The worse that can happen to him is disbarrment.He put honor student's lives on hold for a year.And he was willing to send them to prison for something he knew they were innocent of.Why isn't he facing jailtime?He swore to uphold the law.Instead he tried to ruin the lives of young men to better himself.Why disbarr him? He already resigned.Those families will sue for millions.
2007-06-15 11:59:40 · 6 answers · asked by Steve 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I absolutely agree. He's still lying, claiming he didn't turn over the DNA evidence to the defense becuase he was "distracted" with his re-election campaign. Does he really think people are that stupid to believe that? He should man up, admit he tried to fix it and hold his hands out for some nice cuffs.
2007-06-15 12:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by RP McMurphy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Even though he has resigned, the job had provided certain immunity from lawsuits, something that ALL attorney's general have nationwide, and because this happened during that time in office they can't sue him.The best they can hope for IS disbarrment. Bisbarrment means he will not be able to practice law in the state of North Carolina for a period of years, if not permanently. So in essence, he will lose the ability to earn money in his chosen profession. Always hit the wallet, that hurts the most
His problem was that he went forward with blinders on, and no matter what the evidence to the contrary was, he "stayed the course" wait a minute.................. seems kind of familiar but on a national scale. God I hope it's not catching
For our Prosecutor below. thank you for believing in the system you work in. It is tough.
In the state of N.C. he has immunity from prosecution, it had been discussed prior to ethics charges being handed down
2007-06-15 19:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Today's hearing was limited to a disciplinary hearing before the state Supreme Court. They only have power to disbar him, which is a harsh penalty because it deprives him from the privilege of ever practicing law again--anywhere. That's not harsh enough, imo. However, I disagree with the answers that prosecutors have absolute immunity. In my state he could be sued for both malicious prosecution and abuse of process, which could cost him millions. He only resigned from the D.A.'s position, didn't he? If the new prosecutor can prove he did this intentionally and maliciously--which it looks like they can--they can still bring criminal charges. However, I don't live in his state and these rules could vary. I'm sure he could be sued for malicious prosecution at the very least. Prosecutors in my state have qualified immunity, not absolute immunity. We haven't heard the end of this. Today was limited to attorney discipline only.
2007-06-15 19:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the paper. Democratic Governor
2007-06-15 19:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hmm, a prosecutor has absolute discretion, that would be a tough defense to overcome
2007-06-15 19:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
he does lots of $$ penalties!, he fu*cked with wrong crowd.civil law suits will bury this piece of shi*t.f*cking politicians!
2007-06-15 19:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by avenger 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋