Pixiq

You know, I’m all for this issue being addressed, but isn’t it kind of fucked up that a judge can order somebody to make any sort of statement? Free speech also means not having to speak something as well.

I agree that forcing him to admit his guilt is a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights.

So maybe he will choose to spend his time in jail rather than make that public apology.

There’s no violation of his rights… sorry. He was found guilty, and his punishment is to either apologize or serve time in jail. The choice is his on which route he takes.

If he feels that he isn’t guilty, he can choose not to apologize and appeal the ruling before serving any jail time.

He isn’t being forced. As Jay states, he has a choice.
Unfortunately, the punishment is a joke and Arpaio
is an asshat and won’t enforce it.

I have to agree with Jay on this one.
Arpaio is beginning to be even a bigger ass. The officer is supposed to respect the client/attorney privilege. He had no business reading her files in court. The “he recognized documents that had not been searched earlier” was so very lame. The officer was not doing his job, unless violating civil rights is one definition of doing his job.

PLEASE keep us informed on the outcome of this situation. I’m dying to see how it all plays out. If Joe defies the feds I doubt he will listen to a Superior Court judge.

I have to admit I’d be delighted to see the state police called in to haul Joe in front of a judge to explain himself.

“I’d be delighted to see the state police called in to haul Joe in front of a judge to explain himself.”

While the 9th District Court of Appeals has not ruled on this, two other districts have: A county sheriff is the highest ranking officer in his county. Federal LEOs must seek their permission before operating within their county. In AZ the state police may not have authority over an elected Sheriff in his own county… if for no other reason than the state police (DPS) are ostensibly restricted in what they can do in the performance of their duties despite having statewide jurisdiction.

I think this will fade away after some wimpy protest or the former defense attorney will fall in line to make it go away.

@Fascist Nation

So that leaves… the National Guard?

If he goes completely out of his mind and outright mutinies against the judge, who reins him in?

At first I thought Arpaio was OK, tough on crime and all that. Now, he’s just a crazy douchebag!

This just got a whole lot more interesting. Maybe this judge does have her head on right. Think about it.

It wasn’t the women judge who found him in contempt.

It was the male judge who signed the search warrant in this case.

http://carlosmiller.com/2009/04/02/phoenix-police-raid-home-of-blogger-w...

ah I still think it could be a strategic move on the judges part, but that is probably just wishful thinking

Mark Bennett looks to have a better read on possible strategy.

http://bennettandbennett.com/blog/2009/11/what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-th...

And now it boils down to separation of powers. We need more of these showdowns.

I think we’ll have to wait until December 2nd to see if he reports to jail. If he does not then the feds can come and get him.

If he does not do as the judge stated they may also have a case against Dime Bag Joe for Aiding, and Abetting. That is the dream to see him snatched by the feds.

WOW! An edit button on the blog.
Nice Carlos!