Annapolis - Frank Kratovil continues to leave many questions unanswered. Chris Meekins, Harris Campaign Manager, released the following statement:
"Having his buddies come to his defense is no surprise, but it still doesn't change the fact that Kratovil has left many important questions unanswered. Why did he decline to prosecute a child sexual predator on 15 counts? Why did he take contributions from criminal defense attorneys who have cases before him in Queen Anne's County? At the very least this is a conflict of interest, at the very worst it is justice for sale."
Kratovil should answer questions on the following campaign contributions and cases:
In March of 2007, Frank Kratovil declined to prosecute Robert Wayne Dwyer on 15 of 17 counts relating to child sexual offenses. Faced with the possibility of a lifetime in jail, Dwyer is now free in the community. (Source: Case No. 0M00014525)
In October 2007, Lawyer Richard M. Karceski became the official representation of Donna Ann Jones who was charged with 14 counts of burglary. Richard Karceski donated to Kratovil's campaign on 12/4/2007. In February 2008, the Queen Anne's County State's Attorneys office dropped 12 of the counts against Donna Ann Jones resulting in her getting a slap on the wrist. Since that time, Richard Karceski has donated again to the Kratovil campaign and Donna Ann Jones has violated her parole. (Source: Case No. 17K07006775, Karceski donation on 12/4/2008 - Federal Election Commission)
Trial Lawyer: Peter O'Neill, Esq.
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 7/19/07-$500, 1/5/08-$1,000, 1/5/08-$1,000 (Wife, Wendy O'Neill), 3/27/08-$250, hosted a house part in the spring of 2008 that raised over $10,000 (Federal Election Commission).
Rap Sheet: -Represented Lisa Birchfield on 9/15/08 (Case #5M16245) and all felony drug charges dropped. *Currently represents Justin Clifford Lee in a possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
Trial Lawyer: Jane Canter
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 8/1/07-$750, 10/27/07-$750, 3/24/08-$500 (FEC.GOV).
Rap Sheet: -Represented Eric Snyder (Case #17K07006791) who pled guilty to one count of distribution of a controlled substance, but four separate drug charges were dropped.
Trial Lawyer: Joel Katz
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 3/25/08-$250, *Frequent contributor to Frank Kratovil for State's Attorney races. (Federal Election Commission)
Rap Sheet: -Represented Ted Frederick (Case #17K08006846) who pled guilty to one count of theft greater than $500 and 14 additional charges were dropped.
Trial Lawyer: Louis Martucci
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 9/13/07-$500 (Federal Election Commission)
Rap Sheet: -Represented Rico Hawkins (Case #17K0700697) who pled guilty to one count of intent to distribute and Kratovil dropped a felony gun charge was dropped.
3 comments:
Damn boy sells out cheap doesnt he.
You are asserting on this website that these attorneys offered, and Frank Kratovil accepted, bribes for political support in exchange for a favorable court disposition. I hope you have your Alford Plea attorney on speed dial, because more lawsuits are headed your way. In fact, I guarantee it. Pleadings are being drafted as I write.
I wouldn't vote for Kratovil for Dog Catcher, but I seriously doubt that he is selling dispositions. Obviously, if he is a State's Atty, he is coming into contact with a lot of criminal defense attorneys. He likely sees the same attys all the time, and may well be friends with them. That is more likely the reason for the donations. No attorney in his right mind is going to risk disbarment for a particular client. Remember too that most cases are settled anyway with a plea agreement. If all cases actually went to trial the who criminal justice system at the trial level would collapse.
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