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Assault charges, biting, kicking security personnel are treated as crimes. Except for the officers of the Maui 2nd Circuit Court.
Former deputy prosecutor and current attorney Elizabeth Cuccia pleaded guilty to three assault charges (The Maui News, Jan. 23). "I take full responsibility" to striking a guard in the face, biting a guard and kicking a guard at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
Cuccia blamed the MACC.
The prosecutor co-signed her crimes "she was intoxicated" and an isolated incident. Is an alcohol "blackout" a legal defense? All crimes are isolated.
The honorable Judge Cardoza granted a deferred acceptance of guilty plea due to a crime that may have affected her status as an attorney, and could impact any potential issues with child custody.
Precisely why the Legislature enacted the law. In one year Cuccia's charges will be converted to "it never happened" status.
An insult to law enforcement, the MACC and citizens of Maui.
Participants in Drug Court often receive one year in prison for being 20 minutes late to seeing their counselor.
Conceivably, MACC personal should be instructed before events to issue wrist bands. "I am immune when committing crimes." I am an officer of the court in Maui. Quid pro quo.
Michael Kearns
Wailuku