tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post3774815468423645004..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Dallas Public Defender to lose 2 more positionsGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-47903326097865069532008-08-25T17:48:00.000-05:002008-08-25T17:48:00.000-05:00I'm beginning to think Anonymous 8/2 10:02 am was ...I'm beginning to think Anonymous 8/2 10:02 am was right after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-73510471096064712542008-08-25T14:17:00.000-05:002008-08-25T14:17:00.000-05:00The fourth resignation from the Dallas PD's felony...The fourth resignation from the Dallas PD's felony roster in two weeks time was submitted this morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-12984388823303278212008-08-23T17:54:00.000-05:002008-08-23T17:54:00.000-05:00I understand they were voluntary resignations. Ho...I understand they were voluntary resignations. However, I think they resigned because of the new restrictions and unreasonable expectations that have been placed on the PD's. I agree that the office probably is not a fun place to work these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-75975674333282715112008-08-23T06:31:00.000-05:002008-08-23T06:31:00.000-05:00I hope these were voluntary resignations and wish ...I hope these were voluntary resignations and wish them the best of luck. The PDs office doesn't seem like a very fun place to work these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-46818655369884332702008-08-22T18:52:00.000-05:002008-08-22T18:52:00.000-05:00Three Asst PD's at Dallas County Public Defender's...Three Asst PD's at Dallas County Public Defender's have turned in their resignation. Look for a fourth next week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-12199658704479736392008-08-22T05:35:00.000-05:002008-08-22T05:35:00.000-05:00I heard 3 asst. PDs quit this week. Anybody know t...I heard 3 asst. PDs quit this week. Anybody know the story on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-62854729893220009962008-08-15T06:15:00.000-05:002008-08-15T06:15:00.000-05:00Perish the thought! Only the noblest and purest of...Perish the thought! Only the noblest and purest of heart get to work for the Dallas County DA's Office! They are all that stands between us and total anarchy! No doubt getting hired by the DA is a mystical rebirth that removes all taint of having worked for the House of Rejects or the General Dollar Store of Indigent Defense. <BR/><BR/>If JWP could get some political traction out of trashing prosecutors, I'm sure he would. Funny, he can't push the DA's Office around quite the way he can the PD's Office. But then, he doesn't run the DA's Office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-84229114992064122482008-08-15T04:06:00.000-05:002008-08-15T04:06:00.000-05:00According to Wiley Price, the PD’s office is a “wa...According to Wiley Price, the PD’s office is a “wayward home for reject lawyers.” If a PD goes to work for the DA, does this mean that the DA’s office is also a….?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-88299944428889324732008-08-13T19:39:00.000-05:002008-08-13T19:39:00.000-05:00Actually, one of the appellate lawyers did take a ...Actually, one of the appellate lawyers did take a similar position with the DA's appellate section. Who could blame him, considering what's happened?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-60097863207191341922008-08-13T06:55:00.000-05:002008-08-13T06:55:00.000-05:00So the PD's offic has posted a position for an app...So the PD's offic has posted a position for an appellate specialist. Someone leave or are they actually expanding the appellate section?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-23171594798090517492008-08-13T06:24:00.000-05:002008-08-13T06:24:00.000-05:00This article linked below from today's DMN finally...This article linked below from today's DMN finally explains how the "shortfall" came about and how it's not a deficit at all. Note the last two paragraphs. Also, looks like all the prosecutors are going to get to keep their jobs since Craig Watkins finally came up with a "plan" to meet his 5%. Once again, JWP is the only source for quotes coming out of the commissioners court. I noticed that as well on the news last night.<BR/><BR/>http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/dallas/stories/081308dnmetcountybudget.3d4289ba.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-83509363670647390832008-08-10T08:29:00.000-05:002008-08-10T08:29:00.000-05:00From the PDs-Are Not-Alone-In-Job-Cuts Department ...From the PDs-Are Not-Alone-In-Job-Cuts Department it looks like the DA's office could lose some jobs. I don't know if this is just hype or how it will eventually play out, but here are some links:<BR/><BR/>http://www.krld.com/pages/2697198.php?contentType=4&contentId=2507050<BR/><BR/>http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/08/dallas-das-office-to-appeal-to.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.dallasblog.com/200808081003322/dallas-blog/update-d.a.-watkins-vs.-county-commissioner-john-wiley-price.html<BR/><BR/>The comments on the Dallas Blog piece make for some entertaining reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-72873161866841184842008-08-10T07:40:00.000-05:002008-08-10T07:40:00.000-05:00I thought she was just officially made interim chi...I thought she was just officially made interim chief. Yeah, you'd think they'd have to post it like any other position otherwise. Has any announcement been made within the PD's office or are they as confused as the rest of us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-91820342961991809172008-08-09T21:16:00.000-05:002008-08-09T21:16:00.000-05:00According to the Dallas Morning News, Lynn Richard...According to the Dallas Morning News, Lynn Richardson has already been given the nod. I thought they had to post it before filling it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-16377908372550218682008-08-09T07:32:00.000-05:002008-08-09T07:32:00.000-05:00Anyone know if they've posted the position for Chi...Anyone know if they've posted the position for Chief Public Defender on the county job site? The non-county employee portion of the site is currently down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-91164528651415941752008-08-09T07:06:00.000-05:002008-08-09T07:06:00.000-05:00This coming Tuesday on the county briefing agenda ...This coming Tuesday on the county briefing agenda (pages 266-275):<BR/><BR/>Judge Francis is cutting back to one PD due to the 40 new cases/month quota. Judge Snipes is requesting a fourth PD. No net loss of positions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-33061474318965286352008-08-06T07:50:00.000-05:002008-08-06T07:50:00.000-05:00One was moved to another court to fill the positio...One was moved to another court to fill the position of a woman who is retiring. The other went to the mental health division to take the place of another regime casualtyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-23618587734229866972008-08-05T15:53:00.000-05:002008-08-05T15:53:00.000-05:00Anyone know what's happening to the lawyers in tho...Anyone know what's happening to the lawyers in those felony positions that are being cut?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-82449698938232185052008-08-03T12:04:00.000-05:002008-08-03T12:04:00.000-05:00I think it's traditional that the acting chief get...I think it's traditional that the acting chief gets a temporary raise; otherwise, who'd volunteer to do it. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, she's already grossly overpaid as First Assistant so why give her even more money? One could argue the sheer joy of getting to fire all those pesky employees should be compensation enough for her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-39561789147813479192008-08-03T09:43:00.000-05:002008-08-03T09:43:00.000-05:00Making her acting chief and giving her a raise to ...Making her acting chief and giving her a raise to do it. Sound like we still have a budget deficit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-36796952313712048872008-08-03T09:36:00.000-05:002008-08-03T09:36:00.000-05:00To 7/31 4:39: I think the DMN just screwed it up b...To 7/31 4:39: I think the DMN just screwed it up by not being clear. The 7/22 agenda item was to sign an order making her acting chief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-54621526438195034212008-08-03T08:49:00.000-05:002008-08-03T08:49:00.000-05:008/2 10:02--Yeah, leveled at you and several dozen ...8/2 10:02--Yeah, leveled at you and several dozen others. I don't dispute it could play out that way, but I think you credit the county administration with way too much planning ability. I do think it's more the law of unintended consequences at work. <BR/><BR/>On second thought, as I reread your comment, maybe it's a bit of both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-89738274108725621122008-08-02T19:09:00.000-05:002008-08-02T19:09:00.000-05:00Is that investigator slot just unfilled due to the...Is that investigator slot just unfilled due to the hiring "freeze" or did it get eliminated? If it was, whose genius idea was that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-40767338483202411202008-08-02T16:43:00.000-05:002008-08-02T16:43:00.000-05:00Don't forget the elimination of the investigator's...Don't forget the elimination of the investigator's spot that came open when one retired/fired. There are now only 7 investigators to serve the entire office of about 35 felony and 20 misd attys. Boy, that makes for some deep investigations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-9354436227602812562008-08-02T15:05:00.000-05:002008-08-02T15:05:00.000-05:00Great point 8/2 11:45...it almost certainly will. ...Great point 8/2 11:45...it almost certainly will. Knowing the CCA and even the Supreme Court's predilection towards labeling almost anything with a heartbeat effective assistance of counsel, though, nothing will come of it but more appeals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com