Tag Archives: self-representation

Reversal and Trial II (24)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Pat Hartman

When Danny got back to court, the government verbally offered a plea agreement. He would plead guilty to whatever, and get a 10-year sentence. But Rachel’s conviction had not been reversed yet. Danny told them they would have to (a) … Continue reading →

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The Stakes (20)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Pat Hartman

In March 2004, there was a status conference to address a number of matters, including the possibility of a Faretta hearing. The judge noted that Danny seemed to have had “a great deal of fun” representing himself in state court, … Continue reading →

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Jailhouse Lawyer (19)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Pat Hartman

Thanks, Donald Charles Davis, for spelling out an important concept: “More than 96 percent of all federal defendants plead guilty. Ninety percent of the four percent who insist on inconveniencing the system with a trial are found guilty. Once they … Continue reading →

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Trial, Incarceration, Life, and Death (08)

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Pat Hartman

Danny Fabricant and George Christie Jr. were held at the Terminal Island Federal Prison and bused to the LA Federal courthouse daily for their 7-week trial. Christie was represented by Barry Tarlow, the contemporary equivalent of an OJ Simpson “Dream … Continue reading →

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