In Rapid Motions, Judge Picked for DeLay Case

Austin American-Statesman ^ | Friday, November 04, 2005 | Laylan Copelin

[auboy]

If I was a bettin' man, I'd wager Ten Bears knows "chock". And his horses, too.

Seriesly, Ronnie Earle lacks the scruples to hold public office. He's the "Smedley Whiplash" of "Blazing Indictments".

[GretchenM]

Based on Earle's "reasoning", how can the Congress ever investigate one of its members? Huh? Huh?

This is such a mess, the only solution is to call in the UN to fix it.

Yeah, right.

[MinuteGal]

Were the words on that Recusal Order pieced together by a serial killer?

Leni

[XenaLee]

If Earle tries to drop these charges (exactly as he did with Hutchinson), and DeLay wants his day in court to expose Earle and his hack cronies, can DeLay insist on having the trial anyway? I think that's the only way the leftists will be exposed for their hypocrisy and extreme partisanship. And Earle's malice against DeLay (and Bush) needs to be exposed for what it IS.

[CedarDave]

Were the words on that Recusal Order pieced together by a serial killer?

The fax machine does a good job of "serial killer pasting", that's for sure.

[MinuteGal]

I don't think DeLay would insist on a trial if the charges were dropped. Although it might look like a slam-dunk for Tom to win the case, it's still a crap shoot with a jury.

There would still be a chance, however slight, that he could wind up with an OJ jury.

"If he thinks he's a Hammer
Send him to the slammer"

Leni

[Dan(9698)]

...dismissed, with prejudice.. ( no right to appeal the decision )

A dismissal with prejudice can be appealed. If it becomes final, the matter cannot be re-filed.

[Trust but Verify]

On Thursday, DeGuerin said, "Relax, Chicken Little. The sky is not falling."

I love DeLay's attorney.

[MJemison]

Pale ale is favored by Palleaminos and Appaleloosas.

But quart-er horses drink less.

[Revolting cat!]

If the judge is a Priest,
Perp's conviction you must resist!

[auboy]

But quart-er horses drink less.

;-) Those are the best horses around. They leave more for you and for me. And they don't fall off their barstools.

[talleyman]

Were the words on that Recusal Order pieced together by a serial killer?

Sadly, yes, he shot a box of corn flakes...

[HouTom]

Criminal law in Texas does not provide a mechanism for dismissal for prosecutorial misconduct or insufficiency. Dismissal rests only with the prosecutor. However, both of those issues could be pursued in an appeal.

A grand jury has returned an indictment so as a matter of law, there is probable cause (even if there really isn't.)

[HouTom]

Actually, under the criminal law in Texas, if the case is dismissed, it can be re-filed, as long as it is within the statute of limitations.

[Oklahoma]

One of my great grandfathers made Choc Beer. I think it was a common brew in the old Indian Nations, but the present day variety may be different. Pete's Place in Krebs, Oklahoma has a draught beer that is an English style pale mild ale.

[xzins]

I ran across Choc on either my assignment to KS or OK....just can't remember which.

[Drammach]

A dismissal with prejudice can be appealed. If it becomes final, the matter cannot be re-filed.

That may be what I was "trying" to say..

I was thinking of the other TX witch hunt..
Kay Bailey Hutchinson of TX was also charged with a similar set of charges, ( by Earle? ) and it was allowed to go to court in order to insure that the prosecutor wouldn't be able to do it again..
I believe that case was dismissed, with prejudice.