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Richard Scotti - Common Defenses Argued in Criminal Cases

A prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a defendant is guilty of the offence when he or she stands trial for allegedly committing it. Simultaneously, the criminal defendant has the right to provide a defence, which he or she may do in a variety of ways. The defendant may try to find flaws in the prosecutor's case, claim that the crime was committed by someone else, or argue that he or she committed the act but had a valid and reasonable defence. Judge Richard Scotti understands every possible outcome a case could have and, as a result, makes choices and leads the case in a systematic fashion that serves equity. There are a variety of criminal defences that a defendant can use to avoid punishment for his or her actions.

A criminal defendant can argue that he or she cannot be found guilty of the crime because he or she did not understand what he or she was doing or because his or her actions were improper. This includes, at its most extreme, the defence of insanity. The defence of insanity requires the defendant to show that he or she had a mental disorder that rendered him or her incapable of understanding right from wrong, or that it prevented him or her from controlling his or her actions and resisting violent impulses, depending on the state in which the case is tried.

Another type of defence is when the defendant admits to committing the crime but claims that it was justifiable. Self-defence and defence of others are the most well-known of these defences. For example, a defendant could plead that he shot an intruder in self-defence because the intruder was threatening him with a knife. Similarly, a duress defence asserts that the criminal defendant committed the offence solely because he or she was forced to do so by someone else.

Finally, a criminal defendant may be able to claim a legal or factual mistake. According to this argument, the offender made a critical error that renders an aspect of the offence irrelevant. A defendant charged with larceny, for example, may claim that he mistakenly believed the victim had given him the property. Similarly, when a criminal defendant felt his or her acts were legal, it is called a misunderstanding of the law. Only in very specific circumstances does this defence apply.

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Carli Kierny - Judge of Department 2 of the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court

Carli Kierny was born in the Minnesota city of Duluth. Kierny graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's degree in communications in 2003 and Carli attended Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2008 after graduating early from college, where she discovered her interest in assisting people in navigating the criminal justice system. Carli has dedicated her career to defending the indigent's constitutional rights. She served as a clerk with the Cook County Homicide Task Force during law school and even assisted in the exoneration of a man who had been unfairly convicted through Chicago-law Kent's clinic program. Carli has worked for the Clark County Public Defender's Office for the past 10 years, including five years on the top Sexual Assault Team. Working as a public defender in Champaign County, Illinois, and Clark County, Nevada, is among her professional accomplishments. Carli  Kierny ran for an election for the Nevada 8th Judicial District Court's Department 2 judgeship. On November 3, 2020, she won the general election. She assumed office on January 4, 2021.

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Judge Scotti - Working of Courts and Legal Procedure

Without independent courts, the rule of law will fail. That implies courts that aren't ruled by the political establishment. An impartial judge can ensure that your case is determined on the basis of the law and the facts, rather than the whims of shifting political currents. And Judge Scotti, who has been practicing law for 30 years, can assist you in resolving your legal conflicts with ease. When parties disagree, we need courts to interpret and apply the law. In this way, courts bring law out of the dusty pages of law books and into the living fabric of our lives. The law is applied by courts to specific issues that are presented before them. They mediate conflicts between individuals, businesses, and government agencies. Courts are frequently relied upon to uphold government limitations. They guard against all levels of government abusing their power. They defend minorities of all kinds from the majority, as well as the rights of those who are unable to defend themselves. They also represent the concepts of fairness and equality. Everyone has access to the courts and legal protections.

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Richard Scotti - Retired District Court Judge

Richard Scotti, who served as a Clark County District Court Judge for six years and just retired from that position, graduated with honors from Hastings College of Law in 1988 and has more than 30 years of legal expertise. Judge Scotti effectively managed a civil and criminal docket and received the highest possible grade in legal skill and ethical standards by his peers, earning him the title of "Preeminent." He is a Life Member of "The Fellows of the American Bar Association," a global prestigious society comprised of the top 1% of lawyers and judges. Judge Scotti has a long history of public service in the legal profession. Lawyers elected him twice to serve as a Governor of the State Bar. He was appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court as a Settlement Judge for Appeals for a ten-years and a Mediator for the Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program. Judge Scotti has made substantial contributions to legal ethics.