I started writing this blog 5 years ago now. 5 years is a good amount of time. A lot can happen in 5 years. And a lot can NOT happen in 5 years. What has happened: Jace was convicted in a bench trial where he repeatedly said he did not believe the person he was … Continue reading It is what it is.
Half of us? That’s crazy!
For those of you who don't know me well, I can be outspoken (register shock). I've said, since this first happened to us, that LE made a mistake when they started including middle and upper income white families. I didn't say this to be racist, although my youngest will tell you I am. I said … Continue reading Half of us? That’s crazy!
Pedo Panic
Just read this phrase and loved it! How true it is! Pedo Panic has swept the nation! I've always thought of myself as a democrat with right-leaning tendencies. I have a problem with labels - can you tell?!? As a tree-hugging, underdog rooting, hand up not out, democrat I've done my community service. I don't … Continue reading Pedo Panic
Substantially speaking
Listening tonight to Aracely as a guest speaker, I was reminded of a point that many people who hear our stories get stuck on... The 'substantial step' Within the clause used in the state of Washington on the 'attempted' charges of Rape of a Minor is the need for the prosecution to prove a substantial … Continue reading Substantially speaking
Shock,fight,despair. Repeat.
I'm going to start with an update to Jace case. We are due in court in about 6 weeks. No clue if it will be pushed again or not, but a fellow advocate was finally able to connect the dots. We always knew Operation Underground Railroad is involved in turning proactive stings, which started out … Continue reading Shock,fight,despair. Repeat.
The Lady Justice Myth 