With respect, we the people can observe behavior of a judge without coming from a place of disrespect. Anyone who believes RA is the perp should care about whether the judge is following protocol to avoid future appeals/potential overturning of a conviction of a guilty suspect. Taxpayers pay judges, therefore it is fair and reasonable to expect judges to conduct themselves appropriately (in any situation).
It is inaccurate to paint Judge Gull as flawless, as the Indiana Supreme Court has already had to intervene and reinstate defense attorneys who were unconstitutionally thrown off the case; this move delayed justice for Abby and Libby by delaying proceedings.
Furthermore,
Judge Gull recently had one of her trials overturned by the Indiana Supreme Court due to her allowance of late discovery in 2022.
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The Supreme Court reversed Defendant's conviction of one count of felony child molestation, holding that the trial court denied Defendant's requests for a continuance.
An impermissible local rule and an improperly issued protective order prevented Defendant's defense attorney from obtaining a copy of the alleged victim's interview. Further, the trial court denied Defendant's requests for a continuance when the state disclosed extensive new evidence the day before trial in order to investigate the new allegations and reconstruct trial strategy. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that the trial court (1) erred in prohibiting Defendant from obtaining a copy of the interview before trial, but reversal was not required on this basis; and (2) abused its discretion by denying Defendant's continuance request, and the error was prejudicial.”
Again, whether the perp is guilty or innocent is irrelevant ultimately, if improper protocol results in overturned convictions-but of course it would be even worse in cases where the perp is guilty. I feel it is important that we sleuthers do not feel guilted or bullied when making stoic observations re: cases, as discussion is what makes this website so cool and interesting.
AJMO.
Source:
(2022 opinion by SCOIN Rush) Ramirez v. State
The Supreme Court reversed Defendant's conviction of one count of felony child molestation, holding that the trial court denied Defendant's requests for a continuance.
law.justia.com