The Eighth Judicial District Court will make a phased transition to Zoom starting Monday. Check out the department guidelines page for a specific department for more details. [Clark County Courts]
A cyberattack took down the Nevada Gaming Control Board website. [TNI]
Telles’ second attempt to recuse judge is denied. [RJ]
State Engineer can limit water in Coyote Springs, Nevada Supreme Court rules. [RJ]
Lost Legacy: selling dead people’s house s can be a lucrative business for probate administrators, lawyers, real estate agents, and house flippers. [RJ]
MGM Grand and Cosmopolitan to pay $7.45 million after former exec’s guilty plea in money laundering probe. [8NewsNow]
Community asks why Sean Larimer isn’t behind bars after multiple DUIs, John G. Watkins explains why. [News3LV]
New videos show deadly beating of Rancho High student. [News3LV]
That Larimer case is a perfect example of why Nevada DUI laws are far too convenient. He is ordered to “stay out of trouble” and not drink, but he’s had 2 DUI’s in less than a year. There’s no chance he abides by that. Licenses should be permanently revoked following a 2nd DUI.
Revoking for multiple DUI’s won’t do much, its not like killing 3 people fixed anything. We have simple mechanical means to prevent drunk driving but not the political willpower.
For what those DUIs have cost him, he could have taken several hundred Uber rides. I try to understand addiction, etc. but I just don’t get it.
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January 26, 2024 7:12 am
Question for criminal practitioners, how much did Telles’ self-representation limit what Draskovich can now do? Given the DNA (and other evidence), what could Draskovich reasonably accomplish here for Telles?
Assuming the trial actually goes forward as scheduled, absolutely, Robert “Rob” wasted months of investigative time. However, I can almost guarantee if new counsel asked for a continuance and Robert “Rob” agreed the court would grant it. Far too much risk of reversal forcing this to go on schedule.
Then why is Draskovich saying they want the March trial date? And again, given the DNA evidence, what is it that Draskovich can even do for Telles? If the death penalty were on the table, Draskovich could save Telles from that, but the DA isn’t seeking that.
Because Bob has been telling everyone that his March trial calendar is packed so by saying that he has to try Telles he is going to buy other continuances.
It is not fair but he can buy continuances and then bow out of Telles just like every attorney before him. Odds that Draskovich actually tries Telles is below 2%.
I can’t disagree. When I was a prosecutor I had a couple of serial lawyer switchers. Thee new lawyer march into court, puff about, then drop out a few weeks later. One woman went through 5 high-end lawyers, she was a big talker but never could come up with the cash.
The DA has great fear of Draskovich. This is a masterstroke by Telles. What can Drascovich do? How about a complete acquittal followed by Telles posing by German’s grave.
You cannot be serious. As someone about whom Jeff German wrote more than one unflattering article, I can tell you that he was dogged and got it wrong some (quite a bit) of the time. However the adage the “pen is mightier than the sword” is proverbial; you do not get to take a sword in a landscaper’s hat and stab the guy with the pen to death no matter how much you do not like what he says.
@2:11, at some point, a person’s use of the pen is so evil and malicious, that it has the same effect as if a literal sword was used to cut you and your family. In those circumstances, responding with a literal sword may be your only way to respond and preserve your own life. Now, a jury will have to decide if German’s words rose to the level of essentially threatening Rob’s life, family and livelihood, but if they did, people on here may be surprised at the verdict.
I thought an appeal bond in New York was 2% but the news indicated that for the first EJ Carroll verdict he had to post a $5.6 million bond. Curious what Defendant would post here, assuming the court upholds the punitive damages amount post-trial.
Interest rate is 9%, I saw a bond company say they write the bond for 120% of the judgment, with the bond fee being 2% with sufficient collateral. So $1.6 million paid to avoid fronting the $83 mill.
What bonding company would ever underwrite this guy, given his record and all of the other issues he is facing? He’s Kryptonite to any legitimate institution.
That’s two losses to her, his ego must be on nuclear meltdown mode now. $5 mill the first time wasn’t a strong enough message.
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January 26, 2024 2:47 pm
For those of you frustrated by the whole E-File validation system, I spent an hour on the telephone with Tyler Technologies today. Tyler said its a feature that EJDC demanded that Tyler recommended against but that the Court insisted on the feature. They admit to getting lots of calls and that its defective. They said best that we could do would be to leave comments on their page about the feature being defective and asking the Court to turn it off again. I suggested that Tyler not roll it out unless and until it actually worked; apparently that was not an option.
You will rarely find an attorney who thinks Ballou is less prepared for ruling on civil matters than me. With that said, what in Gods Green Earth is Judicial Discipline doing wasting time going after Judge Ballou and her choice to speak about tits (her word not mine)?
“Judge Ballou posted a photograph of her Facebook page of herself in a hot tub with two public defenders, Shana Brouwers and Robson Hauser, with the caption, ‘Robson is surrounded by great tits,’” according to the formal statement of charges. In a second count, the commission alleged that the Facebook post demonstrates that Ballou again violated three rules requiring a judge to promote public confidence and avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety, to show that they cannot be influenced, and to not participate in activities that would appear to undermine the judge’s independence, integrity or impartiality.”
So she went to a concert at Life is Beautiful. And she sat in a hot tub with friends? You think THAT is the reason that people have no public confidence in the judiciary and that there is impropriety? Because she wanted to do to a concert and hang out with friends? There are lots of great reasons to question Judge Ballou’s fitness for being a judge on the bench. These two charges are not that.
Stop being obtuse.
It’s not even remotely about her attending a concert or sitting in a hot tub with friends. If she isn’t smart enough to refrain from making such social media posts, then the world is well within its rights to question her fitness for the bench.
8 News Now might want to update the caption to the two photos: an ethics complaint with the Commission on Judicial Discipline is not a “criminal complaint.”
I was skeptical due to her lack of civil experience, but have been pleasantly surprised. These judicial discipline fools can sod right off as far as I am concerned. Judges are elected by the people, not by Paul Dehle or any other bunch of prigs.
I bet they are just going after her because she made a certain union unhappy with her comments about police. I guess unions have a lot of political power, who would have guessed?
Judicial Discipline desperately needs an overhaul. This is the second complaint they have filed in 4 years that involves a female judge’s clothing. Judges are held to a higher standard, but that is about their ethics, it is not supposed to be a cover for a small cabal of middle aged men to harass women they deem “unladylike” with total power and total impunity.
Rather than pretend motivated reasoning doesn’t drive decisions, I will ask the question: is she an okay judge or not? If not, use this excuse to remove her because such outrageous behavior is unacceptable in a public servant. If she’s competent and honorable, let this pass because partying in a hot tub is not a crime. Ask Tark.
She is not acceptable as a civil judge but she is not dishonorable. Remove her for her actual shortcomings but do not create false bases for removal. And do not allow the LVPPA to be the kingmakers and queenkillers that they seek to be.
She is not a good civil judge and does not seem to have much interest to be one. I don’t practice criminal law, so maybe she is a good criminal judge. Heck, I would probably be a poor criminal judge if I was appointed or elected to a department with a split docket.
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Former Attorney
January 27, 2024 11:08 am
That photo is hilariously humiliating for all 3 of them.
Wonder who turned in the Judge from Instagram? Inquiring minds want to know who made the complaint. Personally think she will be defeated in next election cycle because of this and her other comments.
There is no question but that the LVPPA is behind all of the complaints against her. They have made it known (including on billboards) that they are seeking to have her removed.
That Larimer case is a perfect example of why Nevada DUI laws are far too convenient. He is ordered to “stay out of trouble” and not drink, but he’s had 2 DUI’s in less than a year. There’s no chance he abides by that. Licenses should be permanently revoked following a 2nd DUI.
*lenient.
The 7-year reset should be changed to 20.
Revoking for multiple DUI’s won’t do much, its not like killing 3 people fixed anything. We have simple mechanical means to prevent drunk driving but not the political willpower.
What mechanical means are you referring to?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyvmGnhu8o6/?igsh=bDk4dWVjdnh1bjdo
For what those DUIs have cost him, he could have taken several hundred Uber rides. I try to understand addiction, etc. but I just don’t get it.
Question for criminal practitioners, how much did Telles’ self-representation limit what Draskovich can now do? Given the DNA (and other evidence), what could Draskovich reasonably accomplish here for Telles?
Assuming the trial actually goes forward as scheduled, absolutely, Robert “Rob” wasted months of investigative time. However, I can almost guarantee if new counsel asked for a continuance and Robert “Rob” agreed the court would grant it. Far too much risk of reversal forcing this to go on schedule.
Then why is Draskovich saying they want the March trial date? And again, given the DNA evidence, what is it that Draskovich can even do for Telles? If the death penalty were on the table, Draskovich could save Telles from that, but the DA isn’t seeking that.
Like in every crappy defense case, do your best to cast doubt.
Because Bob has been telling everyone that his March trial calendar is packed so by saying that he has to try Telles he is going to buy other continuances.
That’s not fair.
It is not fair but he can buy continuances and then bow out of Telles just like every attorney before him. Odds that Draskovich actually tries Telles is below 2%.
I can’t disagree. When I was a prosecutor I had a couple of serial lawyer switchers. Thee new lawyer march into court, puff about, then drop out a few weeks later. One woman went through 5 high-end lawyers, she was a big talker but never could come up with the cash.
The DA has great fear of Draskovich. This is a masterstroke by Telles. What can Drascovich do? How about a complete acquittal followed by Telles posing by German’s grave.
Oh Mr. Comedian, you slay me. Sort of like what Telles did to German.
You cannot be serious. As someone about whom Jeff German wrote more than one unflattering article, I can tell you that he was dogged and got it wrong some (quite a bit) of the time. However the adage the “pen is mightier than the sword” is proverbial; you do not get to take a sword in a landscaper’s hat and stab the guy with the pen to death no matter how much you do not like what he says.
Time for Thwackage.
Ooooor, Telles got a hold of a cell phone in CCDC.
Thanks Rob for weighing in.
@2:11, at some point, a person’s use of the pen is so evil and malicious, that it has the same effect as if a literal sword was used to cut you and your family. In those circumstances, responding with a literal sword may be your only way to respond and preserve your own life. Now, a jury will have to decide if German’s words rose to the level of essentially threatening Rob’s life, family and livelihood, but if they did, people on here may be surprised at the verdict.
Sounds like someone has a fantasy about killing meanies from the internet, and is pretending it has legal support. Hint: it doesn’t.
Oh Law Firm Dexter, you frighten me.
This is a better summary of the Nevada Supreme Court water decision: https://www.westernwaternotes.com/p/nevada-supreme-court-issues-major
Rothberg did a solid article in the Indy.
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-supreme-court-issues-major-water-ruling-with-implications-for-state-groundwater-management
Anybody heard any rumors about the workers comp defense firms in town?
Just rumors generally? Something specific?
Come on man, you can’t start a thread with this nonsense. . . .
Yes I can!!! Give me the dirt!!
What did you hear?
Was my wife involved? That bitch!
I guess all the “treatment” Sean Larimer got 20 years ago was effective. He’s obviously a new and reformed man.
Imagine your opposing party asking the jury to award Plaintiff $24M and the jury gives Plaintiff $83M. That is some fine lawyering.
I thought an appeal bond in New York was 2% but the news indicated that for the first EJ Carroll verdict he had to post a $5.6 million bond. Curious what Defendant would post here, assuming the court upholds the punitive damages amount post-trial.
Interest rate is 9%, I saw a bond company say they write the bond for 120% of the judgment, with the bond fee being 2% with sufficient collateral. So $1.6 million paid to avoid fronting the $83 mill.
Just to clarify that is $1.6M bonding premium and pledge of $99.96 Million Dollars in assets.
What bonding company would ever underwrite this guy, given his record and all of the other issues he is facing? He’s Kryptonite to any legitimate institution.
That’s two losses to her, his ego must be on nuclear meltdown mode now. $5 mill the first time wasn’t a strong enough message.
For those of you frustrated by the whole E-File validation system, I spent an hour on the telephone with Tyler Technologies today. Tyler said its a feature that EJDC demanded that Tyler recommended against but that the Court insisted on the feature. They admit to getting lots of calls and that its defective. They said best that we could do would be to leave comments on their page about the feature being defective and asking the Court to turn it off again. I suggested that Tyler not roll it out unless and until it actually worked; apparently that was not an option.
Very interesting. Time for EDJC to answer why they insisted on the “feature” against the vendor’s recommendation.
Again I say: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-judge-posed-in-hot-tub-with-public-defenders-faces-ethics-charges/?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral
Why was the Billie Eilish tweet quoted?
You will rarely find an attorney who thinks Ballou is less prepared for ruling on civil matters than me. With that said, what in Gods Green Earth is Judicial Discipline doing wasting time going after Judge Ballou and her choice to speak about tits (her word not mine)?
“Judge Ballou posted a photograph of her Facebook page of herself in a hot tub with two public defenders, Shana Brouwers and Robson Hauser, with the caption, ‘Robson is surrounded by great tits,’” according to the formal statement of charges. In a second count, the commission alleged that the Facebook post demonstrates that Ballou again violated three rules requiring a judge to promote public confidence and avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety, to show that they cannot be influenced, and to not participate in activities that would appear to undermine the judge’s independence, integrity or impartiality.”
So she went to a concert at Life is Beautiful. And she sat in a hot tub with friends? You think THAT is the reason that people have no public confidence in the judiciary and that there is impropriety? Because she wanted to do to a concert and hang out with friends? There are lots of great reasons to question Judge Ballou’s fitness for being a judge on the bench. These two charges are not that.
Judicial Canon 6.9(o) Judges shall not mention the fact that they have tits.
The idiot in charge of it has to create work for himself in order to justify his continued full-time employment.
Poor Robson, he just wanted to have a good time in a hot tub and now his name and picture are in the news.
Stop being obtuse.
It’s not even remotely about her attending a concert or sitting in a hot tub with friends. If she isn’t smart enough to refrain from making such social media posts, then the world is well within its rights to question her fitness for the bench.
8 News Now might want to update the caption to the two photos: an ethics complaint with the Commission on Judicial Discipline is not a “criminal complaint.”
I was skeptical due to her lack of civil experience, but have been pleasantly surprised. These judicial discipline fools can sod right off as far as I am concerned. Judges are elected by the people, not by Paul Dehle or any other bunch of prigs.
She is less then appropriate for the bench and you know it. Thanks Erika for weighing in.
I bet they are just going after her because she made a certain union unhappy with her comments about police. I guess unions have a lot of political power, who would have guessed?
Judicial Discipline desperately needs an overhaul. This is the second complaint they have filed in 4 years that involves a female judge’s clothing. Judges are held to a higher standard, but that is about their ethics, it is not supposed to be a cover for a small cabal of middle aged men to harass women they deem “unladylike” with total power and total impunity.
Judge Ballou is in some trouble
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-judge-posed-in-hot-tub-with-public-defenders-faces-ethics-charges/amp/
You had the perfect pun…. she’s in hot water.
I actually like the “slay me” pun above better
Rather than pretend motivated reasoning doesn’t drive decisions, I will ask the question: is she an okay judge or not? If not, use this excuse to remove her because such outrageous behavior is unacceptable in a public servant. If she’s competent and honorable, let this pass because partying in a hot tub is not a crime. Ask Tark.
She is not acceptable as a civil judge but she is not dishonorable. Remove her for her actual shortcomings but do not create false bases for removal. And do not allow the LVPPA to be the kingmakers and queenkillers that they seek to be.
She is not a good civil judge and does not seem to have much interest to be one. I don’t practice criminal law, so maybe she is a good criminal judge. Heck, I would probably be a poor criminal judge if I was appointed or elected to a department with a split docket.
That photo is hilariously humiliating for all 3 of them.
Wonder who turned in the Judge from Instagram? Inquiring minds want to know who made the complaint. Personally think she will be defeated in next election cycle because of this and her other comments.
There is no question but that the LVPPA is behind all of the complaints against her. They have made it known (including on billboards) that they are seeking to have her removed.
I question this. So there must be a question. . . .
Your questions must be based gossamer threads of whimsy and speculation. There is no question.
I question that too. . . . and I love gossamer threads of whimsy and speculation. Summary Judgment Granted.