Your Two Cents

If you read the Dark Side's editorial of November 16, 2004, you certainly have a clear picture of our opinion regarding the matter of Cervin Morris - we called for his resignation.   

Since we wrote the November editorial, additional facts have come to light.  At the time of his arrest on November 12, 2004, Cervin was on probation for a May 8, 2003, arrest for drunk driving.  Morris plead guilty (to the 2003 arrest) to a lesser charge of reckless driving while under the influence and was sentenced to probation.  His blood alcohol level at the time of the arrest in 2003 was .08 percent, the legal limit in California.  However, since he was under 21, it was unlawful for him to drive with a blood alcohol level of anything over .01 percent.  

Morris' current legal troubles include a violation of his parole for the previous conviction, a misdemeanor assault charge, and a felony assault charge.  At the time of his most recent arrest, according to witnesses, he was "highly intoxicated."  He was still underage when he was arrested in November of 2004.  

Morris and his attorney were in court on Friday, January 28, 2005, to ask for more time before his preliminary hearing.  Morris is attempting to raise money in order pay restitution to his victims before his preliminary hearing.   

During the Friday hearing, district attorney Hillary Dozer advised Judge Joseph Lodge that Morris may bring in letters of recommendation from the UCSB administration.  Since Judge Lodge is associated with the University, there could be a conflict of interest requiring the judge to recuse himself.  

Here is your chance to put in your two cents.

This Poll is closed Final results: Total votes 1,260 votes; 51% yes, 35% no; 14% undecided.