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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 10:27 PM Original message |
Question Regarding Sealed Indictments |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
1. Relax |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 10:31 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Really? No one knows the federal rules re sealing of indictments?? |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Hey, |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:32 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Hmmph. THAT'S obvious. |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 10:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I'm Asking A Legitimate Question About Sealed Indictments |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Oh |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. Do you get your kicks out of insulting the poster? |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:22 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Why? |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:14 AM Response to Reply #12 |
24. Well, are you an attorney? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:32 AM Response to Reply #24 |
30. Deleted message |
hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:32 AM Response to Reply #30 |
40. This is a discussion board not westlaw. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:35 AM Response to Reply #40 |
42. Because I care |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:18 PM Response to Reply #42 |
79. Somebody needs a nap. |
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Media_Lies_Daily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:16 AM Response to Reply #12 |
25. Your definition of the word "help" leaves a lot to be desired... |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:33 AM Response to Reply #25 |
31. OK, but |
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readmylips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
4. Great question...sooner or later sealed indictments will be public.... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
5. That is a good question |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:20 AM Response to Reply #5 |
26. Thanks for the link MADem |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:01 AM Response to Reply #26 |
59. This is tangentially helpful, in a general kind of way |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
8. Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6 |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:14 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. I Saw That Also.....Can It Be Dropped? |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Once there's an indictment, |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:25 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. So A Prosecutor Can't Use It As Leverage? |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:26 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. Someone's watching 'way too much TV |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. If You're Not Interested In Answering My Question, Don't Reply |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:37 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. I'm not sure it's a complex case |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:51 AM Response to Reply #19 |
35. So what you're saying is |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:32 AM Response to Reply #35 |
39. No, that's not at all what I said |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:37 AM Response to Reply #39 |
43. Oh, okay. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:43 AM Response to Reply #43 |
44. You know, |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:19 AM Response to Reply #44 |
48. Simple, yes, but nauseating as well |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:24 AM Response to Reply #48 |
49. Indeed |
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jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:21 PM Response to Reply #44 |
94. While I agree with you |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:57 PM Response to Reply #94 |
97. Consider this ............. |
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jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 06:02 PM Response to Reply #97 |
98. heh heh |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:34 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. You are wrong - that has happened in real life. |
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NoBushSpokenHere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
21. I believe there was speculation here last week in a thread |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:34 PM Response to Reply #10 |
17. There are no simple facts. No one knows anything. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:38 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. All facts are simple |
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Media_Lies_Daily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:20 AM Response to Reply #20 |
27. It's a lot more entertaining to wait for YOUR next set of statements... |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:34 AM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Not until |
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stepnw1f (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:57 AM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Why Even Reply? |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:34 AM Response to Reply #36 |
41. Pssssssssst |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-31-05 11:49 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. No, it can't be dropped, but |
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OrangeCountyDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:07 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. So My Theory Is Correct.... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:14 AM Response to Reply #23 |
28. That is pretty much the way I see it, from everything I have read |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:39 AM Response to Reply #28 |
34. The purpose of sealed indictments |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:09 AM Response to Reply #34 |
45. Well, your assertion is not always true, apparently |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:15 AM Response to Reply #45 |
46. I think you might want to read that story again |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:35 AM Response to Reply #46 |
51. Ah, so all defense lawyers are liars, then? Interesting. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:39 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. Atwater learned from defense attorneys, I'll wager |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:52 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. No offense, but you have done a great job of hijacking this thread |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:55 AM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Hijacking a thread? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:03 AM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Uh, you responded to me, first |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:08 PM Response to Reply #56 |
70. Here is a link that you might find interesting. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:05 PM Response to Reply #70 |
75. WOW, that is a GREAT link, and this subthread has all sorts of info!!! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:11 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. I thought you might like a real source of information |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:14 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. Thanks again--I think this is an important topic, worth discussing |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:21 PM Response to Reply #78 |
82. Actually, I am amazed federal prosecutors haven't limited the |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:40 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. And where have I heard that old saw "Ignorance of the law is NO EXCUSE!" |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:47 PM Response to Reply #83 |
84. If you have the opportunity, you should go on to law school or |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:10 PM Response to Reply #84 |
92. A K Street lawyer friend of mine, who makes a bundle in one of those |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:19 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. Then go for it. |
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robertpaulsen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 06:27 PM Response to Reply #51 |
99. Sorry for the non-sequitor, but Rove learned his skills from a lawyer. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:30 AM Response to Reply #34 |
50. I take it you have defended a great number of accused individuals |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:21 AM Response to Reply #23 |
29. Yes, your theory is plausible. |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 09:31 AM Response to Reply #23 |
38. In it's essence, your theory might well be correct. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:16 AM Response to Reply #38 |
47. A motion to dismiss made by the prosecution is rarely denied |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:42 AM Response to Reply #47 |
54. True, but a motion to dismiss by the prosecutor is rarely (never?) |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:55 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. Or, if the prosecution realizes there are mistakes in the |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:23 AM Response to Reply #57 |
61. Oh, believe me, I did realize that! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:42 AM Response to Reply #61 |
67. Our state does not provide for the transcription of |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:08 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. Yes, the feds get so many advantages. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:19 PM Response to Reply #71 |
72. LOL, I know what you mean about not deploring it in this instance. |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:03 PM Response to Reply #72 |
88. That could happen... if |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:08 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. I have to agree with you. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:20 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. Do you have this link? |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:01 PM Response to Reply #73 |
87. Thanks!! Definitely worth bookmarking!! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:09 PM Response to Reply #87 |
91. You are welcome. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:25 AM Response to Reply #54 |
63. Jeopardy attaches |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:43 AM Response to Reply #63 |
68. Actually, it depends on the stage of the proceedings - not just |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:05 PM Response to Reply #63 |
89. Yes, and it's worth noting-- |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:35 AM Response to Reply #22 |
33. Sure it can |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:39 AM Response to Reply #33 |
52. But that's not the same as "dropping" it. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 10:43 AM Response to Reply #52 |
55. There's no such thing |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:24 AM Response to Reply #55 |
62. DUH! That's what I've been saying all along!! n/t |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:25 AM Response to Reply #62 |
64. And when I said "no it can't be dropped" you said "sure it can" n/t |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:25 AM Response to Reply #62 |
65. That term? |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:05 PM Response to Reply #65 |
69. It's because people always hear things like |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 12:45 PM Response to Reply #69 |
74. Yeah, you're right - that's it |
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No Exit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:33 PM Response to Reply #74 |
95. I wish I could remember what was the article I once read |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:52 PM Response to Reply #95 |
96. I'm not sure it's a racial thing, |
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stepnw1f (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
37. Ask H2O Man |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 11:33 AM Response to Reply #37 |
66. I think Merh has |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:09 PM Response to Reply #66 |
76. That link Merh provided, above, is really instructive, as I am sure you |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:19 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. Merh is a great source for accurate |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:21 PM Response to Reply #80 |
81. Should we even ask???? |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 01:49 PM Response to Reply #81 |
85. It's my job |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 08:43 PM Response to Reply #80 |
100. You actually have the date memorized???? |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-01-05 02:00 PM Response to Reply #66 |
86. I totally agree, Merh's posts have provided excellent facts |
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