I would have hoped the Judge would have taken his record into consideration. I guess now we will have to depend on the jurors to use common sense…of course the Judge will reenter the picture for sentencing. Maybe she will have the opportunity to do her homework in advance.
Yes Judge, there are many of us who are interested in your reasoning. This was a violent, unprovoked attack on a kind, elderly couple in their own home….not a bar room brawl. How can you take this type of a crime so lightly?
Well then perhaps we DO need to protest on the Courthouse lawn. To have a Judge show this level of leniency on such a violent, crazed man committing such a violent, unprovoked assault on two retirees is beyond my comprehension. I don't know if this guy has a drug problem, mental problem, anger issues or all the above, but I am pretty darn certain something will set him off to commit a similar crime again. He needs to be locked up for the safety of our community and certainly for the safety and mental well being of the couple he attacked.
So:I still don't get it. It makes no sense to set this low of a bond for this level of crime. Is the Judge friends with this guy's mommy? To me, something smells fishy because no real Judge, in their right mind would take such a crime so lightly.
Pack the courtroom on September 8th at 8:30 am. No way should we allow this lunatic and our System to fail this kind couple.
I am deeply saddened this happened to your Grandparents - they are very kind people. This was a heinous and uncalled for crime. I certainly hope our Judicial system will work as it is supposed to and justice will prevail.
.And the 2nd crime committed here is that Judge Sandra Garner set bond for this lunatic at $50K instead of the $250K the DA argued for. Apparently Judge Garner recently attended a “class” focusing on criminals being innocent until proven guilty (they have a class for that?). This guy was caught still on the property, with the victim's blood on his clothing, the stick he used to beat the victim and positively identified by the couple that was attacked. - how much more guilty can you get? This guy was just arrested a couple weeks ago for a bar fight and let go. This was a violent, unprovoked attack on two very nice people. Tell me where is the justice for them. Now they have to live in fear of this crazy getting out of jail and coming back with a vengeance.
While I credit the PD for getting to the scene quickly, they are unable to actually protect our community. By the time they get the call and drive to the scene, the crime is already committed, the damage is already done. From there, it lies in the incapable hands of our Judicial system. It is their job to keep these crazies off the streets so they are unable to commit further crime. I am wondering if this attack had been on Judge Garner or a member of her family if she would have been so lenient when setting bond. I shudder to think what the outcome will be…the typical slap on the wrist and a hefty fine? I hope everyone remembers the name of this Judge and vote do not retain the next time she comes up. She is clearly not on the side of the people and appears to have a soft spot for criminals.
Sorry - I totally disagree. That cart you leave could very well cause a problem to someone when the wind whips it across the parking lot. As for the handicapped…I am not going to go there. I am certain for some, it is not a hardship to take a few more steps to park the cart in it's proper place, but for others, it may take every ounce of strength they have just to get back to the car. We really don't know their circumstances or physical limts and I find it unfair to judge their actions. A physically able person has no excuse.
This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I honestly do not understand why this is such a problem for some people. I put my cart (and any others I see) into the cart corral 100% of the time. No exceptions. I guess my hope is that even if others are rude, lazy or stupid…then at least maybe my car will be saved from dents by good karma.
I have complained about this problem for as long as I can remember. At least a handicapped person has a valid excuse, though I will say I have seen a handicapped person place their cart in the corral and turn around to see a young, physically abled person leave their cart in the parking space next to them or even worse, next to another parked car. I just cannot figure out if it is laziness or plain stupidity.
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vic (Anonymous) says…
I hope everyone has not forgotten about this case.
5 September 2009
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vic (Anonymous) says…
Some court info for Tuesday, Sept 8th:
If he bonds out of jail, the hearing will be at 8:30 am
If he does NOT bond out of jail, the hearing will be at 11:00 am
You can call the jail Sunday to see if he bonded out. (970) 824-4495
I hope enough people will show up to the hearing to show the Judge we are watching after our community.
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vic (Anonymous) says…
I would have hoped the Judge would have taken his record into consideration. I guess now we will have to depend on the jurors to use common sense…of course the Judge will reenter the picture for sentencing. Maybe she will have the opportunity to do her homework in advance.
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Yes Judge, there are many of us who are interested in your reasoning. This was a violent, unprovoked attack on a kind, elderly couple in their own home….not a bar room brawl. How can you take this type of a crime so lightly?
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Well then perhaps we DO need to protest on the Courthouse lawn. To have a Judge show this level of leniency on such a violent, crazed man committing such a violent, unprovoked assault on two retirees is beyond my comprehension. I don't know if this guy has a drug problem, mental problem, anger issues or all the above, but I am pretty darn certain something will set him off to commit a similar crime again. He needs to be locked up for the safety of our community and certainly for the safety and mental well being of the couple he attacked.
So:I still don't get it. It makes no sense to set this low of a bond for this level of crime. Is the Judge friends with this guy's mommy? To me, something smells fishy because no real Judge, in their right mind would take such a crime so lightly.
Pack the courtroom on September 8th at 8:30 am. No way should we allow this lunatic and our System to fail this kind couple.
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I am deeply saddened this happened to your Grandparents - they are very kind people. This was a heinous and uncalled for crime. I certainly hope our Judicial system will work as it is supposed to and justice will prevail.
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.And the 2nd crime committed here is that Judge Sandra Garner set bond for this lunatic at $50K instead of the $250K the DA argued for. Apparently Judge Garner recently attended a “class” focusing on criminals being innocent until proven guilty (they have a class for that?). This guy was caught still on the property, with the victim's blood on his clothing, the stick he used to beat the victim and positively identified by the couple that was attacked. - how much more guilty can you get? This guy was just arrested a couple weeks ago for a bar fight and let go. This was a violent, unprovoked attack on two very nice people. Tell me where is the justice for them. Now they have to live in fear of this crazy getting out of jail and coming back with a vengeance.
While I credit the PD for getting to the scene quickly, they are unable to actually protect our community. By the time they get the call and drive to the scene, the crime is already committed, the damage is already done. From there, it lies in the incapable hands of our Judicial system. It is their job to keep these crazies off the streets so they are unable to commit further crime. I am wondering if this attack had been on Judge Garner or a member of her family if she would have been so lenient when setting bond. I shudder to think what the outcome will be…the typical slap on the wrist and a hefty fine? I hope everyone remembers the name of this Judge and vote do not retain the next time she comes up. She is clearly not on the side of the people and appears to have a soft spot for criminals.
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vic (Anonymous) says…
City Market still offers that service. I am asked every time if I need help to the car.
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Sorry - I totally disagree. That cart you leave could very well cause a problem to someone when the wind whips it across the parking lot. As for the handicapped…I am not going to go there. I am certain for some, it is not a hardship to take a few more steps to park the cart in it's proper place, but for others, it may take every ounce of strength they have just to get back to the car. We really don't know their circumstances or physical limts and I find it unfair to judge their actions. A physically able person has no excuse.
This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I honestly do not understand why this is such a problem for some people. I put my cart (and any others I see) into the cart corral 100% of the time. No exceptions. I guess my hope is that even if others are rude, lazy or stupid…then at least maybe my car will be saved from dents by good karma.
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I have complained about this problem for as long as I can remember. At least a handicapped person has a valid excuse, though I will say I have seen a handicapped person place their cart in the corral and turn around to see a young, physically abled person leave their cart in the parking space next to them or even worse, next to another parked car. I just cannot figure out if it is laziness or plain stupidity.