Hey, KCL!
Awesome job keeping all us peeps informed!
I was wondering if you hear any negativity about the Arizona court system down there. It's been frustrating for me, being on other sites, trying to explain to non-Arizonan's how our system works. Born and raised down in Scottsdale for my first 29 years, and moved up here, North of Chino Valley in 1989. When I go into "town" (Chino or Prescott), all the locals are on the same page, 1st degree, DP, very few with LWOP, but occasionally I run into someone who moved into Az from out of state, and it's 2nd degree or manslaughter. :banghead:
With what interaction I have had, both in courts in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, and having extended family in LE, I've always believed we've had a good Justice System, and the victims of crimes have had a real voice in the court over the last 20 years +. I had a #1 Stalking, #2 Threats and Intimidation, and #3 Injunction against Harassment (3 different cases over several years) years back here in Yavapai county, and and LE, the victim's advocates, and Prosecution were fantastic.
So do you have any observations about this? I've found myself defending our Justice System because I've personally seen it work. I also have great admiration for Mr. Martinez, and have always loved his style.