Thank you. To me, this reaffirms my belief that the DT had minimal trial experience prior to having this case assigned to them, although they both (JW/KN) are death penalty qualified attorneys. In reviewing sidebar conversations as well as Juan's objections during both trials, I have noted many occasions where the judge had asked JW to rephrase her questions correctly. Thus, the DT are essentially training on the dime of the taxpayers ie throwing out issues including many of their 17 silly motions to see what sticks. The one particular motion for prosecutorial misconduct that stood out as absurd was Juan signing an autograph outside the building. And unfortunately JSS has given them free reign due to the seriousness of the case.
I am hoping the retrial can move on with more expediency after JSS ' ruling on the 17 silly, frivolous, proven non issues including the dismissal of prosecutorial misconduct and, for goodness sakes, their own "expert" Smith stating on the record there was no porn. I don't see what else they can conjour up, but state this with much trepidation.
Let's hope JW & KN's gravy train runs out of steam and we can finally get Justice for Travis.
One thing that really, really irks me the longer this retrial goes on is the total disregard for the victim & his family. They too have a right to a fair & speedy trial to achieve justice for the murder of their loved one. I am a proud American & believe our system of justice is the greatest in the world, but I stand with Juan when he spoke of the victim's family rights in November reminding the Court that the Alexander's had rights too. That's why I wish JSS would have reigned in the defense antics more expediently. I do think, however, the Judge's hands have been tied to a great degree but this past week I have finally seen a method to her madness and have faith in JSS due to her decision on Wednesday. I think she has been fair to both sides.
Dragging the victim's character through the mud all these years makes me sick, though. That is noone but CMJA's fault and her objective from Day 1. Her DT has aided and abetted this as well. Why they acquiesced to that strategy I don't know, because it has backfired. Money perhaps? Is it that easy to sell your soul to the devil? Me thinks yes.
Oh the irony, go look at Wimonts site. She's been a public defender for a long time and here is the bonus you get - she trains lawyers
Jennifer L. Willmott, JD
Jennifer Willmott has spent her entire legal career defending people's
rights and freedoms. She received her undergraduate degree from the
University of Arizona in 1992. In 1995 she graduated from Arizona State
University School of Law.
Immediately after graduating from law school,
Jennifer joined the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office. As a trial
attorney, Jennifer defended thousands of cases. At the Public Defender's
Office, Jennifer had the opportunity to defend many different types of
cases ranging from misdemeanor DUI charges to homicides. Beginning
in 2001 Jennifer took on the added responsibility of supervising and
training trial attorneys.
She has successfully tried and won serious felony charges including
aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault, kidnapping,
child molest, homicide, and auto theft.
Jennifer dedicates her entire practice to defending those charged with
crimes and DUIs. She practices in Maricopa County Superior Court and
all city courts, including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa,
Buckeye, Tolleson, Glendale, Peoria, and Surprise.
In addition to her criminal defense practice, Jennifer has taught hundreds
of attorneys trial practice skills and how to be a competent and effective
criminal defense attorney. [/B][/B] Many of the attorneys Jennifer has instructed
are now well respected criminal defense attorneys.
and then you have Juan Martinez, a public servant also, but he chose to fight those that commit the crimes that Wilmont and Nurim defend.
