Now we’ve seen it all. Two people have gone to prison; one (the accused’s daughter) has pleaded no contest, all in a continuing criminal enterprise to provide fake ID’s so that the 80,000 illegal aliens could go to Miguel Robleto’s Drive Master Education school and ultimately get Oregon Driver’s Licenses.
While I haven’t seen the entire 7 page decision yet, Judge Steven Price says yeah, there was smoke, but the DA’s and AG’s office didn’t show me the fire. As a result Miguel Robleto goes free.
Testimony showed Mr. Robleto called to get more phony ID’s for his “customers,” illegal aliens who had been bused in from all over the country, but the judge didn’t find that testimony persuasive enough. The point is if there’s no Mr. Robleto, there’s no need for phony ID’s. I’m no judge, but even I can’t overlook that. But the judge ruled he couldn’t connect Mr. Robleto to the envelopes. See how the scam worked here.
The judge also said that Mr. Patel, who runs “The Dunes” motel in Hillsboro probably had illegal aliens bursting from the seams in every room, that’s why he couldn’t believe there was any unusual connection to Mr. Robleto’s alleged fraudulent scheme to provide these non Oregon (heck, non US) citizens with driver’s licenses. It doesn’t matter that these illegals came by the bus load and went home in a day or two. Doesn’t matter.
The judge refused to divulge his reasoning for the ruling in open court.
The most bizarre decision he made was to find Mr. Robleto not guilty on the misdemeanor charges of tampering/destroying public documents. The documents were destroyed.
If only this judge were in charge of the Scooter Libby prosecution. Can you imagine? Judge Price’s rationale seems to be that it’s no big deal the documents were destroyed because, hey, there’s no crime!
The judge allowed as there were plenty indications of guilt but not beyond a reasonable doubt.
A question: now that the man who was alleged to be the ringmaster of this alleged crime has been found not guilty, then should the others be released? After all if you don’t have the big guy, then the other guys were simply freelancing on a lark.
No crime, no foul, right?
HEY EVERYBODY, it is OFFICIAL, you can BREAK THE LAW and NOT get in any trouble, in fact they will give you a FREE lawyer and translator too!
ANARCHY BEGINS….
What is happening here in Oregon? That this man should go free is a travesty! Judge Price needs to be held accountable for his judgement. If people want to make a statement of their consern they should write or call his office @ Washington County Circuit Court
Washington County Courthouse
ATTN: Judge Steve Price
150 N 1st Avenue MS37
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Telephone: 503.846.8888
Or the Commisioner Chairman:
tom_brian@co.washington.or.us
Change can not happen if you just stand by and talk about it.
Judge Steven L. Price, is a COWARD!!!
Steven spent LESS THAN 60 seconds saying…. “not guilty” and Left the Bench without reasoning his verdict(s) IN OPEN COURT!
It’s true the investigators were LAME, but now, the DISHONORABLE Steven L. Price (appointed by Gov. Babs), has foisted a horrible decision on ALL CITIZENS of the United States of America, AND LEGAL–REPEAT LEGAL ALIENS living in the United States of America.
If you’re disgusted with Steve’s decision, call his office and ask for an appointment to tell him personally.
Judge Steven L. Price 503.846.8262 ROOM 303C
Here’s the difference between a Man and a Coward.
When one of Robleto’s employees was sentenced last month, Washington County Judge Mark Gardner said he was worried that illegally obtained Oregon driver’s licenses could be used by people who “engage in criminal enterprises and acts of terrorism.”
Don’t blame Judge Price for the prosecutions lack of proof.
Judge Price gave the prosecution an opportunity for an explanation, they declined.
This was a witch hunt by Washington County, why have none of the other independent testing facility’s in the state outside of Washington County not been brought up? Why was this man, who’s alleged actions harmed no person, held on $10 Million bail when, in the same week, another person in Washington County impregnated an eleven year old girl and was held for $500k. Justice or embarrassment? There are more questions to be asked.
In the judge’s defense… “The Dunes” motel in Hillsboro only looks like it houses 80,000 illegal aliens in it’s dozen rooms.
To Anon #5>>If you weren’t in the courtroom you have NO clue as to how big a COWARD the Dishonorable Price is.
The only thing he forgot was to write his 7 pages in SPANISH!!!
To Danegerus: Please point out where Victoria said the Dunes took in 80,000. I missed it>>>just like you missed the trial.
ATLEAST THE RETARD JUDGE COULD OF CALLED A MISTRIAL OR SOME OTHER PROCEDURE SO THIS TURD COULD GET TAKEN BACK TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JURY,MAYBE THE FEDS WILL STEP IN AND CHARGE THIS CROOK AND SEND HIM AWAY FOR 30 YEARS SO HE CAN SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME WITH THE TURDS HE GOT DRIVERS LICENSE’S FOR.
To Anon #7>>Do not assume that I did not spend time in that court room(that is ignorant on your part)…I know more about the FACTS of this case then you will ever understand by reading the Oregonian or listening to VT. Everything that you believed, you determined before a single FACT was presented in this case, please prove me otherwise. You may have spent time in the court room hearing Judge Price, but clearly you were not listening. You did not listen when the LEAD undercover investigator admitted to lying about her surveillance reports on the witness stand and broke down crying. You clearly were not paying attention or caring about the fact the undercover police officers could not get their dates or times correct on when they were supposedly surveying Mr. Robleto’s business. Have you or anyone heard any of the undercover transcripts…they do not help your cause.
Has anyone learned why the original DA was removed from this case and no longer works for WaCo? Did it maybe have to do with the fact that the original DA attempted to deport an entire family of UNITED STATES CITIZENS??? That is correct, VT do your homework, you claim to keep the media in check but you fail to find out the simplest of answers; such as…Mr. Robleto never came up with the 10% of his bail(One Million Dollars) as you reported on your radio program. Had you done your homework, you would have found that it was reduced to $50k, which means that only $5k needed to be posted, but what does this program care about the truth…you only care about stirring up public outrage, am I partially correct?. I guess as long as a Hispanic is charged with criminal activity what does anyone care, right? Has anyone asked the question why the only WHITE individual, Jim Cattanach(Who is still listed on the DMV website), was released from this case, he never spent a day in jail, had the same accusations & charges, and was returned all of his money and seven Hispanic’s were charged? Jim has admitted to taking part in the same activities as Mr. Robleto, and has the same title with the DMV. Circumstances such as this make me ill to be a white male in Washington County.
I am a contributing tax payer to this county…how much of that was wasted on this case? Forget Anon #7’s supposed outrage against Judge Price, where is the outrage against the Washington County District Attorney’s Office?
Anon above. Try counting your “anons” again. Your’re #7>>>
Nice stud >>>
You know what? You cowards that post anonymous aint even, got anything to say about guts. You`re bigger cowards than Price; least we know his name.
As for this creep Robleto, it`s you bleeding hearted libs that let OJ and Blake walk too. Heard tonight that this creep had over 500k in cash in his house…
Mickey,,, baby,
Just cause yur “Mickey” with a blog from Oh-mA-Hah doesn’t make ya any less than “anonymous”.
If you was here instead of there you’d probably stay alittle tight too!
On the verdict issued by Steven, we agree.