Author Archives: Bobby G. Frederick

March 30, 2012
8:34 pm
by: Bobby G. Frederick

Move to Trial Theory

In the next couple of weeks I will be moving this blog and incorporating it into the trial theory blog. From here on out I will only be posting there. If you have been kind enough to link to South … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

March 29, 2012
10:54 am
by: Bobby G. Frederick

New Post at Trial Theory

PCR – can the prosecutor withhold the audio/video of a drug transaction prior to trial

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March 28, 2012
9:44 pm
by: Bobby G. Frederick

New posts at Trial Theory

Crash the system redux Snarky South Carolina Police Misconduct Update Transition

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March 11, 2012
9:23 am
by: Bobby G. Frederick

Crash the system

“The system of mass incarceration depends almost entirely on the cooperation of those it seeks to control.” A NY Times opinion piece written by civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander speaks the truth about our national system of mass incarceration and … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Criminal Defense, Indigent Defense, Jury trials, Legislation, Politics, Prison nation, Sixth Amendment, War on drugs, Wrongful Convictions

February 7, 2012
7:27 pm
by: Bobby G. Frederick

Lt. Ransom William’s point of view

More on Sheriff Cannon’s high speed chase in Charleston – the Post and Courier has the video from Lt. Ransom Williams’ patrol car, who was the furthest involved officer from the pursuit and yet managed to be the first on … Continue reading →

Posted in Police Misconduct

February 6, 2012
6:31 pm
by: Bobby G. Frederick

Loose Cannon

What happens when you “swerve in traffic” in front of the County Sheriff? I expect you get a traffic ticket, at a minimum. But what happens when you then don’t stop for the inevitable blue lights? It appears that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Police Misconduct

January 16, 2012
9:51 am
by: Bobby G. Frederick

When is the victim the prosecutor’s client?

The Indiana Supreme Court publicly reprimanded a prosecutor for allowing the victim in a case to dictate the terms of the defendant’s plea agreement, finding that the prosecutor “engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.” Respondent, however, did … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Prosecutorial misconduct

January 15, 2012
10:35 am
by: Bobby G. Frederick

S.C. police misconduct update

Lancaster County Sheriff’s Deputy Dale Perdue was fired and charged with burglary third degree, petit larceny, and misconduct in office after allegedly stealing construction materials from a home, while in his patrol car. A Seneca, S.C. police captain was demoted … Continue reading →

Posted in Police Misconduct

January 13, 2012
10:04 am
by: Bobby G. Frederick

Power – the slippery slope

The Montrose County, Colorado, District Attorney Myrl Serra has been disbarred following his convictions for criminal extortion, unlawful sexual contact, violating a protective order, harassment, and violating the conditions of his bail. There were multiple allegations against Serra of fairly … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Musings, Prosecutorial misconduct

January 9, 2012
11:56 am
by: Bobby G. Frederick

Atlantic Beach mayor arrested again

Retha Pierce was arrested for DUI Sunday night in Conway, S.C. Although she had prescription drugs on her, her breathalyzer result was 0.00. According to the article, she refused a urinalysis because they would not allow her to retain half … Continue reading →

Posted in DUI DWI Driving Under the Influence, Local