OFF THE WIRE
WHAT THE FUCK...
MASSACHUSETTS:
This is ludicrous!! This guy had NO BUSINESS
even being here, never mind on the road driving, and never mind driving drunk!!
He kills an innocent motorcyclist, and now is found incompetent to stand trial
due to unique cultural background? WTF?
Why is he still even here????
http://www.ijreview.com/2013/04/46285-judge-rules-drunk-driving-illegal-alien-incompetent-to-stand-trial-due-to-unique-cultural-background/
Judge Rules Drunk-Driving Illegal Alien Incompetent To Stand
Trial Due To ‘Unique Cultural Background’
Michael Miller
Meanwhile, back in Crazy Town: An illegal alien in Massachusetts
who was drunk driving when he hit and dragged a Milford, Mass. man to his death
has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
Insane? Nope. Mentally handicapped? Not even close. “Unique
cultural background”? You got it.
Judge Janet Kinton-Walker ruled that Nicolas Guaman’s “unique
cultural background” prohibits him from understanding the U.S. legal process.
The judge also ruled that Guaman lacks the ability to effectively consult with
his attorney. (What, they couldn’t find a Spanish-speaking attorney in all of
Massachusetts?)
FOX 25 in Boston broke the story and covered it extensively.
“My first reaction yesterday was devastation,” Maloney said. “I
just can’t believe that he was found mentally incompetent based on his education
level and unique language. However, after being able to think about it
overnight, I’m hoping that this will close whatever loopholes that the defense
has to try to appeal or get a retrial if we ever get to a trial.”
“I think this does give the defense attorney the opportunity to
request the bail for Guaman,” said Maloney. “Up until now, he has not been
eligible for bail, so he may be eligible to be released on bail because of this
recent decision.” (Gee, the southern border is just as easy to cross heading
south, isn’t it?)
When asked whether she believes Guaman does not understand the
court process in the United States because of his language barrier, Maloney
said: “No, I don’t believe it. In the past, he’s had other run-ins with the law.
He’s been in court multiple times on other charges prior to all this in August
2011, and a Spanish interpreter or no interpreter was used for those hearings
and he’s always managed just fine.”
Maloney and her family were scheduled to meet with the DA today
to discuss the ruling and what the next steps in the case may be. Guaman pleaded
guilty [see correction] to second-degree charges and is due back in court in
June. Because of the court ruling, he may be eligible for bail.
Without a doubt, defense attorneys across the nation will be
watching this case and its outcome very closely. If, somehow, Guaman avoids
justice – you can count on this defense coming to a courthouse near you – soon.
¿me entiendes?
CORRECTION: The assistant editor made an error and wrote that
Guaman pleaded “guilty” to the charge. He actually pleaded not guilty, as
pointed out by the author Michael Miller.
