00Anon at 1:56
I assuming that the condescension wa...Anon at 1:56<br /><br />I assuming that the condescension was unintended, so I will ignore. <br /><br />The problem with the blanket policy is because the drug dealer conceivably could skate because of that policy. But how many 18-25 year olds need to be relegated to low earning jobs for the rest of their lives because they have a one-time drug charge for being stupid enough to have a pipe in their car? <br /><br />What we need is some balance. And, I am sorry, but until Devon started first chance, there was none. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-2085476155405429922017-02-18T17:51:45.337-06:002017-02-18T17:51:45.337-06:005:30 p.m.,
Agreed. 5:30 p.m.,<br />Agreed. Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-84716081016183605452017-02-18T17:30:16.783-06:002017-02-18T17:30:16.783-06:00"Bad for business" is not a valid reason..."Bad for business" is not a valid reason to slow down reform. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-38666342228794599052017-02-18T13:56:24.213-06:002017-02-18T13:56:24.213-06:00I wondered how long it was going to take the defen...I wondered how long it was going to take the defense bar to realize that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-72803020267490577112017-02-18T11:05:37.223-06:002017-02-18T11:05:37.223-06:00On another note, Ogg is bad for business. First, ...On another note, Ogg is bad for business. First, firing 38 experienced criminal lawyers added to the pool of available defense lawyers. Next with this marijuana diversion on the streets no lawyer is needed. No motions to suppress, no old style pre trial diversion contracts, no deferred adjudication. Less work for us with more competition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-32317945969396696442017-02-17T21:19:42.399-06:002017-02-17T21:19:42.399-06:00I'm sure she will find a way to blame Devon fo...I'm sure she will find a way to blame Devon for that and say these former prosecutors are running up her bill out of spite. Just wait. It's coming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-4636841764375649352017-02-17T19:56:29.120-06:002017-02-17T19:56:29.120-06:00Apparently some of the judges have chosen to ignor...Apparently some of the judges have chosen to ignore that letter. Two of the fired prosecutors were sworn in today to handle a death penalty case because Ogg had to recuse herself. That case is going to cost the DA's office a fortune, and not a small one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-66644385971193719382017-02-16T15:55:27.608-06:002017-02-16T15:55:27.608-06:00Ogg has made clear that ethics has nothing to do w...Ogg has made clear that ethics has nothing to do with her or her administration. She is a politician- that's all she cares about. It's no secret how she feels about her prosecutors and not too much of a secret how they feel about her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-49655548504986998202017-02-16T11:58:13.397-06:002017-02-16T11:58:13.397-06:00As a compromise, she could ask Ligon's office ...As a compromise, she could ask Ligon's office up north to handle the cases...lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-30257266712902062922017-02-16T08:22:04.956-06:002017-02-16T08:22:04.956-06:00So can we assume that this was done with the bless...So can we assume that this was done with the blessings of the General Counsel and the Ethics Czar?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-8839993419294515632017-02-15T23:17:24.753-06:002017-02-15T23:17:24.753-06:00The easiest way for Ogg to get ahead of this conve...The easiest way for Ogg to get ahead of this conversation<br /> is to produce communication from her office to the administrative judge and make them public. That way we can impartially vet the information she communicated. Then, if she wants, vehemently deny any response or that she knew about it. The real question is "what position will she take?".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-20991437151577728902017-02-15T22:32:33.710-06:002017-02-15T22:32:33.710-06:00The rules don't apply to Ogg or her new hires,...The rules don't apply to Ogg or her new hires, remember? She's got a lot of promises she's got to keep for those donations she received. Harris County needs to remember that they elected the fox to guard the henhouse. She isn't here to see that justice is done. She's here to fill an agenda. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-21573988905808687782017-02-15T21:21:24.129-06:002017-02-15T21:21:24.129-06:00God I hope somebody sues her. Those depositions w...God I hope somebody sues her. Those depositions would be solid gold. This is the Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight on steroids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-37058628074255999342017-02-15T20:52:38.003-06:002017-02-15T20:52:38.003-06:00Great post! Thank you for getting this info out.Great post! Thank you for getting this info out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com