Remember, it's been reported that NC is the only state where the DA can pick his judge. JLS posted something in regard to this and it's true.
So, Nifong not only sets the Docket (scheduling), he can essentially pick the Trial Judge. That Judge almost always rules with the prosecution in every motion.
Judges have actually complained to the media in Durham, because they don't get any important cases, because the Durham DA is allowed to continually go back to the same favorable judge.
According to the case load and the public complaints by the Judges not selected, Judge Orlando Hudson gets the lions share of cases due to his prosecution favored rulings.
Some, system, huh?
Here's an old quote from the N&O:
"Judge-shopping is legal in North Carolina, the ONLY state in the country where district attorneys decide when and where a case goes to trial."
*Sh*t* That's "just us" for ya. I thought CA was bad, but this is insane. Is Judge Hudson up for reelection?
I guess we need to start FReeping hard. Seems like it's the only way to get anything done...