tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post6191846332742643510..comments2024-02-09T06:03:35.689-08:00Comments on SantaBarbaraNewsPressBlog.com: city junkiesMick Von Cawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685157717840891543noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-178223635494488892011-07-02T16:46:35.719-07:002011-07-02T16:46:35.719-07:00In a study where all attorney generals of the Unit...In a study where all attorney generals of the United States and it's territories were surveyed, it was conservatively estimated that 0.5% of all felony convictions are in error. In other words, of every 1000 people convicted of felonies, about 5 are probably innocent. The frequency for error is higher for less serious misdemeanor cases. <br /><br />In 1998, approximately 14.5 million people were arrested in the United States, and assuming conservatively that 50% of all arrested are convicted, 0.5% wrongful conviction rate would mean 36,250 people were probably wrongfully convicted! <br /><br />The source of this information is from the third edition of the college course textbook "Introduction to Criminal Justice", (Robert M. Bohm. Keith N. Haley). part of the cirriculem in Allan Hancock Community College's "Administration of Justice" program.<br /><br />Fraud, prosicutorial misconduct and collusion happen every day in Lompoc division...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-76469352946184752252011-06-30T07:11:11.178-07:002011-06-30T07:11:11.178-07:00ok John...I was just trying to win an Emmy..but I ...ok John...I was just trying to win an Emmy..but I have no patience for adults who drink and drive and expect me the taxpayer to babysit them.."unaware of the new law"..please, I as not born yesterday, John..<br />but thanks for the clarifications which were not evident at all in Lance's article..buy low sell high!Mick Von Cawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685157717840891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-9949428004494538142011-06-30T01:53:28.247-07:002011-06-30T01:53:28.247-07:00Mr. Mick Von Caw,
Although it is generally inadvi...Mr. Mick Von Caw,<br /><br />Although it is generally inadvisable to respond to comments like yours online or otherwise, you have maligned me without provocation. Some of what you said is incorrect. <br /><br />For example, you are incorrect that I was "enlisted" to do anything with respect to these articles. I simply agreed to be interviewed and I honestly answered Mr. Lance's questions as I have done with every other reporter who has requested it. During the election I invited anyone who had questions to contact me and I answered them. That invitation remains, I am not difficult to find but you can email me at: john@thynelaw.com if you would like to have a serious conversation.<br /><br />It appears you have mistakenly crossed your wires regarding my actual DUI and Officer Beutel's stop of me on May 15, 2009, which was not a DUI. This was almost 2 years following the bachelor auction on 8/25/2007 that resulted in my one and only DUI conviction and that incident is what was discussed in the Noozhawk story you quoted. You refer to "convictions" implying more than one which is untrue. <br /><br />Your reference to me as a "drunk" is curious as I have not been drinking since the night Officer Beutel stopped me in May, 2009 (and obviously her subsequent stops). When I was cited by Officer Beutel during the election, I was unaware of the new law in January 2009 (I do not practice criminal law). I was not cognizant (no excuse and I do not make one) of the 3 year prohibition against any alcohol (even a legal amount) when driving. Drinking was not a big part of my life so it was easy for me to give it up. Although there were certainly times that I was not sober before quitting, I never drank alone, never had an urge to drink, did not drink during the day and do not think I was, or am, a "drunk" as you claim.<br /><br />Rather than posting controversial but unfounded accusations, it would be more interesting for you to constructively contribute to the conversation regarding the delicate balance between public safety and individual liberty, even in the context of a crime as admittedly despicable as DUI. <br /><br />My comments to Mr. Lance were true as were my many compliments through the years of our police department, our dedicated officers, and my honest gratitude that we have a drunk driving unit in Santa Barbara. I have friends, clients and relatives who are police officers and they are all a credit to their profession. Interestingly, Officer Beutel thanked me for being polite during both the stops in which we interacted and I would hope she still remembers that.<br /><br />I anticipate you might publicly rant against me for this post but I wonder if we have ever met or whether you have ever invited me to talk with you about these matters. I will not engage further with you here for all to see but I am, as always, willing to talk.<br /><br /> Lastly, I have been told more than once that my experience, which has been relentlessly publicized, convinced others not to drive after they drank alcohol. That, to me, is a silver lining. - John ThyneJohn Thynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-57130265531749243192011-06-27T21:01:23.917-07:002011-06-27T21:01:23.917-07:00putting another reporter on the story would have b...putting another reporter on the story would have been the thing to do, if anything. the writer of the series strikes me less as someone on a fishing expedition and more like a fish flailing after getting hooked. whoever decided this was a good idea should be out of a job. if he is indeed a friend of the writer, then it's a double fault. there are so many worthy things to investigate in santa barbara. this is not one of them. not by a long shot. mrs. mccaw, please hire a media professional to take the reins. that one step would make a world of difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-18953274483745045512011-06-27T17:33:48.786-07:002011-06-27T17:33:48.786-07:00"I think most people can read your stuff and ..."I think most people can read your stuff and determine who the jackass is"..yeah YOU!!Mick Von Cawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685157717840891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-26776380074663717702011-06-27T17:26:31.124-07:002011-06-27T17:26:31.124-07:00You got an anger management problem. I think most ...You got an anger management problem. I think most people can read your stuff and determine who the jackass is. Is this blog some form of therapy for you? Don't give me the "I am a conservative" crap. I looked at your nonsense and you are hardly a conservative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-87533339981398119552011-06-27T16:48:09.113-07:002011-06-27T16:48:09.113-07:00hey...good one! I'll cover the trial/settlemen...hey...good one! I'll cover the trial/settlement hearing unless he wiggles out of it somehowMick Von Cawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685157717840891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-21414805216809836032011-06-27T16:45:39.261-07:002011-06-27T16:45:39.261-07:00It's kind of like walking into thr Pulitzer aw...It's kind of like walking into thr Pulitzer awards banquet escorting a 12 year old after writing a series on sexual abuse of children. Don't fail to cover his trial!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-70436198157665785872011-06-27T16:19:46.529-07:002011-06-27T16:19:46.529-07:00first of all , I'm a conservative who is sick ...first of all , I'm a conservative who is sick of the party being hijacked by jackasses like you...yes, there is a financial incentive for the cops..it's called a paycheck..if you've ever worked for a living, you might know what one is...Lance's use of three drunks and an ethically challenged handwriting expert is hardly call for an investigation..Lance is on trial, not the cop...but you can investigate her all you want...and keep swallowing the dogfood they feed you at the News-Press, Wendy likes her mutts...Mick Von Cawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685157717840891543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648613329142670080.post-26780040766785038362011-06-27T15:32:57.959-07:002011-06-27T15:32:57.959-07:00I find the articles in the News-Press far more bal...I find the articles in the News-Press far more balanced than your politically biased, one-sided hysterical response to this story. It is obvious you hate the News-Press and its owner and are blinded by your rage toward them. I have read the series, and I think there is enough corroborating information there to warrant an independent investigation. Why should I believe the police. Do they not have a financial incentive to arrest drivers for DUI's. Even if there is only a small chance these allegations are true, the idea that we may have rogue cops falsely arresting people and throwing them in jail is truly frightening. You seem willing to unconditionally believe the police, because the News-Press does not conform to your extreme liberal views. Why not err on the side of caution and have an independent commission take a look at this. If you're right the police will be vindicated, and then Officer Beutel can sue for libel or slander. At this point, no one can be certain who is telling the truth, including you. So let's get to the bottom of this, unless your afraid of where this might lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com