Real Lawyer Reacts: Daybell Motion to Strike DP DENIED! What's The Difference With Lori Vallow? 

I always find it amusing, that those who take life , don't want theirs taken and fight for that right.

The judge made the right decision, Peter. Thank you for presenting this.

I think it is unfair to the children that Vallow-Daybell wasn't punished to the full extent of the law. She wanted her kids eliminated to live her fantasy life and for the money, too.

I think the judge addressed this filing perfectly. It seems as though Chad and his attorney’s wanted him to have the best of both worlds. In short, he waived speedy trial so that he and his team could hear the all the state’s evidence against and allow his team to better prepare his defense and he wanted to benefit from the death penalty removed just as it was in Lori’s case; however, his lawyers choose to disregard the reason it was removed in Lori’s case (a remedy) and instead try to argue it “wasn’t fair” for the death penalty to be considered in his case if it wasn’t in hers. The judge was absolutely right in reasoning the two cases are not the same, since the evidence hasn’t yet been heard in his case he can not rule on Chad’s culpability , and lastly…it is not the judge who decides creates laws it is the legislators and voters. All in all a very well reasoned decision by the judge in my humble opinion.

I cant wait to see Chad get what he deserves

The DP is proof this guy doesn't believe the BS he was spewing to his cult followers. If he truly believed he is immortal and have lived countless lives, why would he be so afraid of the DP? Isn't that like hitting the restart button?

you know the saying goes”Be careful what you ask for - you just might get it!”. Can’t have it both ways!!!

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I’m surprised Lori and Chad fought so hard against it the DP They seem to obsess about the other side, how wonderful it is and according to Lori she longs for the day she will be with her kids. Seems to me they don’t believe the BS they spewed. Otherwise they would want the DP in order to get to the other side.

If this doesn't call for DP what does? Thank you Peter for always bringing it to us! Great explanation.

Ultimately he was the person that decided when the victims were "Dark" and the human no longer was in the body but was now a zombie that needed to be killed.

Lori isn't innocent by any standards but I do think Chad was very manipulative and could have put the breaks on the more extreme actions that resulted from his "teachings". From my understanding, Chad had tried the same tactics with other women but Lori appears to have been the easiest to influence thanks to her delusional issues. She is not well but she knows right from wrong. Chad doesn't have that excuse.

This was very informative. I enjoy how you break down the legal arguments and court filings.

He was the ringleader and she’s crazy. If ever there was a case that deserved the death penalty, this is one of them. This case and the Watts’ case are the two most heinous, hideous, crime cases, I’ve ever heard of. The law should do what it’s meant to do. Some don’t deserve to walk among us.

At this point in time, I think Judge Boyce’s decision is fair. It’s going to be tough listening to this again, but I’m eager to hear the state’s evidence as well as CD’s defense. I can’t begin to imagine what it will be, other than to put it all on Lori.

I think this ruling is very fair. He can’t have his cake and eat it too. He wanted to be separate from Lori and have his own trial. He can’t expect the same favors from the court they she got (no dp) since it is a different trial with a different set of circumstances.

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He is charged with an additional crime she wasn't, so he should be held to a different standard. I waiver back and forth on the death penalty. I think for some, it is necessary, but there are too many who have been exonerated after being on death row for years or even after their death to buy into it completely. It's a case by case basis for me

Every decision we make, even when it comes to exercising rights, has consequences. In a criminal trial, the decision to waive speedy trial was a calculated risk. Whether it paid off or not will be seen during trial. I should hope that Daybell’s lawyers explained to him that when the cases were severed it meant that he was risking not being included in any favorable judgment made in the second case. If not that may give him grounds for appeal. But once the cases were severed, they became completely separate cases, and any judgments made for Vallow-Daybell’s case should be irrelevant to Daybell’s. It would be like someone arguing that a favorable ruling in one case should apply to all cases in the future.

Thank you Peter for continuing to keep us updated on this case and breaking down these legal documents so that those of us sans a legal background can comprehend. 💗

The judge is right on.

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Peter, you explain things so well! You should be a professor! 😊 Anyhow, my opinion, criminal defendants definitely get punished for exercising their rights! Just watch a few auditing videos to see how it happens everyday.

Thank you, great explanation! Now I understand why CD is subjected to the DP but LVB is not.

Death penalty should stay on the table. It is appropriate. The deadly penalty was removed from LVD case because of a technicality that did not occur in CD case.

This is fascinating! Thank you for your research on this case! Love your shirt, hat, and hair!

Of course it’s fair: it was Chad’s crazy ideas that set the whole conspiracy in motion. He was the one who took decisions.

DP is not a deterrent ... hasn't been used here in Australia since 1960's.

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YAAAAAY!!! This is really good news, I’m not thrilled about the taking lives to anyone but that man does NOT deserve any liniency. I hope he gets the worst penalty he can get.

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I really enjoy your channel. I’ve always been fascinated with law and legalese. And make learning much easier with the way you present and explain and give examples. I imagine you have a crazy busy life and taking the time to do. This podcast is really cool. I wish you and your family a happy and prosperous new year🎉

Where more is given, more is required, is often referred to.

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What a clear and thoughtful response by Judge Boyce. I appreciate your breaking it down for us. Barbara in Colorado on the replay crew.

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Thank Peter!

Removing potential penalties should bring off limits for sanctions imposed by the judge.

Great coverage

As always, a learning experience from you. Appreciate it!

TLYK always bringing the best!

Onward to New Year. Hope your trip fun and thank you for all the wonderful programs. Your excellent way of explaining things to me is beyond helpful and informative. Just love you!!! Hugs to Peter and his precious family.

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The justice system has always been way more lenient for women

Yes, it is fair--- If I understand it right, Lori did not get DP because the State messed up filing to seek DP. A clerical misstep. For Chad the state filed in a timely matter.

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CD understood what 'severance' meant, he was only stalling for time and rolled the dice.

I appreciate the judge’s understanding of the Constitution and separation of powers.

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I'm confused. I thought Lori was also accused of Tammy Daybell's murder. What is the exact difference between what Lori was charged with and what Chad is charged with, please?

Thanks for breaking this down! Whether or not it’s “fair” it does sound proper and Judge Boyce did well to make that clear 👍

Very informative. Explained in a way a lay person, such as myself could understand.

Great video! Learned so much from your analysis - you unpacked the rationale so thoroughly - and with insight- and with respect for others as always. I agree with the decision - but I will say the last line about the jury deciding the punishment makes me wonder if the judge overstepped his role by removing the DP, if he could have found some other way to mitigate the delay?

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The death penalty is so hard on the families of the victims. Throughout life they must show up to contest hearings called by the inmate to stop the death penalty. It's a long hard h3ll for everyone.

They both were meant for DP. It was a sanction against Prosecution to drop DP for LVD. Chud, is up on 1st degree m*rder charges for Tammy, along with the co conspiracy charges. It makes sense that DP would stay, so long as Prosecution doesnt F that up for all of us.

I am watching this during the Chad Daybell trial. I was just curious why she was sentenced to Life but he is facing Death Penalty. I am so happy to see that my favorite lawyer has a complete explanation! Thanks so much You are the best! ❤

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FAIR??? WHATS NOT FAIR IS WHAT HORROR THOSE CHILDREN ENDURED

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Glad he is still up for DP.

The defense never tested it. Nor imo did they ever intend to.

Very fair!

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Back home after Christmas Weekend and now can catch some lives again. Enjoy your holiday Peter and Family.

I have a question What would court cases be like if defendants ask for speedy trial?

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It would be interesting to know how the Judge felt about the death penalty once Vallow was found guilty. Although his ruling to remove it was proper and certainly fortuitous for Vallow, and although we will never know, I wondered then and now if, given the horrendous nature of these deaths, the Judge secretly wished he hadn't- or didn't have to- remove it for Vallow. He also reminds us that the death penalty will be the jury's decision. Daybell deserves it. It will also be interesting to see if Daybell pleads before trial.

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He is a wise and fair judge.

I do get the feeling sometimes as if the state says, "If you're going to make us do this, if you don't comply, if you don't go away quietly (plead), if you are investigating and chasing all possibilities, we are going to come down like a hammer." The privilege of that heavy government justice hammer vs the individual.

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Another one I’m gonna have to catch up on later!

Replay crew after two hours at the dentist i took a nap.

Fair!!

Prior & Chad thought they won by getting the cases severed. I never saw this as a win given the sanctions & Vallow no longer facing the DP when they severed. I felt Prior & Daybell would regret the decision down the line. What I find incredible is that a defendant can get the DP removed over sanctions. I think there should be ramifications when sanctions are ordered but when it comes to the DP, I don’t think this should be included. People face the DP for a very good reason. They both should be facing the DP. The Prosecution def failed with their actions that led to sanctions in Vallow’s case.

Fair

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If Lori is found guilty of murder in Arizona, could she get the death penalty in that state?

Hello…Do you know what the 2 dismissed charges were for Ruby & Jodi. Thank you HNY🎉

Difficult decision, important, sensitive for Judge. I agree with judge B's reasons & ultimate ruling. 😅❤😊

I agree with Judge not striking DP. He could have stopped it all.

I have issues with regard to the death penalty as well.

I wonder if he would plead out if they removed DP

Hi Peter have a great day

How come Bryan Kohbergers defence didn't use the same tactic of not waiving the speedy trial and therefore taking DP off the table due to the fact that the prosecution wasnt disclosing some discovery ? Could they have not done the same ?

Fair!!!!!

My first thought was that this was a retaliation for Daybell waiving his speedy trial right and costing Idaho more money on a second trial, so the DP should be dropped. But upon hearing that he was charged with his wife's death and Vallow was not, it made sense to keep the DP. IMO, the death penalty is warranted in his case. You brought up something else I was thinking about. If AT had advised BK to not give up his speedy trial, they may have gotten the DP dropped for failure of the state to turn over all discovery whether BT's fault or failure of Judge John to order the IGG evidence to be turned over earlier. Without time to prepare, BK still may have gotten life though. You are damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Sorry that this is going to be a little long. I want to say that I do have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and that was directly due to things that happened in my childhood. I have different views on the death penalty. My grandfather was brutally murdered in his home when I was in 5th grade. To escape the death penalty, the perpetrators pled guilty. The driver of the car was in prison for 10 yrs before release, and we were not notified of his release, and my grandmother saw him out in town. The 2 in the house blamed each other so we did not know for @ 30 years which one actually did it. We were subjected to years of parole hearings. I don't think there's enough words to describe how torturous it is to have to travel to different prisons to attend these hearings and having to see the people who were so callous with someone else's life. The one who actually murdered my grandfather actually admitted it about 4 years before he died of cancer. The 3rd man is now out of prison as well. I feel when there is absolutely no proof that anyone else could possibly have committed the crime, the at the very least, these criminals should have life with no parole. I 100% resent having to use tax payer money to give medical treatment to cancer when there are hard working non criminals who cannot afford the same treatments. With that being said, it is also ridiculous the amount of tax payer money that it takes to maintain someone on death row while they exhaust all appeals. Tax payers are better off with criminals being in prison for the rest of their lives with no parole as it is cheaper overall. I think my biggest concern with the death penalty is the number of people who have sat on death row or have been executed who were innocent. For instance, the West Memphis Three come to mind. The justice system definitely needs to own up when they have made mistakes with any aspect of the cases, whether that's at the court level or law enforcement level. The WM3 are trying to get DNA testing performed on evidence, and the courts are blocking them at every turn. If they truly thought that had the right people, then they should not be afraid to let the defense have those items tested. I hope all this made sense. I really appreciate your all you do Peter. Thank you so much!

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Off with his head ! What about the rights of Tammy and the poor children?

Oh my, this is so interesting. The way this is beginning to play out for Daybell.

Two different trials now, so fair to have different pentalties.