tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post8846545138127761363..comments2023-08-24T10:39:23.460-04:00Comments on CAAFlog: AFCCA sets aside CA's action in published caseDwight Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11657981110237418710noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-33164572539271048632007-09-27T09:09:00.000-04:002007-09-27T09:09:00.000-04:00A cynic might say that the SJA and the DC devoted ...A cynic might say that the SJA and the DC devoted about as much time and effort into the clemency package and SJAR as those documents usually deserve. If the TC has properly trained the CA, the CA places little to no weight on a clemency package that is not accompanied by a supporting letter from the TC (a great way for a TC to reward stoolies). That's not to denigrate the value of a CA's clemency powers, which I think are important. But I do think that if a CA is inclined to grant clemency, he or she probably won't be swayed by a one-sided clemency package or the SJAR.<BR/><BR/>But, so long as the system requires these things, they ought to be done correctly. I have my doubts that errors in the clemency package can really prejudice the accused here, but I suppose the screw-ups in the SJAR should require correction and a new CA's action. In the big picture, though, I believe that the system would be served by having fewer (and simpler) SJARs.John O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08014476389355562158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-55250898342274449202007-09-27T06:48:00.000-04:002007-09-27T06:48:00.000-04:00Yes, and he can use the commissary for another cou...Yes, and he can use the commissary for another couple of years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34853720.post-15808580925709601982007-09-26T18:44:00.000-04:002007-09-26T18:44:00.000-04:00Well good for Mr. Pullam. He gets to stay on appel...Well good for Mr. Pullam. He gets to stay on appellate leave until the CA again affirms his conviction, and AFCCA short forms it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com