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re: Northshore Folks.....Collin Sims and Vincent Wynne DA's Race?
Posted on 3/5/24 at 10:54 am to Jake88
Posted on 3/5/24 at 10:54 am to Jake88
quote:
Why
How much time you got?
Seriously.
Forget the criminal side, his real corruption would be on the civil side. His family has a lot of interests in St.Tammany and Washington parishes and the DAs office is a great place to protect those interests and to expand them
Posted on 3/5/24 at 12:03 pm to LA_KY
Yeah but all politicians are the same, there is a few people in top positions in that office who worked under Reed that are still there. Someone running the show is ok with it.
Posted on 3/5/24 at 7:44 pm to THE HUNT
There are stories on Reed throughout the Parish. His brother having a no show job at the hospital is downright ethical in comparison.
Posted on 3/5/24 at 7:48 pm to KiwiHead
Montgomery was a good guy, especially after sleazy Reed.
Posted on 3/5/24 at 8:59 pm to VetteGuy
The biggest complaint on Montgomery was that he probably allowed too many plea deals.
Posted on 3/5/24 at 9:16 pm to KiwiHead
quote:That's the attack on Simms as well. According to his opponents ads he's taken only 1.2% of cases to trial.
The biggest complaint on Montgomery was that he probably allowed too many plea deals
Posted on 3/5/24 at 9:41 pm to RC
Really good podcast about the death of Bruce Cucchiara. Jared Reicke comes off at best as a total disloyal scumbag and at worst, involved in the murder and/or coverup. Allegedly.
CounterClock Podcast
CounterClock Podcast
Posted on 3/5/24 at 9:44 pm to tgrbaitn08
Sims...met him and hung out before I knew who he really was and before he was running. Solid dude.
Posted on 3/5/24 at 10:34 pm to tgrbaitn08
Without knowing anything about either, just looking at the resumes should tell you most of what you need to know
One is a former federal prosecutor who has been Warren’s right hand man for years
One is a misdemeanor defense lawyer who years ago worked traffic tickets at the DA’s office
One is a former federal prosecutor who has been Warren’s right hand man for years
One is a misdemeanor defense lawyer who years ago worked traffic tickets at the DA’s office
Posted on 3/5/24 at 10:51 pm to tgrbaitn08
Easiest thing to do here is to listen to them directly:
LINK
Listening to them, Sims is the obvious choice
LINK
Listening to them, Sims is the obvious choice
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:13 am to covtgr
quote:
You could talk to his ex-wife but there's no real reason to go there
But since you mentioned it.....how did he meet his current wife?
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:35 am to Jake88
Plea deals save money. Also helps to keep the prison industrial complex flush with dollars. You get a plea down to a manslaughter vs a straight up murder charge you still put the guy away.....just not as long. You don't get the trial, the prisons are still full. Everyone wins.
To this point, at least Simms is prosecuting. Wynne hasn't for a while. Wynne and Riecke have business interests that would be well served with an ally in the DAS office. Don't focus on the criminal end, it's the Civil end you should be watching.
To this point, at least Simms is prosecuting. Wynne hasn't for a while. Wynne and Riecke have business interests that would be well served with an ally in the DAS office. Don't focus on the criminal end, it's the Civil end you should be watching.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:42 am to KiwiHead
quote:I understand that, but he's below the national average.
Plea deals save money
quote:Not even remotely as long. This is the problem.
You get a plea down to a manslaughter vs a straight up murder charge you still put the guy away.....just not as long
Posted on 3/6/24 at 7:44 am to tunechi
Won't argue that Wynne handles misdemeanor criminal cases, but don't discount him or the family name in St Tammany. Lots of old money and if Riecke is helping to bankroll, formidable. I think Randy Smith is endorsing him.....so take that for what you will. I'll bet Steve Krentel is hoping that Wynne gets in
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:52 am to KiwiHead
What makes Sims less "connected"? He's sending out flyers that's he's supported by four other chief's of police AND, laughably, Nungesser.
I don't know either of these candidates or any of the people that have been mentioned in here. Just looking to make the correct choice.
I don't know either of these candidates or any of the people that have been mentioned in here. Just looking to make the correct choice.
Posted on 3/9/24 at 7:44 pm to Gee Grenouille
quote:
I do know that Sims chooses not to prosecute a lot of criminals.
But I only see Wynne signs in the Covington hood.
Posted on 3/9/24 at 7:48 pm to Jake88
quote:
Not even remotely as long. This is the problem.
Yall have any examples of Simms doing this with a murder case?
Posted on 3/9/24 at 7:58 pm to KiwiHead
quote:
Plea deals save money. Also helps to keep the prison industrial complex flush with dollars. You get a plea down to a manslaughter vs a straight up murder charge you still put the guy away.....just not as long. You don't get the trial, the prisons are still full. Everyone wins.
The prison industrial complex is the problem. Murder and manslaughter or one thing, clogging up the courts with misdemeanors, especially for first time offenders is a different story. The fact that we reached a point in this country where people make money off of putting people in jail or prison is ridiculous. As far as the local perspective, St. Tammany is all that matters, Washington Parish is an afterthought.
Posted on 3/9/24 at 8:01 pm to gizmothepug
quote:There are many violent misdemeanors and people charged with a felony who make deals to plead to misdemeanors. What about them?
clogging up the courts with misdemeanors, especially for first time offenders is a different story
Posted on 3/9/24 at 8:03 pm to kengel2
I was speaking generally about the difference in sentencing for manslaughter vs murder.
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