Ethan Ralph's December 16th, 2020 Revenge Porn Arrest & Trial - Trial outcome: Ralph pled No Contest, was found guilty and has a 1yr suspended sentence (not probation).

[Delicious Diversity]

Ralph's arrived, suited up:

No need to look so nervous Gunty, you're gonna own that a-lawg judge.

 

[Null]

free my nigga ralph he dindu nuffin

 

[Salubrious]

So what does today's "trial" actually consist of? I presume we're still way too early in the process for anything substantial to happen, correct?

 

[Ripple]

Do you guys think Ralph will actually be wearing court appropriate attire or will he show up in 4XL killstream merch?

 

[Rabid Northman]

Do you guys think Ralph will actually be wearing court appropriate attire or will he show up in 4XL killstream merch?

I'm betting a too small suit that's seen better days.

 

[Bad Take Crucifier]

Do you guys think Ralph will actually be wearing court appropriate attire or will he show up in 4XL killstream merch?

My highest expectation would be if he had an ill-fitting suit he bought last minute at a thrift store.

 

[Null]

So what does today's "trial" actually consist of? I presume we're still way too early in the process for anything substantial to happen, correct?

Ralph is attending a adjudicatory hearing, not a trial.

Government website explaining what this means in Virginia.

Title 12. Health

law.lis.virginia.gov

A general definition of adjudication.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/adjudication

If I had to guess, this is a hearing where a judge decides what evidence he is going to allow be a part of the case and what material facts there are in dispute. A trial is a determination of those disputed facts.

i.e. the state could say that Ralph sent the sex videos to the Mexican with criminal intent and without permission. Ralph says that he did send the videos, but he had permission, and he may also argue the revenge porn law doesn't count if the 'revenge' is being done to someone who isn't in the video. The state counters he could not have permission because Faith was in an involuntary hold and it was impossible to consent to this, and that the law would cover the Mexican as a target of revenge. Ralph counters that he had prior approval.

Thus, the judge would make the determination during this hearing 1) if the law considers this revenge porn, and 2) the only material fact in dispute is if Ralph had permission. #1 could throw out the entire case if Ralph wins, and #2 would only apply to identifying the dispute in facts. A trial is what resolves the dispute in facts and this is not a trial.


At least, that's what I think.

 

[Vetti]

Do you guys think Ralph will actually be wearing court appropriate attire or will he show up in 4XL killstream merch?

Killstream t shirt with a suit jacket over it.

 

[Comandante Marcos]

So, @Null, this would be roughly equivalent to a "preliminary hearing" out here in California I guess, where the judge reviews the evidence and determines whether the case should proceed to a full trial? The defense makes a routine motion to dismiss the case, then the plaintiff counters, then both sides make their case and the judge determines whether to hold the case over for trial. Then there is negotiations as to whether to plea deal the case or go to a jury trial. Most defendants take the plea deal and reeeeeeeeee to the judge for a light sentence. Ralph isn't that smart, of course.

 

[Jack Awful]

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Ralph is attending a adjudicatory hearing, not a trial.

Government website explaining what this means in Virginia.

Title 12. Health

law.lis.virginia.gov

A general definition of adjudication.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/adjudication

If I had to guess, this is a hearing where a judge decides what evidence he is going to allow be a part of the case and what material facts there are in dispute. A trial is a determination of those disputed facts.

i.e. the state could say that Ralph sent the sex videos to the Mexican with criminal intent and without permission. Ralph says that he did send the videos, but he had permission, and he may also argue the revenge porn law doesn't count if the 'revenge' is being done to someone who isn't in the video. The state counters he could not have permission because Faith was in an involuntary hold and it was impossible to consent to this, and that the law would cover the Mexican as a target of revenge. Ralph counters that he had prior approval.

Thus, the judge would make the determination during this hearing 1) if the law considers this revenge porn, and 2) the only material fact in dispute is if Ralph had permission. #1 could throw out the entire case if Ralph wins, and #2 would only apply to identifying the dispute in facts. A trial is what resolves the dispute in facts and this is not a trial.


At least, that's what I think.

If the Chris Chan trial has taught me anything, it's that most lolcow trials go on forever and end up disappointing.

 

[Salubrious]

View attachment 1892482

Ralph is attending a adjudicatory hearing, not a trial.

Government website explaining what this means in Virginia.

Title 12. Health

law.lis.virginia.gov

A general definition of adjudication.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/adjudication

If I had to guess, this is a hearing where a judge decides what evidence he is going to allow be a part of the case and what material facts there are in dispute. A trial is a determination of those disputed facts.

i.e. the state could say that Ralph sent the sex videos to the Mexican with criminal intent and without permission. Ralph says that he did send the videos, but he had permission, and he may also argue the revenge porn law doesn't count if the 'revenge' is being done to someone who isn't in the video. The state counters he could not have permission because Faith was in an involuntary hold and it was impossible to consent to this, and that the law would cover the Mexican as a target of revenge. Ralph counters that he had prior approval.

Thus, the judge would make the determination during this hearing 1) if the law considers this revenge porn, and 2) the only material fact in dispute is if Ralph had permission. #1 could throw out the entire case if Ralph wins, and #2 would only apply to identifying the dispute in facts. A trial is what resolves the dispute in facts and this is not a trial.


At least, that's what I think.

Thank you. That's very helpful.

 

[Canned Bread]

Do you guys think Ralph will actually be wearing court appropriate attire or will he show up in 4XL killstream merch?

I was going to reply saying that it would be funny if he wore a bullet proof vest like Onision did, but I'm not sure if they make them that big.

 

[Ripple]

I was going to reply saying that it would be funny if he wore a bullet proof vest like Onision did, but I'm not sure if they make them that big.

The Gunt is a shield in and of itself

 

[soy_king]

Ralph's arrived, suited up:
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No need to look so nervous Gunty, you're gonna own that a-lawg judge.

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Wow, Ralph you really lost some weight there.

 

[MaskedHussar11]

View attachment 1892482

Ralph is attending a adjudicatory hearing, not a trial.

Government website explaining what this means in Virginia.

Title 12. Health

law.lis.virginia.gov

A general definition of adjudication.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/adjudication

If I had to guess, this is a hearing where a judge decides what evidence he is going to allow be a part of the case and what material facts there are in dispute. A trial is a determination of those disputed facts.

i.e. the state could say that Ralph sent the sex videos to the Mexican with criminal intent and without permission. Ralph says that he did send the videos, but he had permission, and he may also argue the revenge porn law doesn't count if the 'revenge' is being done to someone who isn't in the video. The state counters he could not have permission because Faith was in an involuntary hold and it was impossible to consent to this, and that the law would cover the Mexican as a target of revenge. Ralph counters that he had prior approval.

Thus, the judge would make the determination during this hearing 1) if the law considers this revenge porn, and 2) the only material fact in dispute is if Ralph had permission. #1 could throw out the entire case if Ralph wins, and #2 would only apply to identifying the dispute in facts. A trial is what resolves the dispute in facts and this is not a trial.


At least, that's what I think.

Based on this, I have Two Predictions for Today:

1. Ralph shows up, slovenly as usual, but sits down, shuts the fuck up, and lets his council do the talking. I feel like Ralph has seen enough legal shit shows (or watched enough Law and Order) to know that the Lawyer does the talking in these situations. In this scenario, the proceedings happen, the council deliberates, and based on Faiths questionable age/mental wellness, and his motivation behind sending the tape, (not to mention Ralph's Character and his history as a felon) finds that this dispute in Facts is enough to go to a trial, and the Court Concludes. This is the most likely scenario.

2. A much more Entertaining prospect is that Ralph shows up, and tries to be an ultra-chad Ralphamale. He then tries to stream the Court hearing either through Video or Audio, and makes snide comments about how he's such a chad, and these stuffy bureaucrats don't understand him, all the while the State tightness the proverbial noose around his case. Until eventually, the Judge desides that this is going to a proper court, and sets a date, and after a few minutes of bewilderment on his piggy face, he scoffs and says that he'll just win the case then. Instead. Best senario, the Judge actually addresses Ralph and tells him to cut his fucking shit, or he finds him in contempt, which takes the wind right out of his sails, and he deflates like a disgusting balloon.

Either way, there is no way this is not going to a proper courtroom, save if the god of luck DSP himself is bestowing upon him his ultimate boon or some other mystical bullshit.

 

[TheBeanz]

Based on this, I have Two Predictions for Today:

1. Ralph shows up, slovenly as usual, but sits down, shuts the fuck up, and lets his council do the talking. I feel like Ralph has seen enough legal shit shows (or watched enough Law and Order) to know that the Lawyer does the talking in these situations. In this scenario, the proceedings happen, the council deliberates, and based on Faiths questionable age/mental wellness, and his motivation behind sending the tape, (not to mention Ralph's Character and his history as a felon) finds that this dispute in Facts is enough to go to a trial, and the Court Concludes. This is the most likely scenario.

2. A much more Entertaining prospect is that Ralph shows up, and tries to be an ultra-chad Ralphamale. He then tries to stream the Court hearing either through Video or Audio, and makes snide comments about how he's such a chad, and these stuffy bureaucrats don't understand him, all the while the State tightness the proverbial noose around his case. Until eventually, the Judge desides that this is going to a proper court, and sets a date, and after a few minutes of bewilderment on his piggy face, he scoffs and says that he'll just win the case then. Instead. Best senario, the Judge actually addresses Ralph and tells him to cut his fucking shit, or he finds him in contempt, which takes the wind right out of his sails, and he deflates like a disgusting balloon.

Either way, there is no way this is not going to a proper courtroom, save if the god of luck DSP himself is bestowing upon him his ultimate boon or some other mystical bullshit.

It'll be choice 1. Ralph's had to deal with all of this before and he knows the a-lawgs are watching. He'll be quiet as a mouse

2 would be funnier though

 

[Spectre_06]

View attachment 1892482

Ralph is attending a adjudicatory hearing, not a trial.

Government website explaining what this means in Virginia.

Title 12. Health

law.lis.virginia.gov

A general definition of adjudication.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/adjudication

If I had to guess, this is a hearing where a judge decides what evidence he is going to allow be a part of the case and what material facts there are in dispute. A trial is a determination of those disputed facts.

i.e. the state could say that Ralph sent the sex videos to the Mexican with criminal intent and without permission. Ralph says that he did send the videos, but he had permission, and he may also argue the revenge porn law doesn't count if the 'revenge' is being done to someone who isn't in the video. The state counters he could not have permission because Faith was in an involuntary hold and it was impossible to consent to this, and that the law would cover the Mexican as a target of revenge. Ralph counters that he had prior approval.

Thus, the judge would make the determination during this hearing 1) if the law considers this revenge porn, and 2) the only material fact in dispute is if Ralph had permission. #1 could throw out the entire case if Ralph wins, and #2 would only apply to identifying the dispute in facts. A trial is what resolves the dispute in facts and this is not a trial.


At least, that's what I think.

This is a misdemeanor, and all misdemeanors in Virginia are a bench trial and labeled "ADJUDICATORY" in the docket. This is where Ralph either makes or breaks it, and there's likely going to be a ruling on everything, but not sentencing.

EDIT: I have to back up a bit. Depending on how this goes along Ralph might plead nolo contendere if the prosecution provides sufficient evidence. This is a semi-trial, apparently, in that witnesses are called and cross-examination happens. It could be continued over to another date to finish if he doesn't plead out, but I don't think it will be.

 

[Had]

This is a misdemeanor, and all misdemeanors in Virginia are a bench trial and labeled "ADJUDICATORY" in the docket. This is where Ralph either makes or breaks it, and there's likely going to be a ruling on everything, but not sentencing.

Will nick follow along with the case on his channel?

 

[Spectre_06]

Will nick follow along with the case on his channel?

I doubt it, because I don't think he's going to have much content to work with. Without actual paperwork to read--like a sentencing order--he's not likely to talk about it beyond maybe a blurb if there's a plea entered into the court record today.

 

[LtGeneralHorsetrash]

When do you guys think we will see the results of this hearing?