Concernedcitizen
S. Pole,#2Author of original report
Tue, November 03, 2009
Arizona readers who are outraged can call the State Attorney General, Terry Goddard. The numbers listed on the AG website are 602.542.5025 or toll free in AZ, 800.352.8431. Tell him you want equal justice for all.
Concernedcitizen
S. Pole,#3Author of original report
Mon, November 02, 2009
Despite the fact that the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct found that Judge Howard Hinson had violated the State Constitution at least 28 times; had falsified his salary certifications to the Arizona Supreme Court 14 times (engaging in fraudulent schemes and misappropriating money not due him); and despite the fact that howard hinson admitted to the these charges by the Commission and resigned as a Superior Court judge because of them, he was reappointed as a Superior court judge even before he left office!
Yep, Judge Barbra Mundell, Presiding judge of Maricopa county, called the dishonorable judge hinson back to active duty. You can read the documented details by doing a google search for
judge howard hinson
and reading the blog titled 'reporthowardhinson'
This is especially outrageous when you consider that judge hinson's crimes may amount to felonies... if any law enforcement agency in Arizona has the guts to arrest him.
So far, Terry Goddard, the State Attorney General, who is running for Governor, won't touch him. Maybe Arizona ROR readers can help change Mr. Goddard's mind.
Concernedcitizen
S. Pole,#4
Tue, September 22, 2009
Judge Hinson has been found "guilty" by the Commission on Judicial Conduct and is resigning as judge. His last day is Wednesday, September 30th, 2009, in Prescott, Arizona.
We expect his friends in the judiciary will have a going away party for him that day. But that would be perverse, celebrating someone who violated the State Constitution numerous times and violated the rights of many citizens. AND - contrary to what I thought before, now I'm told he gets a pension!
If you've been a victim of Judge Hinson, or just care about Justice, why not come to Prescott on his last day and show your sentiments? Meet at the east entrance of the Yavapai County Courthouse, a little before noon, until about 1 o'clock. (Lunch time.)
Bring a sign or whatever and be ready to tell your story.
Tell your other ROR friends.
Concernedcitizen
S. Pole,#5Author of original report
Sat, June 27, 2009
On June 25, 2009, the Arizona Commission on Judicial conduct announced that Superior Court Judge Howard D. Hinson Jr. will resign as of September 30, 2009 for the reasons sited in the above complaint. That will be almost a year since the complaint was filed. So far, no criminal charges have accrued from his malfeasance. Allegedly he defrauded the State of Arizona by knowingly falsifying his monthly affidavits to collect is paycheck when it was not due him. Each count would be a felony. Now that he's admitted wrongdoing, he should be impeached. If you've been a victim of Judge Hinson, contact your State Representative, especially if your Representative is a member of the House Judiciary Committee. (Impeachment starts in the House.) Victims of Judge Hinson's malfeasance should pursue a Federal Civil Right's lawsuit against him, since they were denied due process by his inaction. They've also been harmed by his delays. It would be interesting if the voter citizens of Yavapai County, Arizona could sue the Commission on Judicial Conduct for failing to disclose Judge Hinson's malfeasance from them all these years. By hiding this information, citizens were denied the information they needed to be informed voters when they voted to retain him as a judge. To be continued?
Concernedcitizen
S. Pole,#6Author of original report
Wed, May 13, 2009
The Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct published these charges against Judge Hinson in Mid March. (Four months after a citizen filed a complaint.) Here it is six months later and the Judge is still in office. Notice all the breaks the Commission gave Judge Hinson over the years. He waited a year and a half before ruling on one matter! Shouldn't he be impeached? For more info, visit reportjudgehinson.blogspot.com ----------------------------- COUNT I FAILURE TO DECIDE CASES IN A TIMELY MANNER. 5. In Case 01-203, the commission informally reprimanded Respondent for failing to rule on a petition for post-conviction relief for over nine months. The Commission notified Respondent that in the future he should rule on cases at his earliest opportunity. 6. In Case 02-018, the commission informally reprimanded Respondent for failing to rule on a different petition for post-conviction relief for eighteen months. The Commission issued a second informal reprimand stating, your dilatory handling of this matter is unjustifiable . . . . 7. In Case 04-059, the commission informally admonished Respondent for failing to rule on four motions in a timely manner. The admonishment noted that Canon 3B(8) of the Code of Judicial Conduct and Article 6, 21 of the Arizona State Constitution require judges to rule on matters promptly. 8. Despite these strong and repeated warnings from the Commission, Respondent continued to fail to timely rule on cases. 9. In 2006, Respondent failed to enter timely rulings on eight cases. Although superior court judges are required to decide submitted matters within 60 days of submission pursuant to Article VI 21 of the Arizona Constitution, A.R.S. 11-424.02(A) and Rule 91(e), Rules of the Supreme Court, the delays in the eight cases exceeded 60 days by 28 days, 25 days, 51 days, 66 days, 107 days, 8 days, 14 days, and 36 days. 10. In 2007, Respondent failed to enter timely rulings on nine cases, The delays in the nine cases exceeded 60 days by 23 days, 29 days, 101 days, 92 days, 23 days, 66 days, 66 days, 94 days, and 96 days. 11. In 2008, Respondent failed to enter timely rulings in eight cases. The delays in the eight cases exceeded 60 days by 91 days, 26 days, 13 days, 17 days, 27 days, 27 days, 61 days, and 16 days. 12. By repeatedly neglecting to enter timely rulings on cases, Respondent violated Canon 3 (A judge shall perform the duties of judicial office impartially and diligently.); specifically, Canon 3B(8) (A judge shall dispose of all judicial matters promptly, efficiently and fairly.); and Canon 3B(2) (A judge shall be faithful to the law and maintain professional competence in it."). See also, In re Braun, 180 Ariz. 240, 241, 883 P.2d 996, 997 (1994). COUNT II REPEATEDLY FILING FALSE AFFIDAVITS 13. A.R.S. 12-128.01(A) provides that a judge shall not receive his salary unless the judge certifies that no cause remains pending and undetermined for sixty days after it has been submitted. 14. In 2006, Respondent filed five inaccurate monthly salary affidavits between September and December and collected paychecks for each of those months, despite not having ruled on pending cases within 60 days. 15. In 2007, Respondent filed five inaccurate monthly salary affidavits and collected paychecks for four of those months, despite not having ruled on pending cases within 60 days. 16. In 2008, Respondent filed four inaccurate monthly salary affidavits and collected paychecks for each of those months, despite not having ruled on pending cases within 60 days. 17. By signing a series of affidavits that inaccurately reflected no matters were pending and undetermined for 60 days, Respondent violated Canon 3B(2), A judge shall be faithful to the law and maintain professional competence in it;" as well as Canon 3B(8), A judge shall dispose of all judicial matters promptly, efficiently and fairly. Additionally, as set forth in In re Weeks, 134 Ariz. 521, 525, 658 P.2d 174, 178 (1983): The signing of a series of false affidavits by a judge brings the integrity of the entire judicial system into question and is prejudicial to the administration of justice. See also, Adv. Op. 92-10 (judge has an ethical as well as legal obligation to apply the law) and In re Jensen, 24 Cal.3d 72, 593 P.2d 200 (1978). COUNT III FAILURE TO DILIGENTLY ADMINISTER HIS COURT 18. Respondent failed to institute the proper administrative control to ensure that his cases were periodically reviewed to determine the length of pendency prior to ruling and to ensure that when he signed a certificate, that the certificate was accurate as to outstanding cases. 19. By his inaction, Respondent violated Canon 3C(1) which requires that A judge shall diligently discharge the judge's administrative responsibilities . . . and maintain professional competence in judicial administration . . .; Canon 3C(2), which mandates that a judge shall require staff, court officials and others subject to the judge's direction and control to observe the standards of fidelity and diligence that apply to the judge . . .; and Canon 3B(8), A judge shall dispose of all judicial matters promptly, efficiently and fairly. The comment to Canon 3B(8) states [a] judge should monitor and supervise cases so as to reduce or eliminate dilatory practices, avoidable delays and unnecessary costs. Prompt disposition of the court's business requires a judge to devote adequate time to judicial duties, to be punctual in attending court and expeditious in determining matters under submission, and to insist that court officials, litigants and their lawyers cooperate with the judge to that end. See also, In re Braun, 180 Ariz. 240, 241, 883 P.2d 996, 997 (1994). 20. A judge's failure to decide cases or rule on motions in a timely fashion constitutes conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute and demonstrates a willful and persistent failure to perform his duties within the meaning of Article 6.1 4 of the Arizona Constitution. 21. Closed files pertaining to discipline of Respondent may be referred to and used by the Commission or by Respondent for the purpose of determining the severity of the sanction, a pattern of misconduct, or exoneration of the Judge. Commission Rule 22(e). Respondent knows of the existence of such files, all of which are delineated in this Statement of Charges.
Karl
Highlands Ranch,#7Consumer Comment
Thu, January 29, 2009
'BUSTED' by the FEDS in Denver Colorado. This is PROOF that our LEGAL SYSTEM, and the ones running it, are CORRUPT & UNETHICAL, wouldn't you agree? Judge Edward Nottingham was a FEDERAL JUDGE appointed to his position by the President of the United States, and he was linked to this PROSTITUTION RING!!!! He resigned his position and sent a letter to President Bush reagrding his RESIGNATION in 2008. To read more about it, go to- www.9news.com and type in NOTTINGHAM. Then click on it, and get to that page and click on this- 9NEWS (35) Then click on 'NEXT', at the bottom, and get to the page where the Article entitled- 'New Warrant Served in Connection to Prostitution Ring' appears and read it! It was posted on March 20th 2008. You see, the ENTIRE system in the USA is CORRUPT & UNETHICAL!!! TRUST NO POLITICIANS!!!!!!! POWER TO THE PEOPLE
Karl
Highlands Ranch,#8Consumer Comment
Thu, January 29, 2009
To read about the 'PROSTITUTION RING' that was 'busted' in Denver, which catered to prominent clients including- Quote: 'JUDGES, LAWYERS, BUSINESSMEN, ATHLETES, and POLITICIANS', simply go to- www.9news.com and type in NOTTINGHAM, and click on it. Then click on 9NEWS (35), when you get to that page. Then click on 'NEXT'. When you get to the 2nd page read the Article entitled- 'New Warrant Served in Connection to Prostitution Ring', which was posted on Thursday March 20th 2008. Please 'Google' this- RIP OFF REPORT TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION USA MANIPULATION, and read the 'Update' entitled- 'USA POEM'. POWER TO THE PEOPLE