"Today he's not near as cognizant if I've dealt with as he's been in the past. Um. I'm somewhat concerned about that." His attorney seems to be trying to hint that there's something atypical about how the guy is acting/reacting.
I think it’s most likely a genuine inability to comprehend all but the very simplest questions and concepts. I’m not advocating for him for a minute. But is it fair to put such people on the spot, on the assumption that they have a remotely functional IQ, if they simply don’t? Throw the book at him, but don’t go through the charade of pretending he will ever be able to provide a direct and coherent answer to the types of questions Boyd was asking here.
After watching Court proceedings on RU-vid for the last year or so, I now believe that all defendants and witnesses should be tested for alcohol and drugs.
I spent only 1 semester in criminal defense in law school and the anxiety I would get when clients would take pleas is one of the reasons I didn’t become a defense attorney. Clients will just agree and say they understand their deals just because there’s a chance of a lower sentence. It doesn’t matter how many times you explain it or how simple you make it. As soon as a defendant facing 20 years hears that they could get 2 years they get tunnel vision, then this happens. I’ve seen this play out in front of me and they ended up with the 20 years. This defendant got so lucky it was only 4 On a more positive note Judge Boyd is absolutely killing it as usual today. Plus that scorpion broach and black handbag combo is immaculate
They never listen, and they never read what the court mails to them or what their lawyer gives them. I have absolutely no compassion for people like this.
In asking to be released prior to sentencing, you lied to the judge by promising to show up and absconding. When asked why you didn’t show up, you lied to the judge over and over with excuse after excuse: you had “problems”, your daughter had a baby, you were sick, you had coronavirus, you have documentation from your doctor, you sent the court documentation about your illness, your daughter went to a hospital… Ridiculous. It’s quite possible the judge was on the fence about his prison time, hinging on his being truthful with the court. Instead, however, he takes an oath to the court and perjures himself, so the court reciprocates the courtesy in kind by way of 2 additional years in prison. FAFO
As if these people care about the pledge, "hold your right hand and swear." They don't have any idea what that means, so why bother when they know they'll get off the charges anyway. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 73yrs
Because its an additional charge you get for lying under oath genius. Which means more jail time. All these animals understand is jail time. SO the threat of more jail is the point. Kinda like every other fkin law that exists.
The defendant has no idea what exactly is happening and is so uneducated that he lacks the ability to express himself. He can only look dumbfounded XOXO
That got old after about 30 seconds...These public pretenders really need to do better educating their clients..."Don't show up, and when they catch you, it's 10+ years...Got it???"
Why is he so angry? He blew off the court like he thought he knew better than everyone else. He gets 4 years which is generous imo but it’s everyone else’s fault! Plus he’s a terrible liar. Smh
Cause and effects everything comes at a cost so he got a few extra days so we can spend a few extra years his choice. He should be thrilled that he didn’t get the whole 20 years. What a lucky man.
When I was growing up in the 70's the adults would tell us not to stand around with our mouths open because we would draw flies. Watching this guy I now understand .
He doesn’t have anything to argue with, if the defendant had Covid and sought medical treatment, he would have paperwork from the clinic or ER, prescription receipts etc. All he had to do was notify his attorney and the court he was diagnosed with Covid, emailed or faxed-whatever the documents to attorney and court. A reset date easily issued and he appears at the new date.
What has he been taking? He shows signs of being impaired. If one makes a plea and fails to show up for sentencing, the full extent of sentence should be imposed. So tired of criminals trying to play he role of victim.
Surprised the Attorney comment of concern about his client not being cognizant was not followed up on. He really looked dazed, confused and no one home. No reaction until his Attorney said three years.
I love the look he gave his attorney when the attorney said "3 years"... Better that he got more time. He is as dumb as it gets... Wonder what time his plea bargain had previously set up for him..?
If he really had Corona, he should have submitted that paperwork for court. That said, even with Corona, he doesn't need to be in isolation anymore, not to mention that had he communicated, perhaps Judge Boyd could have (emphasis on "could") approved a sentencing hearing via Zoom.
Free room and board for 20 years. What a lucky man sounds good to me. And I have no doubt society with benefit from him being put away in a cage for the next 20 years.
You think this man that won’t show up to court on the day where his sentence would be increased to 20 years if he didn’t show up, was showing up for school? Sometime, no matter how much help you offer a person, and trust me, he’s been offered help, because he’s been on probation before, and in this county and most others they offer and most times order people to participate with resources to help them, like mental health treatment, addiction services, parenting classes, housing, all sorts of resources to help people turn their lives around. Some people don’t want to be helped, you can’t blame a persons choices on everything else - that doesn’t help them nor anyone else.
I would have shown up even if I DID have COVID. His pregnant daughter is going to have to take care of herself while he is in prison! The judge should have given him the 5 years that the State asked for and he should have said “thanks for not giving me 20 years “
Shame on you, Judge Boyd. You want to hold this criminal accountable for not upholding his sworn word to return to court. You verbally and in writing told him, "Show up or 20 years". Now, your word is not any better than this criminal. He stood in front of you and lied, under oath, again. No wonder crime is so high in our nation. The criminals break the law over and over without repercussion, and the Judges join in by not holding a grown man fully accountable. Shame. You can and should do better.
What're you talking show up or twenty years? That wasn't what she said. It could be up to twenty instead of two. Comprehension please. She doubled his sentence. The people who ask for longer sentences in the comments are not the smartest.
Don’t other countries tend to avoid this problem by always having a prison term start immediately after sentencing? So you can go to court not knowing if you’ll be going home that afternoon, or if you’ll be mercilessly whisked away for several years without even a chance to say goodbye to loved ones. It’s quite the binary outcome. (Of course, this does provide a potential incentive to abscond on the assumption that you’re “getting bird”.)
He AGREED to the agreement, oh well! Keep your word to the courts and swallow them excuses that makes NO sense whatsoever....He knows darn well he ain't have no CORONA!!🙄😒Standing there leaning forward like he's hard of hearing or lack understanding, if he has mental issues then help him handle it, but THIS is making ZERO sense to me.
Judge Boyd is everything but Furious…. Smh I believe she even showed mercy in this case…. He could have gotten 20 YEARS!!!! Smh I hope them extra 4 months were worth it
I’ve watched dozens of these, and I can tell you this - when most clients say they “understand” or “agree” every time she asks a question, they have no idea what’s going on. They are just saying what their lawyers told them to say. Assigned PD lawyers, no matter the case or the situation, do not have the time, the energy, or the ability to explain what is going on to most of their defendants. It’s not the lawyers’ or the judge’s fault. It’s because most of their defendants can’t or won’t understand what is going on. If you never finished high school, which is the situation in most of these cases, do you think you would understand all the legal terminology and procedures in your case? Definitely not. Sad but true state of affairs in the American legal system.
In her court, she would have the attorney to step aside and explain it to them if they didn't understand or she would explain it herself. So, the defendants need to speak up.
Please…..plea bargains are hashed out by the prosecutor and defense, explained to the accused, and agreed upon wayyyy before what you see in front of the judge here.
Not sure the defendant fully understands what is going on. He sorely needs help as well as time in the pokey to get his life in order. This seems a sad case. 20 years would be too much.
5:55 “We’d ask him not to sentence him to 20 years; we don’t think that’s…” [Thinks: “Oh dear: I can’t think of a way of finishing that sentence which won’t make it sound like I think Judge Boyd is a bee hatch if she does go ahead and do precisely that…”]
the these poeple speak and act is incredable!every one i watch.have to turn on the sub title....they and none of them know s how to express themself or to propely speak!that what texting all the time do to the younger generation.they dont interac whit each other anymore...and him..i think he doesnt even know how to text!
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No, his attorney negotiated a plea deal for him. The suspect violated the plea deal by not showing up in court when he was scheduled to do so. The attorney is trying to talk the judge into three years versus twenty. He’s doing his job- it’s not his fault if his client goes off the rails.
