Complaint Review: Judge Robert J. Triozzi - Cleveland Ohio

First of all, you are the VERY reason that so many domestic violence cases either go unreported (due to fear of not being believed) and why so many doubt women who do come forward with abuse allegations! You should be ashamed of yourself! The next time you read about a case in which a woman has reported abuse, nothing been done and then she was finally killed due to the officials lack of action BLAME YOURSELF! If that makes you feel like crap, so be it! Why shouldn't you feel like crap after ruining your husbands life! As for the judge, why are you blaming him. He did EXACTLY what he is paid to do! He did what you asked of him and now you are crying foul because YOU actually commited the crime! If I was that judge, I would hand that letter over to the states attorney and have them charge you with uttering false statements, perjury, defamation of character, & slander! You really should be ashamed of yourself you booze hound! My guess is this, maybe what you accused your ex of is either true or not true. I am thinking since he is raising your 2 children, you want him to get back that high paying airline pilot job so that if he is making good money, you have to pay less child support! The fact that he has custody of your children says something about you already. Not to many good mothers lose or give up custody of their children. You should really be ashamed of yourself! Not to mention, you say "he is probably better off w/ out you" well if you kept in contact w/ your children that are in his custody, you would know exactly how he is doing, there would be no probably's about it!

I was convicted of domestic violence M4 (4th Deg Mistemeanor). In the state of Ohio which I take this came from being Cleveland, It is a crime against the state. Once the ink dries on the police report, It is FACT. Even if the police tell you what to write down. For example, They say I bloodied up her arms with my fingernails. I have an anxiety problem and been chewing off my nails for over 20 years now. I only had $1000.00 for a lawyer so I couldn't go to trial like I wanted. There are things I did and I fessed up to them and work every day not to let her piss me off. The victim cannot "drop" charges due to the fact that there may financial or psychological pressure. Half of the income my go away for a month, maybe six months to a year. I see how that can be hard on a mother with kids and probably not much income by herself. I was in a stop violence class with 15 people. ALL MEN. They don't even have a program for women. Only men get charged. Women can unload a .45 colt into a man and blame PMS or "battered syndrome" and get off scot free. Not trying to start a gender war here. Also before I go, a last thought. Was convicted by a judge who was "married 34 years and never had an argument" as he said it. I'm still trying to figure out how that could be possible. Move on, stay out of Ohio, and don't "accidently" call the cops on your new squeeze. Also, it helps to fight quietly as so your nosy neighbors don't call the cops to get that crime stoppers reward that doesn't exist for violence. Go to Alcoholics Anonymous please. - Peace...

I can't help but think we're missing something here. Maybe your state is different, but here there MUST BE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE that a battery or assault took place in order to be arrested. You can't just call the cops and say "he hit me" and they haul him off. Especially if both of you were drinking - they'd likely take you both in. Also, I personally know someone (ex-husband) who was convicted of third degree battery (misdemeanor). He spent the night in jail, was fined & put on probation. He then violated his probation and was arrested again. This time it became a felony. He still only served three days. How did he get "the summer". If I'm wrong, I apologize. But sounds to me like something must have happened. But then again, how does a man who can't get a license because he's abusive, be deemed fit to raise children? I have too many questions. Oh, one more. You say there's nobody to watch your baby, but you're remarried. Can't your new husband take care of his child? I think you should concentrate on taking care of the kids instead. Are you paying child support? Have you have any visitation with the older children? I recommend counseling to help sort through the guilt and learn to make better choices in the future. The past is gone, all we have is today.

"My husband plead no contest to the charges and was convicted". "I wrote a letter Judge... said I lied to the police and that my husband, David did not do anything to me". "Judge... completely ignored the letter, and never returned my phone calls". Here's the answers you've been looking for surrounding why you were completely ignored by the judge: 1) Your husband pled "No Contest" which in EVERY STATE OF THE UNION is EQUAL to "GUILTY". Hence, his conviction. In the eyes of the law, since he PLED guilty he IS guilty. FACT. PERIOD. He is GUILTY of the crime. 2) Your letter was ignored by the judge because a) Your husband is GUILTY (see above paragraph) and b) he undoubtedly hears the same story from battered women a majority of the time. "It was ME!" "It wasn't his fault!" "I LIED!". Admit to yourself that you are SICK because of your NEED to be battered by men, and go get some help. And you idiots who are responding about her "undoing the wrongs she has done" need to open your eyes.

Firstly, let me say that I am NOT here to condemn anyone or pass judgement in any way. You obvously have hed enough of that sort of people reply to you and don't need any more! You sound like you are rather confused and angry at yourself over this entire situation, and perhaps rightly so. Still, your ire at the judge is perhaps a little misdirected. You must realize that even judges are bound by procedures and regulations that set definite limits on their powers, overturning a conviction is one of them. For a coonviction to be overturned, it is necessary to bring the matter before a higher level of court than first handed down the conviction in the first place. For this reason you are going about this in entirely the wrong way. You need to bring the matter before a higher court, and then you must provide wither of three things: 1) new and relevant evidence of a forensic manner clearing the accused, 2) New testimony that was not available at the original trial, and was not heard, or 3)Proof that the trial judge erred in law. This means that he did not follow the legal procedures set out in whichever Penal Code was cited for conviction. Un fortunately, this does not exxonerate you from the criminal or civi liabilities attached to your deception and subsequent perjury. You will have to face the music for the deceit, and there is really no other way to go about this. I am saddened that such a damaging event occured, and I know whereof I speak, as a man who was falsely accused and convicted of a felony myself.(The case was later retried and I was finally found innocent ...after 3 years of imprisonment.) If you need some support in doing this, there are a number of church groups that are all there for you to seek out help from. Most churches will not judge you either, but will do all in their power to assist you in dealing with the mess and subsequent fall-out that may come as a result of it. Look for the church near you and talk to the minister/ priest. you might be surprised how much help it can be. As a well known song says:"You got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything." It's time you stood up and allowed yourself to stand for justice, even if ti means that you put yourself at risk. After all, your ex-husband was put at risk through your actions, and now it is necessary for you to be at risk in order to make things right. Good luck.

Jim from Minnesota is 100%. The only way a judge can act is with a properly drafted motion supported by declarations under penalty of perjury and other admissible evidence. The original author either needs to contact the prosecutor or her ex-husband's defense attorney(s) to handle this issue. The Court can act on it's own motion in a case like this.

Man, I think virtually all of you respondents have it all wrong. Her original post is TEXBOOK BATTERED SPOUSE! "It was ME who caused it!" "I LIED, please don't prosecute him!" "It's all MY fault!" Her original post contains all the same sentences heard over and over and over again from a battered spouse! You especially hear this from a spouse who has been groomed to actually NEED that kind of treatment, like a drug. The only difference, is there typically isn't a "withdrawal" from it. Years and years later, the "batter-ee" still craves (Hello! "I haven't seen my husband for five years") the "attention". It's that original post that's all lies. Wake up, people, to the fact that police do not arrest husbands just on word. There must be PHYSICAL EVIDENCE, clear and convincing that it was placed upon her by the spouse, of the violence in order for him to be carted off to jail.

Who lied to the judge? Who should make the lie correct? The answer to both is YOU. You are the one who did this to your ex not the judge, he didn't sit up on that bench and tell you to lie to the court. It was all you and no one else, so who should fix the problem? Oh wait the judge, he should go to the prosacuter and say "Hey you know that guy we charged with domestic violence we should change our minds cause this lady says so. But you know we really don't have to have her come in and tell us why she did this right." DO YOU EVEN CARE WHAT YOU DO TO YOUR KIDS NOT TO MENTION YOUR EX THAT YOU HURT ALSO. I mean if I was your husband I would wonder what you will do to me if you drink too much. The only lives you have turned around is your ex's and those two kids he is raising. But hey that is not fault right? Get a life and take the blame when it is really due to you and only you.

You really can't expect a Judge, whose actions are official in nature, and reported by a court reporter or tape, to simply change the official record of his/her court because the Judge got a phone call or letter. Judges can only act on matters PROPERLY brought before them. In this instance, either the defendant (your ex husband) or the county prosecutor could file a motion to expunge the sentence, or seek other relief existing in your state law. On the other hand, bystanders, friends and others, including lying ex-wives, do not have standing to cause official court judgments to be changed. If they did, nothing would ever be final in the legal sense until the last flake had spoken. Judges are also prohibited by disciplinary and ethical rules from responding to "ex parte" communications, by mail or phone.

It's Too Late... Just like Carol King sang, "It's too late". It has been 8 years since this case appeared before the court. Therefore, it is not probable that anyone is going to meddle with it. Your husband is not in jail, it is most likely that he has found a new career, and besides, it is not as if this is a major crime. It is incredible that a sitting judge doesn't care about convicting an innocent person, but it's not a surprise either. This judge is telling you to see the prosecutor. Why? He knows full well that the prosecutor is not going to ask for the case to be reopened. The judge is attempting to get you to forget about this and move on. He knows that you are not going to go to the prosecutor and admit guilt. It is also worth noting that your crime is a separate matter all together from what your husband was convicted. Even though you were the complaintant in the case against your husband, any charges arising out of you filing a fictitious police report has nothing to do with your husband's case. What is important is clearing his name. I am sure that the judge will not help you, and neither will the prosecutor. You can hire a lawyer to handle this, but I don't think it will work. You are right...the judge is a scumbag.

In the movies, judges are either completely corrupt and evil, or they are idealistic and good. The reality , as you have found is neither. Judges are more or less out for themselves. In your case, lazy would be the operative word. The lady from california hit this nail on the head. You really have two choices: go to the prosecutor and grab your ankles, or continue to write letters. I am not at all convinced that you would be able to accomplish your task of having this case overturned even if you do appear at the prosecutor's office. Most judges will not reverse a conviction when a defendent pleads guilty, which is basically what "no contest" means. Even though plenty of innocent people accept plea bargains (notice the word bargain, which it usually isn't) in order to avoid potential jail sentances, judges look at it as an admission of guilt. I recommend getting a lawyer to handle this situation. They have the expertise to deal with this judge in such a way as to get him to move on this matter. They know how to pursue legal avenues that the judge and prosecutor are not going to show you. You should also get a lawyer because they can deal with this mess without jeapardizing your liberty. If you canm get a prosecutor to pay attention to you, they will most definitely try to prosecute you for whatever they can. It is ironic that in order to deal with these lawyers, you will have to hire one. Good luck, and God bless you for making amends (better late than never).

I think it is great to make something that you've done wrong, right again. After reading the rebuttals, I agree with you. This is not about anything other than a typical government worker that has no motivation. The judge is like a Department of Motor Vehicals worker with a robe. I can't believe that this jackass won't help you, or the guy you screwed over.That should give you a snapshot of what your in for if and when they catch up with you. I bet this guy would take care of this in a new york minute if Geraldo Rivera was up his a*s with a camera crew! Good luck, and stay the hell away from any and all prosecutors. These guys are not interested in justice. It is a subject that isn't taught in the in law school. Prosecutors only care about one thing-guilty verdicts, and judges only care about one thing-being re-elected. Defense attorneys only care about one thing-your money. Notice that there isn't anyone that cares about justice. Our country is in a sad state of affairs because of these jerkoffs, and it isn't gonna get any better.

Forget about all of these self righteous, holier than thou rebuttals that say your the one that is screwed up. I think you covered that ground in your report. The fact is, you have tried your best to set the record straight and this judge doesn't really give a d**n. That is what I think is really the sad part. You admitted to being a messed up lady...at least you are honest. That's more than I can say about this judge.

The real victims of your shenanigans are these; Your husband and children, Judge Triozzi and the City of Cleveland, as well as the criminal justice system. Domestic violence is a tragic, lonely road that no woman, man or child should have to walk. Unfortunately, our society turned it's back on these victims for too long. As a result of the murder of Nicole Brown-Simpson, the criminal justice system opened it's eyes to the plight of these people, and began to prosecute the (mostly male)perpetrators of this crime. It appears that you took advantage of this awakening, and used it as ameans to hurt your husband, and children. You should be ashamed of your atrocious behavior.

From the report that you filed, it is obvious that you have changed very little since filing these false charges against your ex-husband. You continue to blame others for your actions, or in this instance, inaction. If you pursued your desire "to right this wrong" with the same vigor that you probably used to hoodwink the judge and prosecutor, I imagine that you would be achieve your goal of clearing this man's name.

Instead, it is obvious that you are not at all interested in experiencing any of what you put your ex-husband through. Maybe you should spend the summer in county jail, and then you would have greater respect for the law, and the judge in this case.

Judge Triozzi sounds as if he is a thoughtful man. He has instructed you to contact the county prosecutor's office. Why don't you do it? If you have warrants for your arrest, you still have personal problems. Also, you sound like either a very confused woman, or a pathetic liar. You stated that "Judge Triozzi completely ignored the letter, and never returned my phone calls." - if this is true, then how did the judge give you advice on how to handle this problem? You stated,"Judge Triozzi doesn't care at all. He told me that if I want anything done about this wrongful prosecution, then I need to talk to the county prosecutor about it. In other words, I have to go to jail."

If the judge never responded to your calls, or letter, then how did he instruct you to contact the prosecutor? Mental telepathy?

My advice is for you to grow up. Stop being dishonest. Do what the honorable judge has told you to do. Stop blaming others for the problems that you have created.

You have admitted to filing a false police report and ruining the life of the man who is raising your children.

The judge is not responsible for your false reporting. YOU are! Judges deal with what is put in front of them through the proper legal avenues.

Rather than harass this judge, perhaps you should try writing a letter to the county prosecutor as has been suggested.

If your life is weighted down with warrants, perhaps it is time to take responsibility for your actions and face the music.

You claim to feel remorse yet are not taking the necessary steps to correct the situation. This makes me feel that there is more to this story; child support issues, perhaps?

If you have received professional help with your drinking problem that should weigh in your favor. If you have not been in trouble in quite some time and can show a real effort of cleaning up your life, that should weigh in your favor.

Do the right thing. Get off the judge's a$$ and up off your OWN a$$ and take care of business!