Appeals court overturns attempted murder conviction in 2006 gan...

A state appellate court this week reversed the attempted murder conviction of a teen accused of shooting a man five times outside a Live Oak apartment complex, authorities said.

[john doe]

These morons didn't even mention which appeals court threw a monkey wrench into this case. That detail should have been in the first paragraph. I wonder if it's the same bunch in San Jose, who turned a hit man loose, for shooting the wrong guy at Autorella several years ago?

[john doe]

What kind of stupid filter censors words like m-o-n-k-e-y? At this rate, we won't be able to post anything but a bunch of ********** before long. They are SENILE.

[ENFORCE IT]

and You the taxpayers are still paying for his familys section 8...

[Live Oak Rez]

This is complete bull. I am all for innocent until proven guilty and guess what. He was! The protective order didn't prove his innocence and there was a plethora of other evidence showing that he was the shooter. I effin hate technicalities like that.

[Jerry]

john doe wrote:

These morons didn't even mention which appeals court threw a **** wrench into this case. That detail should have been in the first paragraph. I wonder if it's the same bunch in San Jose, who turned a hit man loose, for shooting the wrong guy at Autorella several years ago?

What I like about this country is that there is some fairness in our legal system which provides protection to it's citizens. Too many innocent people have been railroaded because their rights were not protected...mostly minorities.

[The ORIGINAL Sum Dim]

Why the **** should we have to obey the law when those **** gangbangers don't!!!! That's what I **** want to know.

[Cooper]

Post #5 Jerry...When they let this killer go you can watch over your shoulder because you may be his next victim. Its certain the City Council won't protect you.

[Time for Revolution]

That's OK, I'm prepared to adminster justice on the spot if assaulted... no courts, no appeals, no regrets.

[jimi doss]

Prosecutor Rowland said the appeal hinged on how long the protective order was in place. She recommended during trial that it be lifted as soon as the witness testified. But according to the ruling, Almquist during trial denied a request to examine the witness's statement.
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Almquist , Is this guy for real ? Why dont we just give out lolli pops to anyone who commits a violent crime instead of arresting them and having a trial ?

Just think of all the money we would save and yet we would still have the same amount of criminals on the street at the rate Almquist lets em out .

Ya wanna stop the violence on the streets oF Santa Cruz County ? GET ALMQUIST OFF THE BENCH !! That would be a first step !

[Jim]

Cooper wrote:

Post #5 Jerry...When they let this killer go you can watch over your shoulder because you may be his next victim. Its certain the City Council won't protect you.

City Council?? It was Live Oak. You seem to be qualified to work at the Sentinel with your fact checking.

[Reality Bites]

This is the result you should expect when someone without trial experience become a judge. Almquist, like most of the candidates now running for judge, couldn't find the courthouse without a map before the governor appointed him. Without trial experience he's learning, and making mistakes, at the expense of public safety. Keep that in mind when you vote next June.

[sorryazz]

This is what appointed judges get us - crummy judgments. The judicial appointment process must stop. We the people should elect judges and justices based on their records. We need people who have a strong understanding of constitutional law.

[Boulder Bob]

Anyone can make a mistake, but Judge Almquist is an amateur, a dilettante, and the worst Superior Court Judge in Santa Cruz County. He was appointed during the lame-duck phase of the Gray Davis administration. I voted for Gov. Davis and voted against his recall, but the worst actions of Gov. Davis occurred during the thirty days after the recall when newly-elected Gov. Schwarzenegger abdicated his own election. Also, to the best of my knowledge, Judge Almquist is the only local Superior Court Judge with a case record in the Superior Court's criminal database. He's up for re-election in June, 2012.

[Cop]

This is a small picture of what members of law enforcement have to deal with on a daily basis. Although this mess is happening in the courts and has little to do with the Copper's job, it shows how the cop's hands are tied so many times. Often we know about crimes, but it takes jumping through a bunch of loops to take action effectively.

[sorryazz]

Boulder Bob wrote:

Anyone can make a mistake, but Judge Almquist is an amateur, a dilettante, and the worst Superior Court Judge in Santa Cruz County. He was appointed during the lame-duck phase of the Gray Davis administration. I voted for Gov. Davis and voted against his recall, but the worst actions of Gov. Davis occurred during the thirty days after the recall when newly-elected Gov. Schwarzenegger abdicated his own election. Also, to the best of my knowledge, Judge Almquist is the only local Superior Court Judge with a case record in the Superior Court's criminal database. He's up for re-election in June, 2012.

Well good bloody luck finding someone to run against him. There's some sort of unwritten code which is rarely broken. Kathleen Akao did and kicked newly appointed Kovacevich right off the bench.

Word is that Atack will take retirement in 2010 opening up two seats for election. The sharks are already circling with five people already running. This will be an interesting election. I for one will NOT vote for anyone who is running for retirement. Judges are eligible for a full ride retirement at 62, even if they only served for a short period of time. So no, I won't be voting for anyone running for retirement! I want someone well versed in constitutional law and who will support the constitution. I'm planning on taking a good hard look at the younger candidates. I've heard Gallagher speak twice, he gave the exact same speech and even shed a few tears on cue. I threw up a little in my mouth the second time.

[jimi doss]

Boulder Bob wrote:

Anyone can make a mistake, but Judge Almquist is an amateur, a dilettante, and the worst Superior Court Judge in Santa Cruz County. He was appointed during the lame-duck phase of the Gray Davis administration. I voted for Gov. Davis and voted against his recall, but the worst actions of Gov. Davis occurred during the thirty days after the recall when newly-elected Gov. Schwarzenegger abdicated his own election. Also, to the best of my knowledge, Judge Almquist is the only local Superior Court Judge with a case record in the Superior Court's criminal database. He's up for re-election in June, 2012.

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So according to your post ,you voted for Gray Davis and supported all his appointments and beliefs right ?

So in an abstract kind of way , The People YOU voted for . As well as the beliefs and decisions of those people YOU voted for have brought us Judge Almquist Right ??

So why should we even listen to what you believe and support now ?

[jimi doss]

Boulder Bob wrote:

Anyone can make a mistake, but Judge Almquist is an amateur, a dilettante, and the worst Superior Court Judge in Santa Cruz County. He was appointed during the lame-duck phase of the Gray Davis administration. I voted for Gov. Davis and voted against his recall, but the worst actions of Gov. Davis occurred during the thirty days after the recall when newly-elected Gov. Schwarzenegger abdicated his own election. Also, to the best of my knowledge, Judge Almquist is the only local Superior Court Judge with a case record in the Superior Court's criminal database. He's up for re-election in June, 2012.

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Dont get me wrong I think Almquist bites the big green donkey dong ,, I believe in my hrert hes an absolute failure at protecting the people of Santa Cruz County !!!!

But dude , You are doing one thing then a few years later taking a totaly opposite stance .

It just seems really wishy washy is all Im saying Ok ?? No offense meant , I just see it as kinda weird that you say you supported his appointment or at least you supported those who appointed him .

I hope Im not getting the wrong message and if so I apologize to you sincerly it just seems kinda weird to me Thats all.

[jimi doss]

Live Oak Rez wrote:

This is complete bull. I am all for innocent until proven guilty and guess what. He was! The protective order didn't prove his innocence and there was a plethora of other evidence showing that he was the shooter. I effin hate technicalities like that.

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Now your someone that I can totaly agree with !!!!!!!

[James Penn]

The appointment of Almquist was purely political and had nothing to do with his qualifications or merit. The same holds true for Mark Stone who was appointed to Almquist's newly vacant Supervisorial position.

These appointments of ineffective puppets is the root cause of most of the problems we see today in the County of Santa Cruz.

It's widespread and common, encompassing judgeships, supervisors, water boards and nonprofits.

[FIREWORKS FOREVER]

sorryazz wrote:

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Well good bloody luck finding someone to run against him. There's some sort of unwritten code which is rarely broken. Kathleen Akao did and kicked newly appointed Kovacevich right off the bench.
Word is that Atack will take retirement in 2010 opening up two seats for election. The sharks are already circling with five people already running. This will be an interesting election. I for one will NOT vote for anyone who is running for retirement. Judges are eligible for a full ride retirement at 62, even if they only served for a short period of time. So no, I won't be voting for anyone running for retirement! I want someone well versed in constitutional law and who will support the constitution. I'm planning on taking a good hard look at the younger candidates. I've heard Gallagher speak twice, he gave the exact same speech and even shed a few tears on cue. I threw up a little in my mouth the second time.

Two words. Rebeca Connlly. She is 46 years old and a constitutional lawyer and will be a good judge for a long time.