Only A Lawyer Could Come Up With This Excuse
Last week a jury in Hale County, just north of Lubbock, convicted County Commissioner Gary Koelder of theft after it was determined that he used county funds to purchase items for his personal vehicles.
As I watched NewsChannel 11 report the story Monday night, I found myself laughing at diminutive criminal defense attorney Rob Hobson, who came up with the goofiest quote I think I’ve ever heard from an attorney in defense of his client’s actions.
Here is what Hobson told the NewsChannel 11 viewers: “Gary’s made some contributions to Hale County, some property contributions well over what it was that he took. I mean he got them an air compressor and he’s giving them some trailers and I mean Gary’s done a lot for Hale County.”
I’ve known Hobson for quite some time and have never thought he was too smart, but this comment makes me want to lower my opinion even more.
http://www.kcbd.com/global/story.asp?s=12835154
Mr. Hobson has outdone himself when it comes to incredulous comments from an lawyer :
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/25/alleged-texas-jihad-plot-underscores-threat-lone-wolf-terrorists-inside/
Aldawsari pleaded not guilty on Friday. His lawyer, Rob Hobson, issued a statement Friday that reads in part:
“This is not Alice in Wonderland where the Queen said ‘first the punishment then the trial.’ This is America, where everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence, due process, effective representation of counsel and a fair trial.
“I request that everyone take a step back and allow the legal proceedings to unfold in a timely and orderly fashion. The eyes of the world are on this case and the treatment of this accused person. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to show the world how truly fair our legal system is; even to those who are accused of trying to harm our country.”
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/02/25/alleged-texas-jihad-plot-underscores-threat-lone-wolf-terrorists-inside/#ixzz1F37TIBfs