(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City Criminal Case ID041711 United States of Argonath versus the Escotta Family I. Opening Statement The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Vice City Division, in the name of the United States of Argonath, are hereby suing the following citizens of the United States of Argonath: • Pyro_Escotta • Luis_Escotta • Lonewolf_Escotta who are acting as members of an organisation known as Escotta. II. Summary The Federal Bureau of Investigation have been investigating criminal acts comitted by the mentioned citizens and have linked all of them to be part of an organisation who call themselves "The Escotta Family". The Bureau has collected sufficient evidence to charge the mentioned organisation for several crimes against the state and the honorable citizens of Vice City. 1) Luis Escotta On 30th October, 2017, a raid on Lonewolf Escotta had been executed. As the police convoy, loaded with confiscated weapons, was headed to Washington Beach HQ, two suspicious men, who were spotted at the raid scene, were spotted on the roof of Vercetti Estate, Starfish Island. The Convoy has halted and took neccessary precautions. FBI Director Adams took a Sea Sparrow to investigate the situation, where he identified Luis Escotta and and uknown gunman, who was identified as [NAR]Kody after death. [NAR]Kody had just equipped a sniper rifle, obviously attempting to take out the convoy. Attempting to avoid interference with the convoy, Director Adams suspected the subject and he was almost instantly neutralised by Agent Collingwood with a sniper rifle shot to the head. Upon search of his deceased body, a sniper rifle has been found. His accomplice, Luis Escotta, who had been piloting the maverick for him, has been apprehended by Director Adams and surrendered on sight. He was detained and searched. He had a Chrome Shotgun as part of his inventory. Luis Escotta was taken to the FBI HQ for further investigation, where he was interrogated and confessed to his crime of assisting [NAR]Kody in an attempted murder. Refer to Section V AMENDED AS PER 2017-11-11: ADDITIONAL CHARGES ISSUED Mr. Drake Escotta has been witnessed by several officers, including the prosecutor of the Bureau, Director Gabriel Adams, to have stolen crime scene evidence from a shootout in Vice Port, where the FBI and VCPD were apprehending several dangerous criminals. Mr. Drake Escotta used this confusion to steal evidence vital for a criminal investigation and was therefore suspected for it. The defendant managed to get away, however, as the police force were preoccupied with the mentioned situation. 2) Lonewolf_Escotta On 29th of October, 2017, at 17:20 CET, Lonewolf Escotta had stored illegal items in his property #261, Ghetto Flat, Little Haiti, which he had acquired through a smuggle operation. 30th November, 2017, in accordance with a court warrant issued, a raid operation had been executed on the said property. Several illegal items were found in his property. Refer to Section V. Additionally, on 30th October, 2017, around 13:57 CET, Lonewolf Escotta took part in an armed robbery of a Jewelry Store in North Point Mall. He had managed to evade the police and sold the jewels to the blackmarket. Refer to Section V. AMENDED AS PER 2017-11-11: ADDITIONAL CHARGES ISSUED On 2017.11.11, the defendant Lonewolf_Escotta was once again arrested by the FBI for robbing a jewelery store. The Defendant surrendered to the police force after evasion and a prolonged period of resisting arrest and was detained in the VCPD cells. 3) Pyro_Escotta On 25th October, 2017, Pyro Escotta sold a Grey Rumpo to the black market dealer. He had also been identified as the leader of the Escotta Family, therefore encouraging criminal acts and contributing to organised crime. Additional charges added as per 2017-11-11 Mr. Pyro Escotta, on 2017-11-11, had been charged by the police for assisting his fellow criminal, Drake Escotta, by interfering with a pursuit. The Federal Bureau of Investigations had noted the criminal charges issued on the said individual by the police, who then continued to evade the police force, which, being a crime by itself, had automatically made his charges of "aiding" valid. Therefore, the Prosecution are additionally charging Pyro Escotta with aiding and evasion of police. III. Charges • Luis_Escotta Assisting a felon in an attempted murder of a federal agent. Evidence Exhibit 1 Added as per 2017.11.11 - theft of crime scene evidence. Evidence Exhibit 6 • Lonewolf_Escotta Robbery (x2), posession of illegal items Evidence Exhibit 2, 3 and 7 Additional exhibit added as per 2017.11.11, additional robbery charge added • Pyro_Escotta "Threats or plotting a criminal act, or encouraging a criminal act is a crime.". The Bureau believes that Pyro Escotta had been encouraging and plotting criminal acts by leading a criminal organisation, therefore, contributing to the rise of organised crime in Vice City. Evidence Exhibit 1, Evidence Exhibit 4 Aiding of a criminal, resisting arrest Evidence Exhibit 8 IV. Demands • Amended as per 2017.11.11 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation demands that Luis_Escotta is fined 50.000ARD for attempted murder of a police officer and theft of crime scene evidence. The Bureau additionally demands a 10 year prison sentence (1 hour) • Amended as per 2017.11.11 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation demands that Lonewolf_Escotta is fined 30.000 ARD for posession of illegal weaponry and 35.000 ARD for two counts of robbery and a ten year prison sentence. • The Federal Burea of Investigation demands that Pyro_Escotta is prosecuted for encouraging criminal acts and resisting, as the leader of the organisation and serves a 50 years (40 minutes) jail sentence. • The Federal Bureau of Investigation demands that the Escotta Family is declared illegal for its actions against the state, as it is obviously being used as an asset for organised crime. The Bureau demands that all members of the said family cease and desist their operations and that the organisation is shut down. V. Evidence • Exhibit 1 A voice recording of interview of Luis Escotta upon his arrest. 1) Luis Escotta confesses to his crime [18:13:29] Huntsman says: You were spotted piloting the helicopter for the sniper, identified as [NAR]Kody, who is now deceased [18:13:32] Huntsman says: Is that true, Mr. Escotta? [18:13:47] Luis_Escotta says: Yes, I ain't a good pilot tho [18:14:04] Huntsman says: What was the intentions of the deceased sniper, Mr. Escotta. [18:14:07] Huntsman says: ? [18:14:21] Luis_Escotta says: I don't know, he just told me to pilot it sir [18:14:43] Luis_Escotta says: probably [18:14:48] Huntsman says: But you were aware that he was trying to interrupt a raid operation, yes? [18:14:53] Luis_Escotta says: he wanted to disrupt the operation [18:14:56] Luis_Escotta says: yes [18:15:00] Huntsman says: Why did you assist him, sir? [18:15:35] Luis_Escotta says: umm.. What would you do if you were a fellow criminal, I did the same. [18:18:54] Huntsman says: Mr. Escotta, are you aware that the crime you have committed is a serious offence. 2) Luis Escotta admits that he works for the Escotta organisation and names the members of Escotta.[18:18:58] Huntsman says: That might land you in the court? [18:19:01] Luis_Escotta says: Yes [18:16:26] Huntsman says: Do you know him, sir? 3) Pyro Escotta is named as the leader of Escotta[18:16:33] Luis_Escotta says: Yes, he's in my family [18:16:37] Huntsman says: What family? [18:16:58] Luis_Escotta says: escotta family [18:17:06] Huntsman says: What are the other members of Escotta, Luis"? [18:17:14] Luis_Escotta says: Ken and Pyro [18:18:29] Huntsman says: Who leads Escotta, Luis? • Exhibit 2[18:18:37] Luis_Escotta says: Pyro, the great Items found in Lonewolf_Escotta's property https://imgur.com/m0d3sDZ (https://imgur.com/m0d3sDZ) • Exhibit 3 Robbery at North Point Mall https://imgur.com/zotia1o (https://imgur.com/zotia1o) https://imgur.com/SQ67C08 (https://imgur.com/SQ67C08) • Exhibit 4 Footage of CCTV camera at Vice Port https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEDIkG3cZSg&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEDIkG3cZSg&feature=youtu.be) • Exhibit 5 Full recording of the interrogation of Luis Escotta https://imgur.com/a/jYr7d • Exhibit 6 Luis Escotta stealing evidence https://imgur.com/a/Wj2Bk • Exhibit 7 Lonewolf Escotta being arrested for robbery for the second time even after this court case has been opened. https://imgur.com/a/40cTM • Exhibit 8 Pyro Escotta aiding in an evasion, resisting arrest https://imgur.com/a/SmN8h VI. Settlement Offer Settlement conditions: 1) Escotta shut down all of their operations and disband. If Settlement conditions are met, the Bureau is willing to lower their demands to a total fine of 50.000 ARD that can be paid collectively by the organisation to the state instead of individual fines. SETTLEMENT OFFER WITHDRAWN BY PROSECUTION AS PER 2017.11.11 Signed, Director Gabriel Adams Agent Steven Collingwood Federal Bureau of Investigation |
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City The prosecution would like to inform the court that the defendant Lonewolf Escotta had been summoned to the court via a phone call. The Bureau is still trying to reach the rest of the defendants. |
(http://i.imgur.com/1PyQkiD.png) Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court | From: The desk of the Honorable Alexander Treblin Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath v 'Escotta Family'" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0006/2017 |
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City Your Honor, The Federal Bureau of Investigation have provided the Escotta with a court summons via a phone call to the member of the said organisation Lonewolf Escotta. The Bureau believes that since the affiliation between all three men has been proven, it is a ground to believe that the forementioned Mr. Lonewolf Escotta has means of contacting the rest of the related defendants to inform them of the case. The prosecution would like to request that the court would address whether this can be held as proof of summon to court. Signed, Director Gabriel Adams FBI |
(http://i.imgur.com/1PyQkiD.png) Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court | From: The desk of the Honorable Alexander Treblin Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath v 'Escotta Family'" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0006/2017 |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Vice City Division
From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams
Ocean Beach, Vice City
To: The Criminal Court of Vice City,
143 Downtown State Street, Vice City
Your Honor,
The Federal Bureau of Investigation have provided the Escotta with a court summons via a phone call to the member of the said organisation Lonewolf Escotta. The Bureau believes that since the affiliation between all three men has been proven, it is a ground to believe that the forementioned Mr. Lonewolf Escotta has means of contacting the rest of the related defendants to inform them of the case. The prosecution would like to request that the court would address whether this can be held as proof of summon to court.
Signed,
Director Gabriel Adams
FBI
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City NOTIFICATION ABOUT COURT SUMMONS ISSUED The Prosecution have sent official notices to the defendants involved: Lonewolf Escotta and Pyro Escotta via the ArgoNet E-Mail Systems (Forum PM). Additionally, Lonewolf Escotta has been informed via a phone call. The Prosecution is attaching a copy of the sent e-mails as proof of court summons:
The Prosecution are yet to find means of contact with the defendant Luis Escotta. Signed, Director Gabriel Adams, FBI |
With the reference to the quotes : "The Prosecution are yet to find means of contact with the defendant Luis Escotta. "
Can I help you anyhow?
(http://i.imgur.com/1PyQkiD.png) Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court | From: The desk of the Honorable Alexander Treblin Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath v 'Escotta Family'" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0006/2017 |
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3) Pyro_EscottaPyro, known to his family members as "Pyro the Great" established the Escotta Foundation and therefore is highly regarded by his family, hence the nickname, for his achievements. He is not a leader of any sorts, apart from the CEO of the Escotta Foundation. The Escotta Family are not involved in organized crime of any kind and to try and charge Pyro for racketeering/encouraging/contributing is nothing but an empty accusation that cannot be proven by the evidence put forward by the prosecution. Mr Pyro Escotta is none other than a successful businessman, who has benefited the city greatly with the Escotta Foundation. He donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to known charities, for instance the Llama Lifes Matter Organization. The charges are an insult to his character.
On 25th October, 2017, Pyro Escotta sold a Grey Rumpo to the black market dealer. He had also been identified as the leader of the Escotta Family, therefore encouraging criminal acts and contributing to organised crime.
(https://s5.postimg.org/5lazonxgn/PLlg.png) FERNANDO J. ULLOA Criminal defense lawyer | From: ProLawyers Co., Downtown, Vice City. P.O. Box: 08459 To: Vice City Courthouse, Downtown, Vice City. P.O. Box: 00101 |
(https://s5.postimg.org/5lazonxgn/PLlg.png) FERNANDO J. ULLOA Criminal defense lawyer | From: ProLawyers Co., Downtown, Vice City. P.O. Box: 08459 To: Vice City Courthouse, Downtown, Vice City. P.O. Box: 00101 |
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City Your Honor, The Prosecution would like to respond to the defence. In regards to Luis Escotta (Drake Escotta) Part 1: Rights The Prosecution would like to quote the following part of the Constitution of the State of Vice City Quote Ordinance I Law Enforcement in the state of Vice City are not required to inform the detainees of their rights. Unlike the constitution of the State of San Andreas, the constitution of our honorable state of Vice City has no mention of such requirement, therefore, the arrest was lawful. As seen in the interrogation of the defendant, he was informed of the reason for his arrest in accordance to the constitution. Therefore, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any other law enforcement branch for that matter, were not required to inform the detainee of their rights, therefore, we find this statement to be absurd and have no validity in court. Part 2: Mental Illness The Prosecution would like to point out that Mr. Luis Escotta was articulate and understanding in the proccess of interrogation. The Bureau had no reason or cause to believe that Mr. Escotta has any mental illness, noir had the defendant made the bureau aware himself. We would like the defence to provide the court with a valid document issued by a certified medical expert that would prove the defendants illness and that there was a possibility he was not aware of his actions. The Prosecution would also like to point out that the constitution of Vice City does not state mental illness as an extenuating circumstance, and therefore such illness should not be taken into consideration. Part 3: The Defendant being not aware of the intentions of the criminal. The Prosecution would like to point out that the defence are clearly lying in their statement. Mr. Luis Escotta was very well aware of his actions. The Prosecution would like to quote the recording: Quote [18:14:48] Huntsman says: But you were aware that he was trying to interrupt a raid operation, yes? Not only does Mr. Escotta admit that he was aware that the suspect had criminal intentions, but he also admits of criminal acts, and he admits to have had affiliation with the deceased criminal by naming him as "a fellow criminal". He openly admits of being aware of the nature of his actions, and therefore, the Prosecution believes that this claim should be dismissed. In regards to Pyro Escotta The Prosecution agrees with the defence that the quality of the footage provided had been lost during processing, therefore, Mr. Pyro Escotta cannot be linked to this footage. We hereby dropping the charges of smuggling on Mr. Escotta. Demands and charges were adjusted accordingly as per 2017.11.11 However, the Prosecution would like to point out that given the evidence and the nature of the crimes comitted by the Escotta members, it is safe to assume that Escotta is a criminal organisation, and it would be ridiculous to believe that the leader of the group did not know of such crimes taking place. The Prosecution finds it illogical that Mr. Escotta says he is disgusted by such acts comitted and is not aware of them being committed in the first place, as it would make sense that after seeing the evidence Mr. Escotta would either quit the organisation or remove the members that have comitted such acts. The fact that these members, to our knowledge, have not been removed from the organisation yet, makes way to believe that Mr. Pyro Escotta was well aware of the acts committed in the name of his organisation and that he should be charge for allowing them to happen. In regards to Lonewolf_Escotta The Prosecution would like to point out that the charges or "Robbery" had not been addressed by the defence, and wishes to have their statement regarding the said charges if any is found neccessary. Signed, Director Gabriel Adams Federal Bureau of Investigation, Vice City |
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City EVIDENCE UPDATE 2017-11-11 1. In Regards to Mr. Luis Escotta/Drake Escotta Your Honor, The Prosecution would like to point out that even despite facing criminal charges, Mr. Luis Escotta (now known as Drake Escotta, as pointed out by the defence themselves) even to this day continues part-taking in criminal operations. Mr. Drake Escotta has been witnessed by several officers, including the prosecutor of the Bureau, Director Gabriel Adams, to have stolen crime scene evidence from a shootout in Vice Port, where the FBI and VCPD were apprehending several dangerous criminals. Mr. Drake Escotta used this confusion to steal evidence vital for a criminal investigation and was therefore suspected for it. The defendant managed to get away, however, as the police force were preoccupied with the mentioned situation. Therefore, the Prosecution are adding additional charges of stealing evidence from a crime scene and increase the demands for Drake Escotta to 50.000 ARD and 10 years (an hour) of imprisonment. Evidence: https://i.imgur.com/fJpRW65.jpg 2. In Regards to Lonewolf Escotta The Federal Bureau of Investigation would also like to point out that the defendant Lonewolf Escotta, despite facing criminal charges, had also been taking part in illegal activities since the opening of this court case. On 2017.11.11, Defendant Lonewolf_Escotta, once again, took part in a robbery. The defendant had surrendered and was detained in the VCPD holding cells, awaiting trial. The Prosecution therefore is amending its demands in regards of Lonewolf Escotta. The FBI would like to charges the defendant with two counts of robbery charges and therefore increase their demands in regard to robbery charges to 35.000 ARD, changing the total sum of the demanded fine for the defendant to 65.000 ARD. The Prosecution also demands a ten year prison sentence (one hour). evidence: https://imgur.com/a/40cTM 3. In Regards to the Escotta family Due to the continuous crimes being committed by the said organisation, even after being summoned to the court, the Bureau wishes to reinforce is claim of Escotta being a criminal organisation. The fact that the defendant, and the head of the organisation, Mr. Pyro Escotta does not terminate the membership of the defendants mentioned above and they continue to comit such hideous crimes in the name of the Group only shows further that the defendant Pyro Escotta is well aware of their actions and the criminal crimes being comitted. The prosecution, from this moment on, for the reasons stated above, withdraws the settlement offer as per 2017.11.11. Demands, evidence and charges updated accordingly. 4. Inquiry for Defence The Prosecution would like to know whether the defendant Lonewolf Escotta wishes to change his plea of guilty in the light of additional charges added. |
In regards to Pyro EscottaI won't speak on behalf of the Judge, but putting fourth charges and then suddenly changing your mind has wasted valuble time and resources of the court, something that should not be taken lightly. On top of this, the damage you have you caused to my client by wrongly accusing him of such without substantial evidence to back it up. My client expects compensation for the damage caused by this mess you've created.
The Prosecution agrees with the defence that the quality of the footage provided had been lost during processing, therefore, Mr. Pyro Escotta cannot be linked to this footage. We hereby dropping the charges of smuggling on Mr. Escotta. Demands and charges were adjusted accordingly as per 2017.11.11
However, the Prosecution would like to point out that given the evidence and the nature of the crimes comitted by the Escotta members, it is safe to assume that Escotta is a criminal organisation, and it would be ridiculous to believe that the leader of the group did not know of such crimes taking place. The Prosecution finds it illogical that Mr. Escotta says he is disgusted by such acts comitted and is not aware of them being committed in the first place, as it would make sense that after seeing the evidence Mr. Escotta would either quit the organisation or remove the members that have comitted such acts. The fact that these members, to our knowledge, have not been removed from the organisation yet, makes way to believe that Mr. Pyro Escotta was well aware of the acts committed in the name of his organisation and that he should be charge for allowing them to happen.Crimes committed by two family members does not mean an entire family are involved in organized crime. You're just clutching at straws, and trying to incriminate a perfectly innocent man because he has a family relation to the two other defendants. How can you expect him to "remove" his cousins from his family? They are his blood. He won't suddenly decide to disown them because they made a mistake. Family is family, and will always stick by each other. That does not make him a guilty man, or involved in any kind of organized crime. As already mentioned before, he is not a leader of such, but more so a father figure to his children and many cousins due his success and fame. I would like the Prosecution to show some actual evidence of my client Mr Pyro Escotta committing crimes, instead of just empty allegations without substantial evidence to back it up.
Part 1: RightsI believe, even though it may not be worded within the city's constitution, that every citizen has the right to a fair trial, and also to having legal aid when necessary. I believe it is only fair, in our justice system, that anyone arrested should be told their rights and be given a chance to contact their solicitor before being interrogated. I will leave this to the Judge to make his conclusion.
The Prosecution would like to quote the following part of the Constitution of the State of Vice City
Law Enforcement in the state of Vice City are not required to inform the detainees of their rights. Unlike the constitution of the State of San Andreas, the constitution of our honorable state of Vice City has no mention of such requirement, therefore, the arrest was lawful. As seen in the interrogation of the defendant, he was informed of the reason for his arrest in accordance to the constitution. Therefore, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any other law enforcement branch for that matter, were not required to inform the detainee of their rights, therefore, we find this statement to be absurd and have no validity in court.
Part 2: Mental IllnessTo keep in mind, that Luis understands that he assisted a criminal and is not using his mental disabilities as an excuse. However, he does struggle to socialise and is easily pressured into saying something he doesn't mean or doesn't intend. I will send for a medical expert to test him and come to his own conclusion (( RP yet to happen ))
The Prosecution would like to point out that Mr. Luis Escotta was articulate and understanding in the proccess of interrogation. The Bureau had no reason or cause to believe that Mr. Escotta has any mental illness, noir had the defendant made the bureau aware himself. We would like the defence to provide the court with a valid document issued by a certified medical expert that would prove the defendants illness and that there was a possibility he was not aware of his actions.
The Prosecution would also like to point out that the constitution of Vice City does not state mental illness as an extenuating circumstance, and therefore such illness should not be taken into consideration.
Part 3: The Defendant being not aware of the intentions of the criminal.I believe its how you choose to interpret those lines. "What would you do if you were a fellow criminal, I did the same." I believe this doesn't, beyond reasonable doubt, prove my client Luis Escotta had full knowledge of what he got himself into. All he knew of the deceased man was his name, and that they committed a felony together, therefore making him a "fellow criminal" as he admits to committing a crime by assisting the deceased man. But, as mentioned previously, all he did was pilot for him and nothing more.
The Prosecution would like to point out that the defence are clearly lying in their statement. Mr. Luis Escotta was very well aware of his actions. The Prosecution would like to quote the recording:
Not only does Mr. Escotta admit that he was aware that the suspect had criminal intentions, but he also admits of criminal acts, and he admits to have had affiliation with the deceased criminal by naming him as "a fellow criminal". He openly admits of being aware of the nature of his actions, and therefore, the Prosecution believes that this claim should be dismissed.
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City Response to Defence Quote I won't speak on behalf of the Judge, but putting fourth charges and then suddenly changing your mind has wasted valuble time and resources of the court, something that should not be taken lightly. On top of this, the damage you have you caused to my client by wrongly accusing him of such without substantial evidence to back it up. My client expects compensation for the damage caused by this mess you've created. The Prosecution would like to point out that such statement has no legal grounds whatsoever. The Court had not reviewed the case yet and had given deadline for both prosecution and defence to issue their statements, therefore, no time had been wasted on the courts behalf. As for the damages, the Prosecution had just received substantial evidence that prove Mr. Pyro Escotta's involved in organised crime. Mr. Pyro Escotta, on 2017-11-11, had been charged by the police for assisting a criminal by interfering with a pursuit. The Federal Bureau of Investigations had noted the criminal charges issued on the said individual by the police, who then continued to evade the police force, which, being a crime by itself, had automatically made his charges of "aiding" valid. Therefore, the Prosecution are additionally charging Pyro Escotta with aiding and evasion of police. The Prosecution would also like to point out that Mr. Pyro Escotta by himself is not only aware of the crimes being committed, but is involved in crime himself, which makes this entire claim fade in the nature of evidence provided. Evidence: Exhibit 8: https://imgur.com/a/SmN8h Quote I would like the Prosecution to show some actual evidence of my client Mr Pyro Escotta committing crimes, instead of just empty allegations without substantial evidence to back it up. Elaborated in the previous statement Quote I believe, even though it may not be worded within the city's constitution, that every citizen has the right to a fair trial, and also to having legal aid when necessary. I believe it is only fair, in our justice system, that anyone arrested should be told their rights and be given a chance to contact their solicitor before being interrogated. I will leave this to the Judge to make his conclusion. The Prosecution would like to point out that the terms "trial" and "arrest" or "detention" are two different and unrelated terms by meaning. The term "trial" refers to a prosecution in the court, when a subjected faces the judge for the crimes comitted. "Arrest" or "Detention" is merely a temporary restriction of ones freedom to interview or restrain the subject before he can face a trial. Therefore, this claim is not valid. The Prosecution would additionally like to state that the judicial system is not and should not be based on ones beliefs or opinions, but on the law system and the respectable constitution of the State of Vice City. The constitution should not be bended for ones personal gain, and therefore, as such requirement of informing the detainee of his rights is not present in the constitution, the defence has no right to claim that the arrest or the interrogation were unlawful. It is every citizens responsibility to read and be aware of their constitutional rights. Quote I believe its how you choose to interpret those lines. "What would you do if you were a fellow criminal, I did the same." I believe this doesn't, beyond reasonable doubt, prove my client Luis Escotta had full knowledge of what he got himself into. All he knew of the deceased man was his name, and that they committed a felony together, therefore making him a "fellow criminal" as he admits to committing a crime by assisting the deceased man. But, as mentioned previously, all he did was pilot for him and nothing more. The Prosecution would once again like to point out that the question issued to the defendant Luis Escotta was very articulate, clear and straight forward. As the interrogation record proves, Mr. Escotta was very well aware of the intentions of his affiliate. The question issued, as seen in the interogation record was: Quote [18:14:48] Huntsman says: But you were aware that he was trying to interrupt a raid operation, yes?The defendant is asked specifically if he was aware that the man he was aiding had intentions to interrupt a raid operation, to which he responded "yes". Therefore, the Prosecution finds that the defence are ignoring the facts presented, resorting to assumptions, even when faced by concrete facts that prove otherwise. The Prosecution would also like the defence to aknowledge the additional charges issued on all defendants, and to answer the question raised in the previous statement: does Mr. Lonewolf_Escotta wish to remain in the plea of guilty in the light of recent additional charges issued. Quote ((RP yet to happen)) ((I would just like to point out that aknowledgment of this kind of roleplay would really kind of be.. Strange to stay the least. To be frank, there were no roleplay indications given by Luis previously that he had or could be diagnosed with some sort of mental disease. If such roleplays were to be accepted as valid evidence in court, everyone would be able to bend the courts as they please. So in OOC note, I think it is only fair that this roleplay is not accepted as court evidence)) |
The evidence is invalid. There is no evidence here showing that you were able to identify my client as the suspect you so speak of. My client is not shown within any of the pictures. From what I understand is that the suspect escaped/evaded, so you wasn't really aware of who it was at all. It could have been anyone. (( Not accepting logs of a suspection as solid evidence that can be used in court to incriminate. No RP of how such evidence was gathered, or any way you identified the suspect within roleplay and not simply using the tag above their heads ))
As for the damages, the Prosecution had just received substantial evidence that prove Mr. Pyro Escotta's involved in organised crime. Mr. Pyro Escotta, on 2017-11-11, had been charged by the police for assisting a criminal by interfering with a pursuit. The Federal Bureau of Investigations had noted the criminal charges issued on the said individual by the police, who then continued to evade the police force, which, being a crime by itself, had automatically made his charges of "aiding" valid. Therefore, the Prosecution are additionally charging Pyro Escotta with aiding and evasion of police. The Prosecution would also like to point out that Mr. Pyro Escotta by himself is not only aware of the crimes being committed, but is involved in crime himself, which makes this entire claim fade in the nature of evidence provided.
Evidence: Exhibit 8: https://imgur.com/a/SmN8h
The Prosecution would additionally like to state that the judicial system is not and should not be based on ones beliefs or opinions, but on the law system and the respectable constitution of the State of Vice City.If the constitution is to be viewed as respectable, then it will grant the rights I speak of; Right to counsel and Right to silence. We will see what the Judge believes is the right way and the lawful way. The constitution is a guideline, and is not set in stone indefinitely.
The defendant is asked specifically if he was aware that the man he was aiding had intentions to interrupt a raid operation, to which he responded "yes". Therefore, the Prosecution finds that the defence are ignoring the facts presented, resorting to assumptions, even when faced by concrete facts that prove otherwise.All my client was aware of is that the deceased criminal had plans to disrupt a raid. He did not say he himself wanted to interrupt the raid, or that he had any motive for such crime. There is no evidence that he attempted to commit any crimes himself, and all he did was pilot for the criminal. My client has admitted to assisting the criminal but did not have full knowledge of what he got himself into or the deceased criminals motive.
(http://arpd.argonathrpg.com/divisions/vcmp/FBI/logo/logo.png) | Federal Bureau of Investigation Vice City Division From: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of Director Gabriel Adams Ocean Beach, Vice City To: The Criminal Court of Vice City, 143 Downtown State Street, Vice City Response to Defence Quote The evidence is invalid. There is no evidence here showing that you were able to identify my client as the suspect you so speak of. My client is not shown within any of the pictures. From what I understand is that the suspect escaped/evaded, so you wasn't really aware of who it was at all. It could have been anyone. (( Not accepting logs of a suspection as solid evidence that can be used in court to incriminate. No RP of how such evidence was gathered, or any way you identified the suspect within roleplay and not simply using the tag above their heads ))((I am justifying this as a police record was issued on him. If a person would not be identified by the police, he would not be suspected in the first place as they would not know his identity obviously. But that's up for the judge.)) Quote If the constitution is to be viewed as respectable, then it will grant the rights I speak of; Right to counsel and Right to silence. We will see what the Judge believes is the right way and the lawful way. The constitution is a guideline, and is not set in stone indefinitely. The Prosecution would like to once again repeat itself that ones "beliefs" are not law, noir should it be considered as such. The law enforcement of the state of Vice City under the current judicial system of the state are not required to inform the suspect of his rights. Anything else is a mere opinion with no legal grounds. Any ruling that says otherwise should be considered unlawful unless the constitution was to be amended to specifically state so. And even in the event of the latter, that could not be applied to this particular case due to changes being made after the fact. Quote All my client was aware of is that the deceased criminal had plans to disrupt a raid. He did not say he himself wanted to interrupt the raid, or that he had any motive for such crime. There is no evidence that he attempted to commit any crimes himself, and all he did was pilot for the criminal. My client has admitted to assisting the criminal but did not have full knowledge of what he got himself into or the deceased criminals motive. This statement does not contain any logic, your honor. It is absurd to claim that despite the defendant being aware of the criminal intentions of his affiliate and then proceeding to aid him in those intentions is somehow justifiable. Let us quote the constitution on the matter: Quote Act VIThe Prosecution would once again like to state the fact that the defendant knowingly aided in comitting a crime with a complete knowledge of what he was doing, as he stated himself in his interrogation. The defendant words it rather clearly that he knew of the intentions to disrupt the raid operation and assisted the would-be sniper by piloting for him. He also confessed to helping to comit that crime. Therefore, he is guilty of the crime himself, as per the constitution of the State of Vice City The Prosecution would like to once again ask the defence whether they familiar with additional charges that had been issued on defendants Lonewolf Escotta and Luis Escotta, and if they have any comment on the matter. |
(http://i.imgur.com/1PyQkiD.png) Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court | From: The desk of the Honorable Alexander Treblin Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath v 'Escotta Family'" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0006/2017 |
(http://i.imgur.com/1PyQkiD.png) Vice City Law Courts Argonath Federal Court | From: The desk of the Honorable Alexander Treblin Address: 143 Downtown State Street, Downtown Vice City, Florida Topic: "United States of Argonath v Escotta Family" Proceeding Number: VC-CR0006/2017 |
| Medium Neutral Citation: | United States of Argonath v Escotta Family [2017] AFCR 12 |
| Date of Decision: | 15 December 2017 |
| Jurisdiction: | Common Law |
| Before: | Treblin J |
| Catchwords: | CRIMINAL LAW - Judge alone trial - trial verdict - defendants charged with various charges. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - Discussion of right to fair trial. PROSECUTORS - Discussion on prosecutorial policy and practice. |
| Legislation Cited: | Crimes (Further Offences) Ordinance 2017 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=75902.0) Interim Constitution (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=75902.0) |
| Cases Cited: | United States of Argonath v Campbell [2017] RJC 1 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=120777.msg1890213#msg1890213) United States of Argonath v Corleone (2015) USADC 1562 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=116305.0) United States of Argonath v Edgepool [2017] AFCR 6 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=122418.0) United States of Argonath v Gvardia (Unreported, Argonath Federal Court, Stormeus CJ, 20 July 2016) (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=117631.msg1849292#msg1849292) United States of Argonath v Hanate (2017) USADC 27 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=118943.msg1864991#msg1864991) United States of Argonath v Mustang [No. 2] [2017] AFCR 3 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=121457.msg1908958#msg1908958) United States of Argonath v Ninth Avenue Razors [2017] AFCR 5 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=119073.msg1916128#msg1916128) Vice City Police Department v Rapture et al. [2013] AFCR 2 (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=81219.100#lastPost) |
| Texts Cited: | None. |
| Parties: | United States of Argonath (Prosecution) Pyro Escotta (1st Defendant) Luis Escotta (2nd Defendant) Lonewolf Escotta (3rd Defendant) |
| Representation: | Gabriel Adams (P) Fernando Ulloa (D) |
Regarding the following cases:
- State v. Cofiliano_Gvardia
- State v. Stiff Singh (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=117627.msg1849269#msg1849269)
- State v. Shady Singh (a.k.a. Stanley Mitchell) (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=117630.msg1849273#msg1849273)
- State v. Solis (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=117632.msg1849276#msg1849276)
- State v. HatDag (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=117633.msg1849277#msg1849277)
Section IV, Ordinance I of the interim constitution (http://www.argonathrpg.eu/index.php?topic=75902.msg1174617#msg1174617) states:
In order for citizens to retain the right to a fair trial, it is imperative that they and their legal counsel are able to review all evidence of any crimes against them. In this case and all the cases named above, the Court's review of the evidence submitted is insufficient to justify the charges listed against them.
Although the Court recognizes the evidence that has been submitted to it for consideration, these cases will not be able to proceed until the defendants are given access to any relevant against them.