JLM Charged in 2005 Farifax Rape Case

[JoM7]

I am not familiar with the US legal system at all, so I have some questions after watching the video of the court. I hope these don't sound dumb.

Is Camblos asking for JLM to be evaluated because he actually thinks he is insane, or because it is just a box that needs ticked? Does this happen in every case of this nature?

Why didn't he enter a plea?

Did anyone else think it was really rude and dismissive of Camblos the way he said "the Graham girl" like she was just some random story he saw last night on the news? Or maybe its tactical, the way he claimed the link was publicity? To me it just made him sound like an insensitive fool.

This is the link I watched it from

http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/2014/10/31/jesse-matthew-hannah-graham-suspect-court-sex-assault-fairfax-co/18230807/

Thank you for providing this, it was great to watch. I love that judge!

 

[littlemaybaby]

After watching the hearing I feel like the dual counsel makes a lot more sense (although some of you here did a good job of summarizing). I just hope these defenders don't start stumbling over each other on purpose as a way to claim he didn't receive fair representation.

 

[ILOKAL]

Thank you for this. Camblos looks like he'd rather be having his teeth drilled.

Yeah, and to ME, JLM looked scared!

 

[Richmond]

Yeah, and to ME, JLM looked scared!

I thought he looked drugged. JMO

 

[FindHG]

Jesse Matthew arraigned in 2005 sex assault case via video in Fairfax court
By Justin Jouvenal October 31 at 10:38 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...92d54e-606a-11e4-8b9e-2ccdac31a031_story.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/postt...382ffa-6123-11e4-827b-2d813561bdfd_video.html

“I think she is satisfied we will get some resolution,” Morrogh said.
[this is a quote from the reporter, not Morrogh, to be clear] "The attacker fled when he was startled by someone walking by."

Jesse Matthew makes Fairfax court appearance
By Dani Kass Posted: Friday, October 31, 2014 9:05 am
http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/l...cle_89fb3d16-60fe-11e4-a73f-001a4bcf6878.html
“As you might imagine, the rape case is simple because the victim can testify … or if she can’t point at him and say, ‘It’s him,’ the DNA can establish it,” Goodman has said. “In Fairfax, the case is built from beginning to end.”
Morrogh said the victim is no longer in the country but will come back for the trial and is “absolutely” willing to testify.

Lawyer wants Jesse Matthew, suspect in Hannah Graham case, to have psychiatric evaluation
Appearing in court Friday on an unrelated, 2005 rape case, Attorney James Camblos argued for the evaluation as Matthew faces scrutiny in the high-profile disappearance of 18-year-old Graham, a University of Virginia student. Her remains were found near Charlottesville this month.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated: Friday, October 31, 2014, 12:36 PM A A A
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/cri...ychiatric-evaluation-lawyer-article-1.1994187

Attorney asks for mental evaluation of UVa. student abduction suspect Jesse Matthew Jr.
By Alix Bryan, 01:42PM, OCTOBER 31, 2014 [plus list of cases under consideration]
http://wtvr.com/2014/10/31/jesse-matthew-jr-s-appears-in-fairfax-court-attorney-asks-for-evaluation/

Jesse Matthew goes before judge in Fairfax County
Nadine Maeser reports updated 12:20 PM EDT Oct 31, 2014
http://www.wdbj7.com/video/jesse-matthew-goes-before-judge-in-fairfax-county/29456838

 

[ZsaZsa]

After watching the hearing I feel like the dual counsel makes a lot more sense (although some of you here did a good job of summarizing). I just hope these defenders don't start stumbling over each other on purpose as a way to claim he didn't receive fair representation.

There is always more than meets the eye with these defense Attys.... anytime they don't get their way, it's setting up cause
for appeal, in their opinion!

 

[ZsaZsa]

BBM

This keeps happening and I really don't understand it. It seems bizarre that he is admitting involvement in a case where charges haven't even been filed. I really don't understand what the strategy could be, it seems a little reckless to me.

I'm hoping it means he is going to plead guilty. He might as well, his lawyer has admitted the connection to him in all three cases......!

 

[Tink56]

Thank you for providing this, it was great to watch. I love that judge!

I share you love of this judge. He seems most concerned with the speed of the trial due to the date of the rape, etc. IMO, this judge isn't going to put up with lots of trial delays and will keep things moving along--as quickly as any legal proceeding can move. (Think fast snail...)

The evaluation could be used as a stalling tactic. Camblos probably doesn't want a rape conviction before dealing with the other charges on the horizon. Delaying is always good for his client. He probably would like to rush the Hannah Graham charges to keep the prosecution from fully developing the case. ALL just MOO....( :

 

[ZsaZsa]

Is Camblos' motion re: insanity publically available? Would love to read it.

Camblos told the Judge it was with the Prosecutor. At which point the Judge bit off Camblos' head and said "Let me tell you about the way we do business here, Mr Camblos.......... oops!

 

[Foxfire]

Jesse Matthew arraigned in 2005 sex assault case via video in Fairfax court
By Justin Jouvenal October 31 at 10:38 AM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...92d54e-606a-11e4-8b9e-2ccdac31a031_story.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/postt...382ffa-6123-11e4-827b-2d813561bdfd_video.html

“I think she is satisfied we will get some resolution,” Morrogh said.

"The attacker fled when he was startled by someone walking by."

Lawyer wants Jesse Matthew, suspect in Hannah Graham case, to have psychiatric evaluation
Appearing in court Friday on an unrelated, 2005 rape case, Attorney James Camblos argued for the evaluation as Matthew faces scrutiny in the high-profile disappearance of 18-year-old Graham, a University of Virginia student. Her remains were found near Charlottesville this month.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated: Friday, October 31, 2014, 12:36 PM A A A
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/cri...ychiatric-evaluation-lawyer-article-1.1994187

Attorney asks for mental evaluation of UVa. student abduction suspect Jesse Matthew Jr.
By Alix Bryan, 01:42PM, OCTOBER 31, 2014 [plus list of cases being
http://wtvr.com/2014/10/31/jesse-matthew-jr-s-appears-in-fairfax-court-attorney-asks-for-evaluation/

Jesse Matthew goes before judge in Fairfax County
Nadine Maeser reports updated 12:20 PM EDT Oct 31, 2014
http://www.wdbj7.com/video/jesse-matthew-goes-before-judge-in-fairfax-county/29456838

Imo, a motion by the defense for a mental evaluation of Jesse Matthew Jr., will be granted by the Judge, if and when he goes to trial for the HG, or MH murder.. Likely a mental evaluation will be conducted by the defense, as well as the prosecution. That's usually the case in serial killer prosecutions.. jmo

 

[bestill]

Any thoughts on how JM will plead in two weeks?

 

[Tink56]

Judge Smith....Some background...

Dennis J. Smith
Chief Judge

Judicial Circuit: 19th

College: Brooklyn College

Law School: Washington College of Law

Date Sworn In: June 1, 1995

Judge Smith served as a member and chairperson of various committees of the Fairfax Bar Association, including the Family Law Section, the Circuit Court Committee and the Judicial Screening Committee. He was on the Board of Governors of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar as an attorney and a judge. He was appointed a Commissioner in Chancery in 1988 and also served as a substitute judge for the District Courts from 1990 until his appointment to the Circuit Court bench. Since then he has been appointed to various Supreme Court task forces and he chaired the Supreme Court's Committee on the Establishment of Family Court in Virginia. He also served on and chaired the Judicial Education Committee of the Judicial Conference of Virginia. He was elected Chief Judge by his colleagues effective July 1, 2007.

From: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/circuit/circuit_court_judges.htm

 

[Emaa]

I wish the Fairfax judge had simply permitted JM's attorney to be assigned as PD. That he is secondary on this case when JM wants him primary while he is primary on the other case could cause issues for appeal. I don't understand why the court simply did not assign Camblos. If the attorneys can't get along on the case, and there is already friction, it could cause an issue when the rape component of the this case should be an easy win if the victim comes to testify. Many cases get thrown out due to technicalities because of political and personal issues. It's already caused a delay since no plea was entered due to the arguments and issues about who is lead attorney.

What can happen if a defendent is assigned a PD, main PD that he does not want and is facing a slew of charges, and they are all related and he wants the same attorney? I don't like the sound of this already.

I was looking at it the other way around ... that an appeal would be risked if Camblos was the sole attorney because it could be argued he was spread too thin between Fairfax and Albemarle and therefore couldn't give it his best.

 

[Emaa]

I am not familiar with the US legal system at all, so I have some questions after watching the video of the court. I hope these don't sound dumb.

Is Camblos asking for JLM to be evaluated because he actually thinks he is insane, or because it is just a box that needs ticked? Does this happen in every case of this nature?

Why didn't he enter a plea?

Did anyone else think it was really rude and dismissive of Camblos the way he said "the Graham girl" like she was just some random story he saw last night on the news? Or maybe its tactical, the way he claimed the link was publicity? To me it just made him sound like an insensitive fool.

This is the link I watched it from

http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/2014/10/31/jesse-matthew-hannah-graham-suspect-court-sex-assault-fairfax-co/18230807/

Thank you !

I am betting Camblos told him to stay calm and not react to the charges being read. I notice his eyes are closed and he doesn't change his expression. But .. his respirations pick up as the judge reads the charges.

Also noticed the judge seemed to indicate by statute he must be appointed a PD.

 

[Emaa]

Is this going to be a judge who likes to keep his case in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons? Boy, this whole thing seems to be starting out that way. Geez.....

I didn't get that impression. I saw a judge who is going to be in charge of his courtroom and see to it that everything is done correctly.

 

[Detective Klimpt]

Here are some of my questions on this. Camblos really wants to represent Matthew in all cases it seems. Why?

The Fairfax case, afaik, does not warrant the death penalty. Hannah's and Morgan's murder probably would. Could Camblos believe he can get an innocent verdict in the Fairfax case? If he did, then would that negate the links between the Fairfax case and the Harrington case, thus making it more difficult to get a conviction in the Harrington case and the Graham case?

Dare I even ask this...but is there even a glimmer of a chance that Matthew is innocent of one/all of the crimes? (Please, no rotten eggs & tomatoes). The Fairfax case seems a bit out of his MO.

I guess I'm naiive about defense attorneys. By now, a experience attorney like Camblos must either know Matthew is guilty as sin or else he thinks Matthew is innocent. If he believes Matthew is guilty, why would he want to even get involved in the defense? He's older, isn't getting paid a lot, doesn't need the attention. So why?

 

[Emaa]

"But the judge, Dennis Smith, said the two ought to be able to work together, and bringing both onto the case should ensure that the trial is not delayed. He said the law requires the public defender be appointed except in unusual circumstances."
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/cr...suspect-in-court-on-separate-case-5860199.php

My question is from the quote pulled above by SolVol.

Am I reading it wrong?

https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+19.2-160

§ 19.2-160. Appointment of counsel or waiver of right.

If the charge against the accused is a crime the penalty for which may be incarceration, and the accused is not represented by counsel, the court shall ascertain by oral examination of the accused whether or not the accused desires to waive his right to counsel.

In the event the accused desires to waive his right to counsel, and the court ascertains that such waiver is voluntary and intelligently made, then the court shall provide the accused with a statement to be executed by the accused to document his waiver. The statement shall be in a form designed and provided by the Supreme Court. Any executed statement herein provided for shall be filed with and become a part of the record of such proceeding.

In the absence of a waiver of counsel by the accused, and if he shall claim that he is indigent, the court shall proceed in the same manner as is provided in § 19.2-159.

Should the defendant refuse or otherwise fail to sign either of the statements described in this section and § 19.2-159, the court shall note such refusal on the record. Such refusal shall be deemed to be a waiver of the right to counsel, and the court, after so advising the accused and offering him the opportunity to rescind his refusal shall, if such refusal is not rescinded and the accused's signature given, proceed to hear and decide the case. However, if, prior to the commencement of the trial, the court states in writing, either upon the request of the attorney for the Commonwealth or, in the absence of the attorney for the Commonwealth, upon the court's own motion, that a sentence of incarceration will not be imposed if the defendant is convicted, the court may try the case without appointing counsel, and in such event no sentence of incarceration shall be imposed.

also https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+19.2-159

 

[trigger]

Thank you !

I am betting Camblos told him to stay calm and not react to the charges being read. I notice his eyes are closed and he doesn't change his expression. But .. his respirations pick up as the judge reads the charges.

Also noticed the judge seemed to indicate by statute he must be appointed a PD.

Was a great moment to see him scared!

 

[Emaa]

That 's what is often the best way for the defense attorney to proceed. Which is what Camblos should be doing. Otherwise he is not doing his best for JM. Which could mean problems in the case for the DA, for the state. Right now the state, has a very strong case against JM, pretty much a clincher if that victim will come testify. Instead of even getting a plea done today, time was wasted. I don't care what Camblos calls Hannah at this point. Get that Fairfax case moving.

He couldn't plea because he didn't waive his right to an attorney and the attorney assigned hasn't met with him or advised him yet. JMO

 

[FindHG]

Thank you !

I am betting Camblos told him to stay calm and not react to the charges being read. I notice his eyes are closed and he doesn't change his expression. But .. his respirations pick up as the judge reads the charges.

Also noticed the judge seemed to indicate by statute he must be appointed a PD.

Indeed, you see Camblos pushing down the perp's arm a couple of times I think when he may be attempting to raise it again. Not a good day for the perp today, he didn't get his get. I bet you anything, he will turn on Camblos in due time, as he has fewer and fewer options. Camblos may have a feeling about this too, which is why he may be trying to chief the defense.