The Los Angeles Superior Court has granted a demurrer in ACSOL’s challenge to an exclusion of all registrants from serving on a jury. The Court also scheduled a hearing to discuss the future of the case on August 11.
“We are gravely disappointed that the court took this action,” stated ACSOL Executive Director Janice Bellucci. “By doing so, the court has made a preliminary decision that the legislature can lawfully prevent anyone convicted of a sex offense, regardless of the type of offense or how long ago it occurred from being a juror.”
In its decision, the Court acknowledged that “there is no expressly stated legislative purpose” for the exclusion. The Court went further to stated that the legislative reason provided by the Attorney General’s Office for excluding registrants was irrelevant. Finally, the Court stated that its decision was based upon identification of a “plausible reason” for the exclusion.
“Although the Court stated that it had identified a plausible reason for registrants to be excluded from jury service, the Court failed to articulate that reason,” stated Bellucci. “We are currently considering whether to appeal this decision.”
The deadline for the appeal is 30 days after either the case is dismissed by the plaintiffs or the judge makes an adverse ruling on the merits of the case.
It amazes me how often the courts basically say “you’re right”, but still rule otherwise. How’s any justice supposed to be served in that kind of environment?
The silver lining
One positioned positive from the decision is this fact.
The intent of the registry is to impose affirmative restraint.
Restraint from the duty to serve as a jurist. While this intent was not specifically stated the effect is. One more nail in the coffin.
The court found a plausible reason why registrants should be excluded, but didn’t give the reason. Sounds like some judges need critical thinking skills and not using outdated information based on bogus evidence. Ok court why it is fine for other criminals to be on juries? There reoffending is frightening and high, not registrants.
I certainly hope you do appeal, though I understand if you don’t considering the costs and hours spent and the likelihood that the appellate court would say something like the lower court had the authority, but without giving a reason they can’t review if the ruling was proper. At most I would think a remand to articulate a reason, all of which will take months, if not years.
Or perhaps the whole thing can be revived at the August 11 hearing.
The court is basically saying “Because I said No and you don’t need to know why” which wrecks of a parental condescending tone. Appeal because it is the sensible thing to do and taxpayers have a right to know the judge’s thinking. That judgement is no better than a non-published opinion, in my opinion. Share it or don’t judge the case.
Sounds like “they” crossed the line in the sand once again.
Plausible Reason.
That’s frustrating as can be! I’m not at all a conspiratorial type, but you truly have to wonder in regards to everything related to registration in CA. Call it a plausible reason.
CO, MI, and PA have all made strides to weaken or end this. CA is currently stuck in neutral.
Last year, just before Thanksgiving, I served on a jury. The prior July, my wobbler was reduced to a misdemeanor and I was granted expungement. Apparently the reduction threw me back into the jury pool. I disclosed my conviction during voir dire and sat back and waited to be excluded. I was shocked when neither attorney tossed me.
Why Tim n WI I’m glad you as well as many understand about a silver lining or if they are still using nails’ in coffins today. While those are all expressions I’m sure no one would give one the finger i court today (sorry that slipped). Who can judge another or who judges one race from another of if they are ready to take a one spet program over the cucko’s nest. Can one judge CNN news unless someone says FAKE news. Can one judge a micro chip or whats planted in the human mind in this true justice for all.
There was an event out in your all’s area out in the Monterey area I guess many years ago I’m sure its worth everyone’s best interest to view it and maybe understand one’s own silver lining.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Billy+Graham+on+technology+and+faith&&view=detail&mid=14B91B1FE82BD968505C14B91B1FE82BD968505C&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DBilly%2BGraham%2Bon%2Btechnology%2Band%2Bfaith%26qpvt%3DBilly%2BGraham%2Bon%2Btechnology%2Band%2Bfaith%26FORM%3DVDRE
There is no legitimate reason to exclude People Forced to Register (PFRs). But, the reason to exclude is because PFRs are under 24/7/365 harassment by the criminal regimes. So for the benefit of the criminal regimes, they need to exclude. It would certainly be bad for the criminal regimes if I were on a jury. I would make them pay. Always.
Wage war on all Registry Supporters/Terrorists.
Yea you know what the COURTS reason they denied it ? BECAUSE THE ASSHOLES are STILL PUNISHING us !!!!!!!! and they know we will seek RETRIBUTION by finding someone NOT GUILTY as a GET EVEN for what the evil courts have done to us with this NEVER ENDING PUNISHMENT of REGISTRATION ! ! ! !
Will Allen I love you man but I guess sending you a case load of soap wouldn’t cut it. Sure sometimes one has to stand up and take a stand as Galen Baughman, but theirs’ a difference of who takes a stand, Sure we all want to end this registry. And yes I could of gave a Rick Warren’s view that was on TED also but I didn’t. View’s are good so stick with Janice’s view’s and her team’s efforts, so come down from your treehouse Will Allen. Listening is good.
Janice remember I was talking about the boy up in the tree when we were talking on the phone the other day. Sure Will we can all have a chip on our shoulder but Who said War is Hell or did not Napolean meet his match at Waterloo. One can’t really do but so much in this pandemic as people are scared. Sure its good to be prepared to fight one’s battle but many times the battle is within.
One wonders if one offends if one cuts one in court. I remember a lady on National news did that one time embarrassing isn’t it. Will Allen and all you will be all right .We all suffer in many ways. I’m just glad Barbara Mandrell wrote a song for me or someone about sleeping single in a double bed. Beats a jailhouse anytime. So if you have a wife dont’ sweat it she will stick by you. Guess its the decision of this jury to say give’m ?ell.
They don’t want rsos to serve on a jury IN CALIFORNIA because they’re trying to cover-up the shady moves that prosecutors use at trial in those types of cases.
This reminds me of the supreme courts recent decision to ban all felons in Florida till all fines are paid. How can one pay for fines if they are unemployed or underemployed? What are politicians and courts so afraid of? Either justice for all or none at all. Perhaps that’s what the goal is all citizens to become criminals according to the elite.
“.. Court stated that its decision was based upon identification of a “plausible reason” for the exclusion.” That is so frustrating! How is Justice served when judges fail to articulate their reasoning?? 😠
(😣 Yes, I am aware that judges often will not articulate any reason because it could provide the basis for an appeal. Nonetheless, it sucks! 😣)
The courts don’t want to risk someone with a “character flaw” involved in the outcome of a legal proceeding. They’re afraid it will just generate more appeals and acquittals once the public finds out a sex offender was on the jury.
United States of Hate.
The Amendments a rejection of nobility. One could say the amendments need to be seriously looked at today along with the bill of rights and the constutition as things can go wrong and with many of these offender cases one gets mixed up in. Even with the casting off of social justice and its buttressing releigon freedom. And remember its all for public safety.
Guess today one has a free enterprise to be a busybody or try one’s spirit in these demeaning clashes by authorities to prove. Sure no man can tame the tongue that is aready been proven by the bible. Puting enmity between the woman and the man that has been proven. Sure we all have questions and sure we all seem angry. Even the women are angry and their countenance has taken its toll with many of these ordeals pressed upon some of these men.
Seems like many or all on here are better than the authorities or smarter just from observation of being back on here. Was their actually any talk about religion until I sort of brought it up. Sure you had Tim n WI with his its all about computer data, spying, defrauding understanding, nothing wrong with that but one thing that stands out in all of this were is the true justice. Where is the dignity of all in this jury trial.
I’m sure one can play dungon’s and dragon’s in many ways, talk on face book, or trying to get a date with some person on a computer, and even using a sexual overtone. Say something like Kiss my Ass which can be taken in different contexts. I’m even sure some on here would of liked to tell their authorities something like that.
One wonders, is it all about who is gay or taking a walk on the wild side, or having your prejudice’s, or who’s playing this song and tap dance to another with this pretending. Guess one doesn’t go on proof today just the facts. One wonders who’s the Bojangles on the registry or who actually smiles today or who is of good cheer.
If I was on a jury I would be a thorn in the DA’s side due to the fact all they care about is conviction rates and not justice. Back when President Obama was elected, Michelle said, “This is the first time I’m proud of my country.” Me seeing how the justice system really is i say, “Wow this country is a joke when it comes to freedom.”
Child sex traffickers and this IML law. Was listening today about this Chris Smith from New Jersey about his dishing out figures, percentages, rehiblitation stats and said to myself how wise can he be or for that matter who actually lives across the street from you.
I wonder if its a Norman Bates or even a Decon from your church or someone upset with the status quo of liberty and Justice today or just some angry grouch or even boo living across the street from you. Yes there was a girlfriend of my sister that named her first child boo actually that was a nickname but he’s living in Atlanta today.
Guess one doesn’t actually know their neighbors until one reaches out to meet them. Guess today things change. Yesterday I was 66 and we don’t get any younger but seems unrest actually has been getting or having its ups and downs since the 60’s. Obviously everyone is pissed over the sex registry, Some might even be pissed at the me too movement or the BLM ordeal that seems has gotten out of hand more plus many more movements. Even government.
With tax rate increases today, housing for prisoners, guardianship programs, prison reform, even human rights in general. So were does that leave government or a nobody tells me what to do society today… wonder what president coined that phrase. I think it was clyde, what do you think David or some gladator down the road (tossing bar of soap to Will Allen). but in the long run its about human understanding and one’s inalienable rights which are at many times being abused daily. Isn’t one’s conscious being abused with these internet encounters or are all being tramped over on by the governments in many ways.
Yes if a picture could say or invoke uneasy persecutions in this registry than in a way who has 20-20 vison today or is hindsight better than foresight. Hey even an idea about a John Lewis voting rights for sex offenders after probation or time served as they are a minority also and many are discriminated against.