Ben McLaughlin's candidate statement from his website is worth reading if you don't know him. He is the most diverse candidate to run for local Judge. He has experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney; his testimonials, supporters and outreach are people from different walks of life. For women and the LGBTQ community, this is an opportunity to for you to elect someone who doesn't say the right words but has advocated and fought for you in the system.
Read my previous posts about his candidacy and search posts on my blog on the many cases I have covered.
So far, the only other candidate for Judge Christopher Wilson's seat is Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward. I had already told him to let me know when his website is available and I will publish any information provided to me. Alth
Having covered Humboldt Superior Court for 7 years and knowing the system, the Judges, the attorneys, the players, the way "Humboldt justice" works, I will continue to provide my opinions and observations that are based on court proceedings, records and facts.
Ben McLaughlin's statement:
"If elected to the Humboldt County Superior Court, I will provide a fair and cordial judicial process, where both plaintiffs and defendants, whether in civil or criminal court, will know they are being listened to and their rights protected.
Over the past 17-years, I have worked in nearly equal parts as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Those years in court taught me that the ends of justice are not the same in every case. Each case has unique parties and facts, which inevitably bear on the court’s determination of a just outcome.
For example, in some cases, a jail term is warranted for a guilty party. In other cases, the guilty party’s social and cultural background or personal circumstances may indicate that a lesser, tailored penalty is appropriate. What all cases have in common, however, is that a guilty party must be held accountable to the community for any illegal conduct. And it is accountability, through fair and equal application of the law, that must be the ultimate goal of the court process.
Prior to becoming a criminal law attorney, I worked for several years as a civil litigator. I thus have the requisite background and experience to handle, from day one, cases in both the Criminal and Civil departments of the Superior Court.
Whatever the case may be, I pledge to listen carefully to all involved, consider the facts and circumstances of each case, and apply the law as required.
I respectfully request your support."
Previous posts:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2022/01/ben-mclaughlin-and-steven-steward.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/11/guess-who-is-running-for-judge-wilsons.html?m=1
Related post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/12/steven-steward-for-judge-according-to.html?m=1
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