Dec 3, 2015

"It is a hard case, the amount of time compared to the loss of life," Judge Miles sentences Judson Stiglich to 6 years in state prison for the death of Ryan Robinson

Sentencing was scheduled this afternoon for Judson Stiglich in Courtroom 2. Judson Stiglich was sentenced by Judge Marilyn Miles to stipulated term of 6 years in state prison for the death of Ryan Robinson.

The mother of Ryan Robinson's girlfriend and the grandmother of his son read a letter, Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads read letters on behalf of family members, all were full of love and memories and loss they experienced.

DDA Eads informed Judge Miles that the decision for the plea had been made after several discussions with the family.

Before she sentenced Stiglich, Judge Miles said, "This is a stipulated sentence arrived after considering the outcome of the trial and consultation with the family. The court clearly agrees that six years is not enough relative to the loss. No amount is enough for the loss of life, especially for a young person. This drug scourge has taken over our community. What Mr. Stiglich can do is commit himself to a better life for Ryan. It is a hard case, the amount of time compared to the loss of life."

"I hope we all can do what we can to get rid of this drug scourge that has taken over our community and changed it." Judge Miles spoke how those who have grown up here or lived here for a long time do not even recognize the community they remember.



Oct 14, 2015


Judson Stiglich enters plea, voluntary manslaughter charge dismissed, stipulated prison system for 6 years

A trial readiness was scheduled in the Judson Stiglich case this afternoon. Stiglich is charged with the death of Ryan Robinson, whose sister Stiglich was dating at the time of the alleged homicide. Instead it became a hearing to enter a plea for three cases.

He is not eligible to serve the jail term locally. He pleaded guilty to possession of meth as a misdemeanor in the new recent case, admitted violation of probation and in the felony case, Count 1 for voluntary manslaughter was dismissed. He plead to possession of marijuana for sale, firearm enhancement, unlawful possession of firearm, possession of stolen property, and amended new count was added for possession of a controlled substance.

The stipulated term is six years in prison.

Both, the Stiglich family and friends as well as Robinson family and friends were in court. When the plea was accepted, two of Robinson's family members sobbed.

Ryan Robinson's mother and the mother of Ryan Robinson's girlfriend and his son spoke in court today.

"I would like to say I appreciate this opportunity," said Margaret Robinson. "I didn't know the outcome to this until today. We were expecting to go to trial. The Count 1 that is being dismissed is why we are here today."

Visiting Judge David Flinn told Mrs. Robinson, "dismissal of a count by the People and plea acceptance by a Judge is not finding the person innocent. The People have a high burden of proof. This is just a determination of the outcome. Is that comfort?"

Mrs. Robinson shook her head and indicated yes.

Ryan Robinson's girlfriend's mother did not state her name. Looking at Stiglich in court, she said, "I don't  understand why he had to kill him. Why couldn't he have shot him in the leg? My grandson will not see his father."

Stiglich entered a time waiver for sentencing and an Arbuckle waiver. The case has been referred to Probation for credits and fines. Both sides will be submitting letters to the Court.

Sentencing is on December 3 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 2.

Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads  prosecuted the case. Mr. Russ Clanton  represented Stiglich.

Before court, Mr. Clanton handed Ms. Eads a plea form so I had an idea of what was about to happen in the case.

No other media was in court.

Sep 3, 2015


Judson Stiglich jury trial set for October 19, victim's family sobs in court

Today setting for the Judson Stiglich case as well as issues that were briefly addressed at the August 28 trial assignment hearing were scheduled this afternoon in Courtroom 2. This included a motion to amend information and Stiglich being arraigned on the additional charges.  There are also two misdemeanor cases that were on calendar today that Judge Marilyn Miles referred to as related to this event.

Stiglich was arraigned on three additional counts, jury trial date set for October 19. The three additional counts are Count 6, possessing ammunition, Count 7 possession of a firearm by a felon and Count 8 possession of a controlled substance.

Mr. Russ Clanton, who is representing Stiglich, stated his objection to the amended information. "Th facts of this case remain unchanged since February" and he objected to "the timeliness of the People's filing."

Judge Miles said, "Since the trial has not been set, I don't find any prejudice and I will grant the motion."

The first amended information never got filed and therefore not granted. Judge Miles said it was the second amended information that got filed. That is the document she would sign and grant today. The document she signed would therefore be considered the first amended information.

Ryan Robinson is the victim in this case. His sister Jennifer Robinson was dating Stiglich at the time, she is a key witness and the only witness present at the alleged shooting incident. She was present in court along with her mother and a couple other family members. After the jury trial date was set, some of the Robinson family members burst into tears.

Stiglich's family, his mom and dad and friends were also present today. The situation between the two families has been very tense.

The court computer system is down so I will update with all charges when I can and when it is available.

No other media was present in court. Jury trial is October 19 at 8:30 a.m., October 16 is Trial Assignment at 8:30 a.m., Trial Readiness is October 14 at 1 p.m. in Courtroom 2 and Trial Confirmation is September 29 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 2

Aug 28, 2015


Key witness in Judson Stiglich case has medical issues, current jury trial date vacated

The jury trial for Judson Stiglich is scheduled for August 31. The People had filed a motion to amend information and a new case to revoke Stiglich's probation. Today in court, the People said they intend to file a second amended information.

Today, during trial assignment calendar, defense asked that the current jury trial date be vacated because they received additional discovery, there were new filings on amended information and a new case. Stiglich entered a time waiver, which he had previously withdrawn. Mr. Clanton said the matter "could resolve."

Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads said the People "ask that the current jury trial not be vacated, that it trail for a week. The Pople are prepared to proceed, we have new evidence." MS. Eads said that "while the matter has the potential to resolve", one of the primary witnesses has number of medical issues and is not getting better with time."

A date for setting and to address above issues is set for September 3 at 2 p.m.

No other media source was present in court for this development.

Aug 26, 2015


Judson Stiglich jury trial next Monday in question due to DA filing amended information and a petition to revoke

A trial readiness was scheduled today for the Judson Stiglich case. He is charged with the death of Ryan Robinson. At that time, Stiglich's was dating Robinson's sister.

DDA Stacey Eads is prosecuting the case. Mr. Russ Clanton is representing Stiglich. Family members for both Stiglich and Robinson families were present.

In court today, Mr. Clanton said he would be filing a motion to continue given the new petition to revoke probation that was handed to him in court and the DA's amended information on the homicide case which he just received this morning.

Both attorneys spoke with the families before court.

The matter to continue and other "matters" will be addressed at trial assignment this Friday.

No other media was present in court.

Previous post:

johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/motion-to-continue-filed-by-da-in.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/datescremain-set-for-judson-stiglich.html
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