I am still trying to understand Juan's disbarment with his consent, and if and how it could affect JA's outcome. Maybe an attorney could chime in? (
@AZlawyer ). See the final statement by JA's lawyer.
"I acknowledge that charges have been made against me. I have read the charges. I have denied the charges and continue to do so," read a portion of a statement included in court documents. "Nevertheless, I no longer desire to defend the charges but wish to consent to disbarment. My consent is not an admission."
"This judgment of disbarment effectively ends the pending discipline case against him," read a portion of a statement by State Bar officials.
Martinez didn’t immediately return a phone message seeking comment on the disbarment. His attorney, Donald Wilson Jr., said the disbarment “does not represent an admission of misconduct on his part nor can it be interpreted as an adverse judicial finding as to any of the allegations.”
Brian Foster, an attorney who provided legal analysis to FOX 10 during Arias' trial in 2013, spoke about the latest developments on July 17. "He fought this thing tooth and nail and when he realized he couldn't win, he finally consented and threw himself on his sword and said I will voluntarily surrender my license," said Foster.
Karen Clark, who is representing Arlas in legal ethics-related matters. She spoke on whether Martinez's disbarment will have any impact on future appeals for Arias.
"I can pretty much guarantee you it would be an issue that would be raised by a competent criminal appellate lawyer," said Clark.
Juan Martinez, ex-prosecutor known for role in Jodi Arias trial, has been disbarred