Nearly 80 candidates filed for the Eighth Judicial District Court yesterday. Only Department 29 hasn’t had anyone file yet–one of just a few departments where the siting judge did not file on the first day. The empty departments are the ones drawing the most candidates. Any surprises from the first day? [TNI; RJ]
The Nevada Supreme Court decided that inmates must get credit for time served prior to sentencing. [TNI]
Legislative attorneys warn payroll tax lawsuit could threaten the Legislature’s whole legal system. [TNI]
Convicted pimp Ocean Fleming was released from prison. [I-Team]
The whole LCB / legislature suing thing is ridiculous. The legislative branch should not even be a party (whether as individuals, LCB, the legislature itself, etc.) to lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of statutes. The Nevada Supreme Court should hold that it had no standing, nor do any of the senators, to sue or be sued. It should be a private party suing whatever executive branch agency enforces the law.
Taxpayer funds shouldn't be paying for partisan litigation between our own lawmakers. I'm half tempted to find a way to file an amicus brief in this appeal. This nonsense has to stop.
Judge Scotti's error was not as to the content of the point he was making(which was essentially correct–courts should have little patience for manipulated attempts to be excused from jury duty) but the error was the manner and degree to which he was expressing it.
He really over-reacted by throwing the pocket constitution and hollering about prospective jurors going home at night and "fabricating shit" so they can appear the next morning and attempt to avoid jury duty while being examined by the attorneys.
But the reporting on this by the media, as well as the NSC opinion, just focused on Scotti's gross over-reaction, while totally ignoring the huge issue just below the surface–the dynamic he warned of was in fact occurring, and continues to occur in many cases.
For example, that nurse claiming she would not be able to be fair and objective in cases where children are victimized, and could simply not emotionally handle it . She said nothing about that the previous day, and in fact indicated she could serve. But she went home, and by the time examination continued of her the next morning, she indicated she could not be fair and would not be able to emotionally deal with the issues.
I call foul on that. Scotti was right. If only he hadn't gone bonkers with how he expressed his views and frustrations.
As the news recently reported, even the pope sometimes doesn't show the patience of a saint. I watched the video and while there was no call for the vulgarity I agree with your point.
The incident with Scotti was not isolated. It's not like he's a great judge who had one bad day. He's a mess, lacks a judicial temperament, and makes bizarre rulings regularly. This goes far beyond a potential juror trying to get out of a trial.
8:02 is right. He's well known for going off on court staff and losing control.
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Anonymous
January 7, 2020 5:59 pm
Someone better should run for Department 1.
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Anonymous
January 7, 2020 6:15 pm
Then why don't you run?
Attorneys are infamous for saying someone better should run for his or that, but then when some decent candidates do emerge based on attorneys encouraging such candidate to do so, the attorneys wind up doing little or nothing to support or contribute to such candidate.
It is not enough that you would be willing to vote for someone who you would consider to be a more solid candidate. Campaigns are absurdly expensive. Are you willing to make financial contribution if someone files who you would consider a more viable candidate?
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Anonymous
January 7, 2020 6:32 pm
Where can we learn who is running and in what department? The RJ just says lots of people are running for lots of seats.
Experience does not always equate to quality. Some people have spent many years being unreasonable, difficult, and unprepared. I'm also hoping for better candidates in 21 and 23 (and also 4, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, and 32).
But it easier than being a judge; thank you for the gag reflex.
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January 8, 2020 12:00 am
In some of these races, there are Departments where I do not recognize one single name among the candidates. Not one. Department 2, for example. And I've been around for awhile. Maybe they are all DAs or PDs.
I really appreciate Judge Denton and was glad to see him running again.
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January 8, 2020 11:18 am
Las Vegas is a cesspool of practicing attorneys in a broken criminal and civil justice system most appropriately described as parasitic at best.
Bob Eglet and his personal Eighth District Court lobbyist Dave Thomas have more influence over who sits on the bench in every department than the electorate.
The rewards for being a lawyer are alcoholism,drug addiction,insecurity complex disorders, narcissism,broken marriages, a whole range of physical health problems relating to anxiety and stress, a general self destructive life path.
Anything for the money… the most hated profession.
3:18 like any profession there is good and bad – I recently had a Realtor try to sell me a house full of f***ing termites that he knew about – inspection cost me $500 – now I've got to decide if I eat it or take legal action for $500 that I'd probably never collect anyway – so everything you said at 3:18AM I feel today towards Realtors
She remains the best judge on the Bench. I understand people who have issues with her demeanor that can be mercurial. I certainly can understand people who say she does not always make it easy in her courtroom. But to say she is a horrible judge who gets it wrong is simply not correct. She tackles complex cases better than any other judge on the bench.
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September 4, 2020 3:29 am
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The whole LCB / legislature suing thing is ridiculous. The legislative branch should not even be a party (whether as individuals, LCB, the legislature itself, etc.) to lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of statutes. The Nevada Supreme Court should hold that it had no standing, nor do any of the senators, to sue or be sued. It should be a private party suing whatever executive branch agency enforces the law.
Taxpayer funds shouldn't be paying for partisan litigation between our own lawmakers. I'm half tempted to find a way to file an amicus brief in this appeal. This nonsense has to stop.
Miley hasn't registered yet.
I don't think Miley is running. I've heard she's retiring.
Neither has Richard Scotti or David Jones.
Judge Scotti's error was not as to the content of the point he was making(which was essentially correct–courts should have little patience for manipulated attempts to be excused from jury duty) but the error was the manner and degree to which he was expressing it.
He really over-reacted by throwing the pocket constitution and hollering about prospective jurors going home at night and "fabricating shit" so they can appear the next morning and attempt to avoid jury duty while being examined by the attorneys.
But the reporting on this by the media, as well as the NSC opinion, just focused on Scotti's gross over-reaction, while totally ignoring the huge issue just below the surface–the dynamic he warned of was in fact occurring, and continues to occur in many cases.
For example, that nurse claiming she would not be able to be fair and objective in cases where children are victimized, and could simply not emotionally handle it . She said nothing about that the previous day, and in fact indicated she could serve. But she went home, and by the time examination continued of her the next morning, she indicated she could not be fair and would not be able to emotionally deal with the issues.
I call foul on that. Scotti was right. If only he hadn't gone bonkers with how he expressed his views and frustrations.
As the news recently reported, even the pope sometimes doesn't show the patience of a saint. I watched the video and while there was no call for the vulgarity I agree with your point.
The incident with Scotti was not isolated. It's not like he's a great judge who had one bad day. He's a mess, lacks a judicial temperament, and makes bizarre rulings regularly. This goes far beyond a potential juror trying to get out of a trial.
Sounds like 8:02 has a grudge
8:02 is right. He's well known for going off on court staff and losing control.
Someone better should run for Department 1.
Then why don't you run?
Attorneys are infamous for saying someone better should run for his or that, but then when some decent candidates do emerge based on attorneys encouraging such candidate to do so, the attorneys wind up doing little or nothing to support or contribute to such candidate.
It is not enough that you would be willing to vote for someone who you would consider to be a more solid candidate. Campaigns are absurdly expensive. Are you willing to make financial contribution if someone files who you would consider a more viable candidate?
Where can we learn who is running and in what department? The RJ just says lots of people are running for lots of seats.
Here you go:
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/election/Pages/CandidateFiling.aspx
FFS please please please someone run in Department 15. I cannot stand another 6 years of that on the bench.
For those who asked where you can look to see who has filed, https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/election/Pages/CandidateFiling.aspx
Beyond the incumbents who should draw an opponent, need better candidates in:
-> 21
-> 23
Sweetin, in DC 23, seems like a well experienced candidate.
Newberry and Reynolds, in DC 21, both seem well experienced civil litigators.
Experience does not always equate to quality. Some people have spent many years being unreasonable, difficult, and unprepared. I'm also hoping for better candidates in 21 and 23 (and also 4, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, and 32).
I second the person above who said there needs to be a better candidate in 15.
Jacob would be an excellent choice for 21 – he's got my vote!
Jacob is a good guy, but way too partisan.
Everybody is partisan especially when they say they aren't.
Being a judge seems like it would suck more than being an attorney.
and you make less money
https://briancpadgett.net/uncategorized/brian-c-padgett-yesterday-dec-30-hid-in-the-back-of-a-las-vegas-courtroom-like-the-coward-he-is-trying-to-avoid-his-victims/
Is this real?
Yep there is a slambook website against him. Welcome to the downside of the practice of law.
But it easier than being a judge; thank you for the gag reflex.
In some of these races, there are Departments where I do not recognize one single name among the candidates. Not one. Department 2, for example. And I've been around for awhile. Maybe they are all DAs or PDs.
One DA, one PD and one private criminal defense lawyer, most just a few years beyond the minimum experience requirement. That would explain it.
Judge Denton has our support.
I really appreciate Judge Denton and was glad to see him running again.
Las Vegas is a cesspool of practicing attorneys in a broken criminal and civil justice system most appropriately described as parasitic at best.
Bob Eglet and his personal Eighth District Court lobbyist Dave Thomas have more influence over who sits on the bench in every department than the electorate.
The rewards for being a lawyer are alcoholism,drug addiction,insecurity complex disorders, narcissism,broken marriages, a whole range of physical health problems relating to anxiety and stress, a general self destructive life path.
Anything for the money… the most hated profession.
The 3:18 a.m. comments are always the best!
3:18 like any profession there is good and bad – I recently had a Realtor try to sell me a house full of f***ing termites that he knew about – inspection cost me $500 – now I've got to decide if I eat it or take legal action for $500 that I'd probably never collect anyway – so everything you said at 3:18AM I feel today towards Realtors
3:18's comments are correct. Stop reelecting the Dave Thomas' clowns, and the RJC will get better.
When is the last to day to file you are runnung? Betsey Gonzalez has to go.
Typo aside, I agree with 4:31. My appeals practice will continue to thrive with her and the other candidates who filed. Lord help us!
Really? She is miles ahead of so many on the bench. (Scotti, Israel…) Sounds like you just have lost a few in her court room.
No, she is not, thanks, Betsey.
She is in fact horrible.
She remains the best judge on the Bench. I understand people who have issues with her demeanor that can be mercurial. I certainly can understand people who say she does not always make it easy in her courtroom. But to say she is a horrible judge who gets it wrong is simply not correct. She tackles complex cases better than any other judge on the bench.
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