3:30 p.m. 45A04-1208-PC-420. Manchester University. Appellant Joseph Scott appeals from the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. After pleading guilty to Class B felony operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.15 or greater causing death and Class B felony resisting law enforcement causing death, Scott received two fifteen-year sentences, which were to be served consecutively. Scott argues that the consecutive nature of the sentences represents fundamental error and that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to advise him that his consecutive sentences were illegal and for failing to perfect a direct appeal. The State argues that Scott may not bring a freestanding claim of fundamental error in a post-conviction proceeding and that he received effective assistance of trial counsel.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...