My Mission For Carson CityPublic Safety
Fairness
Integrity
“Each criminal case begins in the Justice Court and the role of the Justice of the Peace is to ensure fairness to all of the parties. Fairness requires a judge to have extensive knowledge of the law and the ability to apply it to a specific circumstance. A Justice of the Peace has to be able to make quick and fair decisions with integrity in regards to arrests, warrants, and the rules of evidence. My experience in trial will allow me to fulfill those obligations dutifully for the people of Carson City and in a manner that ensures fairness and public safety.”
Carson City has been privileged to have qualified and capable judges in Justice Court making decisions that are critical to our quality of life and public safety. It is my goal to continue this legacy. The Justice of the Peace is the first judge that a criminal defendant appears in front of. They are the judge who decides if someone is released into our community or if they remain in custody. Because of this duty, it is critical that a Justice of the Peace prioritizes public safety. Safety can be served through a variety of avenues including incarceration and treatment. In order to be successful, a judge must know when to use community resources and when incarceration is critical for public safety. They need to know the intricacies of the system and the law to be able to make legally sound and good decisions. I have worked in Justice Court for years and handled thousands of cases. I am currently in that court room daily, which means I have up-to-date information about the system and the law. Our safety is determined by who makes those decisions; mistakes and learning on the job have life altering impacts on defendants and victims.
I am running for Justice of The Peace to ensure that our community is a safe and healthy place to live. My wife and I are proud to call Carson City our home and hope that our son can grow up in a safe, vibrant, and value-oriented community. I have spent the last decade preparing for this position by being in Justice Court daily, participating in professional trainings and the intricate processes of our justice system. I have worked as an attorney in both civil and criminal law. The majority of my time has been spent doing criminal law and the majority of the Justice Court calendar is taken up by criminal cases.
I am the only candidate that currently serves on call and assists law enforcement in their requests for search warrants at all hours. I am the only candidate who participates in a specialty court program that provides accountability and treatment to members of the community struggling with addiction and/or mental health. I am the only candidate who currently appears at bail hearings, including those that occur on holidays and weekends. The recency of my experience is critical. I am currently in Justice Court daily. There have been many changes in the law over the last few years. To make good decisions, a judge needs to know the law; it is the foundation of a fair and just system. Justice Court in Carson City is incredibly busy and fast paced. It is important that the judge makes good decisions from day one. I am the only candidate with the current experience to be able to do that. I am the only candidate who has the detailed knowledge of the law and the court processes to be able to make sound and just decisions to keep our community safe.