Update August 10, 2007

Cisneros Going to Prison - Again

Finally justice is being served....

Update July 16, 2007

Convicted sex offender violates probation

  Rapists set free-Back in Jail-on dirty UA -Topeka Cisneros's case

OUTRAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The face of a child rapist, Orlando Paul Cisneros

A child that just turned 14 6 days prior to a rape from a 38 year old Orlando Paul Cisneros, and her family is NOT getting the justice they deserve.  Because she was 14, and not 13, Shawnee County Judge Matthew Dowd sentenced him to 3 years probation, instead of the suggested 13 years behind bars that his 17 counts of felony would usually dictate.  Even with him sodomizing and raping her, building a sick and twisted relationship with her, being found guilty of 17 felony counts, this child rapist is free today.  This with a child barely 14!!!  Every parents worse nightmare has come true here..........  and yet justice has yet to be served.

Judge Matthew Dowd also went lightly on another sexual predator (Fredrico Mendoza) who was very sexually explicit with a 13 year old ID via internet, and when he did arrive at what he believed to be her house on Aug. 10, 2006, he was arrested immediately.  He brought items with him such as condoms, a dildo, sexual lubricant, a video camera, etc.

Other child predator Judge Matthew Dowd let go on probation only, Fredrico Mendoza.

He was charged with several crimes in connection with what he attempted to do to a young child, and on Thursday Aug. 17, 2006, Fredrico Mendoza was indicted by a grand jury for these attempted crimes against a child.

He could have been sentenced to 12 years in prison.  Instead, Judge Matthew Dowd ruled that he be put on probation.  What message is this Judge sending out to sexual predators in Kansas?  In the US?  What message is he sending out to the victims?

Dowd said he parted from the sentencing guidelines for Orlando Paul Cisneros based in part of Cisneros having 'massive depression' at the time of his alleged crimes and noted Cisneros is being treated with medication and psychiatric therapy.

The Judge also said Cisneros had shown a history of having steady employment.

"I felt he had a good chance of rehabilitation, based on family support," Dowd said.  "Plus, I felt there was no permanent, severe damage to the victim.  She said that, too."

As part of his probation, Cisneros must continue with his psychiatric treatment and medication and can't have contact with the victim.

Meanwhile, this leaves the child of 14 knowing that her rapist is free, knowing that he did NOT go to jail like he should have, and having a life time of healing ahead of her.  It leaves her family without justice, and with the knowledge that their daughters rapist is not behind bars and is now free to rape another young victim. (He already has, and that information will be shared more later).

Do your part; write, e-mail, do what you can to show that this type of sentencing is NOT what we expect for a child rapist!!  Demand that Shawnee County Judge Matthew Dowd be removed from his position immediately, and for this case to be put on emergency appeal (an appeal has already been filed, but can take up to a year or more to be reviewed).  Also, demand that Chief Judge Nancy Parrish explain her actions of backing up and supporting the Judge that would issue such incomprehensible immoral rulings.  This family needs justice, this victim needs closure, and they need your help!!!  Pass this information on if this OUTRAGES you, pass it on to those that have children, to those that care.  This is something that we should NOT condone, and we need to take action now!  Let's help bring justice to this girl and her family!

Look at the links directly below, it shows a HISTORY of abuse!  This is NOT a one time offender here!  He has a history of domestic violence towards the Mother of his children, who have put restraining orders against him.  His actions are a continuation of abuse, not a depressive disorder!  He is an ABUSER, a manipulator, a child rapist, and he is now manipulating the system.  Help put a stop to his actions, help put him behind bars so that he cannot hurt another child or woman!  We in the field know that predators don't stop, help put a stop to this one!

UAADV, we are standing behind this Victim, and will not stop doing so until justice is served.  We are giving the victim and her family a voice, they will NOT be Silenced, and the truth WILL be known!

Case no. 06CR 1866, Please include this case number with all correspondence.  Also, please send a copy of correspondence or letters of support to the family  to JusticeForVictims@gmail.com  , which is an e-mail account set up to help filter any hate mail out and then will be sent to the victims family.

Shawnee County District Court

200 SE 7th St.

Topeka, KS 66603

(785)233-8200

http://www.shawneecourt.org/

 

Div - 11 Hon. Matthew J. Dowd

(785)233-8200 Ext. 4387

MDowd@shawneecourt.org

 

Chief Judge: Div 14 - Hon. Nancy E. Parrish

(785)233-8200 Ext. 4067

NParrish@shawneecourt.org

 

Fax number is:

(785)291-4908

 

Judges Fax Number:

(785)291-4917

 

Read the below cases (more to come later) that has been out on this sexual predator, child rapist, and violent domestic abuser, and you will see that he is in fact a repeat offender against women.  He has in the past violently abused the Mothers of his children, who have taken Restraining Orders out on him to protect themselves from him, and YET the Judge states that he committed a crime against a 14 year old girl because of depression?  Read the facts, make up your mind, and do the right thing by helping get this Judge off the bench and help us save the children and other victims from becoming prey to this Predator!   Help us send out the message that this type of conduct is NOT going to be tolerated!

 

CaseName      SSN    Role

05SC000289 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO (PAUL),,  6768 1P

02CR 00685 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO,,,  6768 1D

03D 001303 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO 6768 1D

93DV000514 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO,,  N/A 1D

89CR 01407 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, P,  N/A 1D

94DP000043 -  CISNEROS, ORLANDO, P,  6768 1OE

07C 000453 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, P, (aka) 6768 1D 

89DU000255 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, P,  N/A 1D

05D 000730 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, P,  6768 1P

05D 000730 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL, 6768 1OR

94DP000043 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1P

07C 000453 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL, (aka) 6768 1D

06D 000262 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL, 6768 1D

06CR 01866 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1D

02D 000779 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1D

98CR 01982 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1D

01D 001787 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1D

02D 000999 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1D

02D 000999 - CISNEROS, ORLANDO, PAUL,  6768 1OR

http://www.shawneecourt.org/doe/search.jsplast=CISNEROS&first=O&ALL=Y&close=&location

 

CASE NUMBER:  06CR 01866

Plaintiff:             STATE OF KANSAS                                 Attorney:            DUNBAR, DANIEL A.

Defendant:        CISNEROS,ORLANDO,PAUL,               Attorney:            SEWELL, CINDY,,

Division:          11

Next Activity:  None

 

10/11/2006 Bond set at $200,000.00/PS. - MSB.
10/11/2006 Arrest Report Minute Sheet filed. MSB.
10/13/2006

Arrest Report Minute Sheet filed. MSB  SHOWS COURT ALLOWING DISTRICT  ATTORNEY UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY TO FILE.
10/16/2006 Complaint filed on 10/16/06 approved by MSB.
10/16/2006 CONDITION ON BOND: NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM.
10/16/2006 Affidavit closed for examination.
10/16/2006 Arrest Report #26170-06; TPD.
10/16/2006 Charge #1 21-3504 a1 - 1 ct AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #2 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #3 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD >=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #4 21-3505 a2 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD> BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #5 21-3504 a1 - 1 ct AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #6 21-3504 a1 - 1 ct AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #7 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #8 21-3504 a1 - 1ct AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #9 21-3505 a2 - 1ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #10 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #11 21-3504 a1 - 1ct AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-F03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #12 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #13 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #14 21-3504 a1 - 1ct AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #15 21-3505 a2 - 1 ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 Charge #16 21-3505 a2 - 1ct CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16-F 03 filed on 10/16/06
10/16/2006 ALATERNATIVELY, BOND MAY BE CASH DEPOSIT.
10/16/2006 WARRANT REQUESTED BOND: $200,000.00 PS, as to ORLANDO PAUL CISNEROS
10/16/2006 FORMAL ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED BY DANIEL DUNBAR.
10/16/2006 SET - Criminal Assignment Docket on 10/19/06 at 03:00PM. in division 11.
10/16/2006 Notice of hearing for 10/19/06 Criminal Assignment Docket issued to PUBLIC DEFENDER, DANIEL A DUNBAR.
10/16/2006 Warrant issued as to ORLANDO PAUL CISNEROS to the Sheriff of Shawnee County, KS.
10/17/2006 Warrant returned, personal service - as to ORLANDO PAUL CISNEROS 10/16/06
10/19/2006 MISC. CAD DOCKET: STATE BY DAN DUNBAR DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY BUT BY ATTORNEY CINDY SEWELL SET FOR P.H. 10/31/06 AT 9:00 AM 2 HOURS. MJD.
10/19/2006 Preliminary Hearing on 10/31/06 at 09:00 AM. in division 11.
10/19/2006 SET - Preliminary Hearing on 10/31/06 at 09:00AM. in division 11.
10/19/2006 Notice of hearing for 10/31/06 Preliminary Hearing issued to PUBLIC DEFENDER, DANIEL A DUNMBAR.
10/19/2006 Entry of Appearance filed: SEWELL, CINDY,,
10/19/2006 PUBLIC DEFENDER DISTRICTS ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FILED.
10/23/2006 2 SUBPOENAS ISSUED FOR THIS APPEARANCE TO APPEAR 10/31/06 09:00 A.M.
10/23/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to KENT BIGGS
10/24/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to BRANDI ELAINE BURLISON
10/24/2006 STATE OF KANSAS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY FILED.
10/31/2006 PREL. HRG. State by DANIEL A DUNBAR, defendant appears in person and by counsel CINDY SEWELL. Reporter SUE HASTINGS. The court finds crime committed and probable cause to believe the deft. committed crime(s) charged and deft. is bound over for trial on all counts. The Court on Defendant's behalf enters plea(s) of not guilty on each count. Def. and all counsel ordered to appear for Pre-Trial Conference in Div.11 on November 30, 2006, AT 11:30A.M. DEFENDANT ARRAIGNMENT WILL BE AT THE PRE-TRIAL SETTING. MJD.
10/31/2006 OJA case filing entered. Case source: O.
10/31/2006 SET - Pre-trial on 11/30/06 at 11:30AM. in division 11.
10/31/2006 Notice of hearing for 11/30/06 Pre-trial issued to CINDY SEWELL, DANIEL A DUNBAR.
11/08/2006 Witness Fees claimed by BRANDI BURLISON
11/15/2006 ORDER TO PERFORM COMPETENCY EVALUATION FILED. MSB
11/15/2006 ORDER FAXED TO JAIL AND COPY TO KAREN WILSON.
11/28/2006 ORDER FOR COURT SERVICES BOND SCREEN FORM FILED./MJD
11/30/2006 MISC. ARRAIGNMENT; STATE BY DAN DUNBAR; DEFENDANT IN PERSON AND BY ATTORNEY CINDY SEWELL; DR. BLAKLEYS REPORT DEFENDANT TO BE COMPETENT. STATE FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT AND P.H. ON THE AMENDED COMPLAINT; CASE SET FOR P.T. 1/5/07 AT 11:00 AM J.T. 02/27/07 AT 9:00 IN DIVISION 11. MJD
11/30/2006 Notice of hearing for 01/05/07 Pre-trial issued to CINDY SEWELL, DANIEL A DUNBAR.
11/30/2006 SET - Jury Trial on 02/27/07 at 9:00AM. in division 11.
11/30/2006 Notice of hearing for 02/27/07 Jury Trial issued to CINDY SEWELL, DANIEL A DUNBAR
11/30/2006

****************AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED****************

*************ADDING COUNTS 17, 18, 19, AND 20**************
11/30/2006 Charge #17 21-3502 a1C - 1 ct RAPE:VICTIM INCAPABLE OF CONSENT BECAUSE MENTAL DEFECT-F 01 filed on 11/30/06
11/30/2006 Charge #18 21-3506 a3C - 1 ct AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SODOMY;VICTIM IS INCAPABLE OF CONSENT-F 02 filed on 11/30/06
11/30/2006 Charge #19 21-3506 a3C - 1 ct AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SODOMY;VICTIM IS INCAPABLE OF CONSENT-F 02 filed on 11/30/06
11/30/2006 Charge #20 21-3506 a3C - 1 ct AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SODOMY;VICTIM IS INCAPABLE OF CONSENT-F 02 filed on 11/30/06
12/18/2006 **MENTAL EVALUATION FROM DR DAVID BLAKELY HELD ON 11-25-06**
12/21/2006 1 SUBPOENAS ISSUED FOR THIS APPEARANCE TO APPEAR 01/05/07 11:00A.M..
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to KENT BIGGS
12/21/2006 18 SUBPOENAS ISSUED FOR THIS APPEARANCE TO APPEAR 02/27/07 9:00A.M..
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to KENT BIGGS
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to AARON JONES
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to KENNETH LAWLER
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to KEVIN MILLER
12/21/2006 Subpoena returned residence service as to DARYL L LUDOLPH
12/21/2006 #1 MOTION FILED AND ENTERED BY DANIEL DUNBAR, MOTION TO ENDORSE ADDITIONAL WITNESSES, COPY TO DIVISION 11
12/21/2006 STATE OF KANSAS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY FILED
12/22/2006 #2 MOTION FILED AND ENTERED BY DANIEL DUNBAR. STATE'S MOTION FOR JACKSON V. DENNO HEARING. COPY TO DIVISION 11
01/05/2007 SET - Motion Hearing on 02/26/07 at 11:00AM. in division 11.
01/05/2007 Notice of hearing for 02/26/07 Motion Hearing issued to CINDY SEWELL, DANIEL A DUNBAR
01/08/2007 PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM AND ORDERS FILED. MJD
01/08/2007 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO ENDORSE ADDITIONAL WITNESSES FILED. MJD
01/17/2007 1SUBPOENAS ISSUED FOR THIS APPEARANCE TO APPEAR 02/26/07 11:00A.M.
01/17/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to KENT BIGGS
01/22/2007 STATE OF KANSAS' RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY FILED.
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to HEATHER B BRELAND BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH S.R.O. COLLEEN STUART
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to COLLIN BICKNELL BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH SRO COLLEEN STUART
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to JADE HUBBARD BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH SRO COLLEEN STUART
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to MRS. VANSICKLE BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH SRO COLLEEN STUART
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned personal service as to COLLEEN STUART.
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to BRANDI ELAINE BURLISON BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE WITH FATHER MIKE BURLISON
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to TINA M BURLISON BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE WITH HUSBAND MIKE BURLISON
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned residence service as to ASHLI D BRETSNYDER BY LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH SRO COLLEEN STUART
02/13/2007 Subpoena returned no service as to ASHLEY BRETSNYDER NOT SERVED DUPLICATE
02/14/2007 Subpoena returned no service as to NATHANIEL ASHLEY CISNEROS MOVED
02/14/2007 Subpoena returned personal service as to JOY THOMAS RN. LEAVING AT THE USUAL PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
02/14/2007 Subpoena returned personal service as to CARRIE HALE.
02/20/2007 SET - Motion Hearing on 02/26/2007 at 11:00AM. in division 11.
02/20/2007 Notice of hearing for 02/26/07 Motion Hearing issued to DANIEL A DUNBAR, CINDY SEWELL,
02/21/2007 PRAECIPE FOR SUBPOENA/DUCES TECUM FILED BY CINDY SEWELL.
02/22/2007 Subpoena issued returnable 03/01/07 09:00A.M. as to BRANDI BURLISON
02/22/2007 Subpoena issued returnable 03/01/07 09:00A.M. as to JADE HUBBARD
02/22/2007 Subpoena issued returnable 03/01/07 09:00A.M. as to ASHLI BRETSNYDER
02/22/2007 Subpoena issued returnable 03/01/07 09:00A.M. as to HEATHER BRELAND
02/22/2007 PRAECIPE FOR SUBPOENA / DUCES TECUM FILED.
02/23/2007 Subpoena issued returnable 03/01/07 09:00A.M. as to COLLIN BICHNELL
02/23/2007 Subpoena issued returnable 03/01/07 09:00A.M. as to DAWN LEE
02/23/2007 SET - Jury Trial on 02/27/07 at 09:00 AM. in division 11.
02/23/2007 THIS SETTING WAS RE-ENTERED - FIRST SETTING DELETED IN ERROR.
02/23/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/23/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/23/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/26/2007 PRAECIPE FOR SUBPOENA FILED ON BEHALF OF CINDY SEWELL - 5 BLANK - TO APPEAR 3-1-07 AT 9:00AM.
02/26/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/26/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/26/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/26/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/26/2007 Blank Subpoena issued on behalf of defendant.
02/26/2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

MISC. STATE BY DAN DUNBAR DEFENDANT IN PERSON AND BY ATTORNEY CINDY SEWELL - JACKSON V DENO HEARING HELD VIDEO STATEMENT ADMISSABLE. MJD

02/27/2007 - JURY TRIAL. State by DANIEL A DUNBAR, defendant appears in person and by counsel CINDY SEWELL. Reporter CAROL A MEGGISON. Trial started on 02/27/07 and ended 03/02/07. JURY OF 12 EMPANELED AND SWORN; STATE PRESENTS EVIDENCE AND REST. ON MOTION OF STATE COUNTS 11,12, &13 ARE DISMISSED.  The Jury finds the Defendant as follows: CT(s) 11,12, 13 dismissed, Ct(s) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 guilty.  Court Services is directed to prepare P.S.I. Defendants on bond are directed to contact P.S.I investigator by end of next business day.  Conditions of bond remain the same.  Defendant advised of right to appeal conviction and sentence forma pauperis. Case continued for sentencing in Division 11 on May 25, 2007, AT 09:00A.M. MJD.
02/27/2007 Charge #11 21-3504 a1 - 1 count of AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIB>=14 <16; SEXUAL INTERCOURSE dismissed
02/27/2007 Charge #12 21-3505 a2 - 1 count of CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16 dismissed.
02/27/2007 Charge #13 21-3505 a2 - 1 count of CRIMINAL SODOMY; W/CHILD>=14 BUT <16 dismissed.
02/27/2007 SET - Sentencing on 05/25/07 at 9:00AM. in division 11.
02/27/2007

Subpoena returned, residence service, left with Agent/Officer - as to COLLIN BICHNELL

02/26/07 .
02/27/2007 Subpoena returned, residence service, left with Agent/Officer - as to BRANDI BURLISON 02/23/07 .
02/27/2007 Subpoena returned, residence service, left with Agent/Officer - as to HEATHER BRELAND 02/23/07 .
02/27/2007 Subpoena returned, residence service, left with Agent/Officer - as to JADE HUBBARD 02/23/07 .
02/27/2007 Blank Subpoena returned, personal service -  02/26/07 .
02/28/2007 Blank Subpoena returned, personal service -  02/27/07 .
02/28/2007 Blank Subpoena returned, personal service -  02/27/07 .
03/01/2007 Subpoena returned personal service as to NATHANIEL ASHLEY CISNEROS.
03/05/2007 OJA case terminated filed on 03/05/07.
03/05/2007 Notice of hearing for 05/25/07 Sentencing issued to DANIEL A DUNBAR, CINDY SEWELL, .
03/05/2007

 

 

 

 VERDICT FORM - COUNT 1 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 2 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 3 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 4 FILED. VERDICT FORM -  COUNT 5 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 6 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 7 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 8 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 9 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 10 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 14 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 15 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 16 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 17 FILED.
03/05/2007 VERDICT FORM - COUNT 18 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 19 FILED. VERDICT FORM - COUNT 21 FILED..
03/22/2007 Witness Fees claimed by COLLIN BICKNELL
05/23/2007 #3 MOTION FILED AND ENTERED BY CINDY SEWELL. MOTION FOR DISPOSITIONAL DEPARTURE
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #1 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #2 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #3 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #4 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #5 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #6 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #7 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #8 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #9 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #10 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #14 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #15 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #16 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #17 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #18 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #19 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #20 Disposition: plead Not Guilty Jury Trial Found Guilty
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 SENTENCING. State by DANIEL A DUNBAR, defendant appears in person and by counsel CINDY SEWELL. Reporter CAROL A MEGGISON. After consideration of the P.S.I., statutory factors and arguments of counsel, the Court pronounces the following sentence: The Court finds the defendant's criminal history classification is I. Allocution offered to the defendant.  Sentenced to custody of Se. of Corrections as follows: Ct 1 a term of 59 months; and Ct 2 a term of 59 months concurrent; and Ct 3 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 4 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 5 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 6 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 7 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 8 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 9 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 10 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 14 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 15 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 16 a term of 59 months concurrent; Ct 17 a term of 155 months concurrent; Ct 18 a term of 117 months concurrent; Ct 19 a term of 117 months concurrent; Ct 20 a term o f117 months concurrent; and Post release supervision period is 36 months.  Defendant shall receive credit for time served as provided by law. The court suspends execution of sentence of imprisonment places defendant on 36 months supervised probation. Supervision by Community Corrections/ISP with the following conditions: a) You shall pay: Ct Costs $163.00, Probation $50.00, Atty Fee $4,000.00, APPLICATION FEE WAIVED.. b) All supervised probation is subject to the District Courts Standard Conditions of Probation set forth in DCR 3.308 which the Court directs be incorporated into your order of probation, a copy will be provided to you by Court Services. c) Other Special Conditions: 1. The defendant is sentenced to 60 days in jail to be served as a sanction by Order of the Court at the request of the supervising Officer for specific technical violations. Periods to be served are not to exceed 72 hours per occasion. 2. CONTINUE COUNSELING Defendant advised of right to appeal conviction and sentence forma pauperis. NO CONTACT WITH VICTIM. MJD.
05/25/2007 Correction as of 05/25/07 as follows:
05/25/2007 Charge #1 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #2 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #3 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #4 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #5 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #6 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #7 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #8 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #9 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #10 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #14 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #15 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #16 Sentence: to serve 59 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #17 Sentence: to serve 155 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #18 Sentence: to serve 117 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #19 Sentence: to serve 117 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/25/2007 Charge #20 Sentence: to serve 117 months with state corrections, probation ordered with special conditions, suspended
05/29/2007 Custody Slip filed. MJD
06/04/2007 Notice of Service of Journal Entry of Sentencing filed. (Unsigned copy of original JE attached)
06/04/2007 Notice of Appeal filed by JAMIE KARASEK for ORLANDO PAUL CISNEROS, to the COURT OF APPEA Court. LS
06/04/2007 REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT FILED BY JAMIE KARASEK
06/07/2007 APPELLATE CASES ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FILED. MJD. (CHIEF APPELLATE DEFENDER)
06/11/2007 LETTER FROM JOYCE BLACK TO APPELLATE DIVISION DATED 06/11/07 FILED. RE: APPEARANCE DOCKET
06/11/2007 Filed by Fax
06/19/2007

 

 

KANSAS SENTENCING GUIDELINES JOURNAL ENTRY OF JUDGEMENT FILED. DAYS OF JAIL CREDIT EARNED 227. MJD COPIES SENT TO JAIL, SENT COMM, CINDY SEWELL

06/252007 - #4 MOTION FILED AND ENTERED BY DANIEL A DUNBAR. MOTION FOR HEARING ON RESTITUTION
06/25/2007 REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT FILED
06/26/2007 Card from the Clerk of the APPELLATE Court; they have received and filed the Notice of Appeal - Case No. 07-98839-A
06/26/2007 Order of Probation filed and approved. MJD
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 KANSAS BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER SEARCH

 

Database updated: 06/21/2007

 

Search for CisnerosOrlando

 

 

CISNEROS, ORLANDO PAUL

SEX OFFENDER

Last Known Address as of:
513 NE TWISS
TOPEKA, KS 66616
County: SHAWNEE
Race/Sex: W / M
Date of Birth: 7/25/1968
Registered Since: 5/29/2007
Offense: INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH A CHILD 17 CNTS

 

CISNEROS, ORLANDO PAUL

SEX OFFENDER

Last Known Address as of:
513 NE TWISS
TOPEKA, KS 66616
County: SHAWNEE
Race/Sex: W / M
Date of Birth: 7/25/1968
Registered Since: 5/29/2007
Offense: RAPE

 

 

CISNEROS, ORLANDO PAUL

SEX OFFENDER

Last Known Address as of:
513 NE TWISS
TOPEKA, KS 66616
County: SHAWNEE
Race/Sex: W / M
Date of Birth: 7/25/1968
Registered Since: 5/29/2007
Offense: AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SODOMY; SODOMY WITH A CHILD <14

 

CISNEROS, ORLANDO PAUL

SEX OFFENDER

Last Known Address as of:
513 NE TWISS
TOPEKA, KS 66616
County: SHAWNEE
Race/Sex: W / M
Date of Birth: 7/25/1968
Registered Since: 5/29/2007
Offense: AGGRAVATED INDECENT LIBERTIES W/CHILD; >14<16; INTERCOURSE

https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-registered-offender/searchName.do;jsessionid=402A3DE0EECA50150D4FB9CDDEABA8BB

 

 

LAW OFFICES OF

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Third Judicial District

Shawnee Co. Courthouse, 200 SE 7th Street

Second Floor, Suite 214

TOPEKA, KANSAS 66603

 

ROBERT D. HECHT                                                                                                   TELEPHONE (785) 233-8200 Ext. 4330

District Attorney                                                                                                         FAX (785) 291-4909

                                                                                                                                                                                                www.shawneecountyda.org

 

 MEDIA INFORMATION

(Conviction)

SUBJECT:   Conviction of Orlando Paul Cisneros

TO:        News Media

FROM:      Robert D. Hecht, District Attorney

DATE:      March 2, 2007

     Orlando Paul Cisneros, age 38, whose last known address was 1604 SW Shunga, Topeka, Kansas, was convicted today, following a jury trial, of one count of Rape of a 14-year old girl who was incapable of giving consent because of the effects of liquor, drugs and other substances, and multiple counts of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy; multiple counts of Criminal Sodomy; and multiple counts of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child.  These offenses all occurred in October of 2006 and occurred over a period of approximately 1 month.

     The Defendant in this case was 38 years of age and the victim 14 years of age.  The conviction of the charge of Rape in this case is a Level 1 person felony with a sentencing range of 147 to 653 months depending on the Defendant's prior criminal history.  Aggravated Criminal Sodomy is also a Level 1 person felony.  Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child and Non-Aggravated Criminal Sodomy are all Level 3 person felonies which carry a penalty of 55 to 247 months, depending on the Defendant's criminal history.

     The State will ask that at least the two Level 1 person felonies sentences run consecutive to each other with the Level 3 person felony sentence running concurrent.

     This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Dan Dunbar. The primary detectives in the case were Detective Daryl Ludolph of the Topeka Police Department and Detective Dustin Carlat of the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office.  This investigation is an example of quality law enforcement and cooperative investigations.

 

http://www.shawneecountyda.org/Archive.asp?ADID=267

 

 

Statement From The Honorable Judge Parrish Chief Judge concerning State of Kansas vs. Orlando Paul Cisneros Case No. 06CR 1866

 

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SHAWNEE, COUNTY KANSAS

DIV 14

 


State of Kansas vs. Orlando Paul Cisneros

Case No. 06CR 1866

Due to the number of inquiries my office has received regarding the above entitled matter, a partial transcript of the sentencing proceeding has been posted on this website.  Parties to litigation who are not satisfied with decisions of the judges of the district court may appeal to the Kansas Court of Appeals and potentially to the Supreme Court of Kansas.  Chief judges or other district court judges have no jurisdiction in any proceedings other than those to which they have been assigned.

 

Nancy Parrish, Chief Judge

Third Judicial District Court

Shawnee County, Kansas

  For the Defendant

Ms. Cindy Sewell 

Assistant Public Defender

700 S.W. Jackson

Topeka, KS

THE COURT: All right.

Well, I can certainly appreciate that there is a strong difference of opinion as to what an appropriate sentence should be, and what the Court should do.

In my judgment-- and I'm the one that has to take responsibility for this-- but, in my judgment, the defendant through counsel and through is medical expert has provided the Court with substantial and compelling reasons to depart of a durational-- well, not of a durational, but of a dispositional judgment.

I agree that the defendant has some positive things going for him, and some things that make this situation, although on paper is horrible, horrible, I think that it falls really in the category of a very great, and very disastrous lack of judgment on his part, and a failure of being able to, for whatever reason, to act as a mature individual.  I give attention to the things that the defendant has pointed out, the family support, the economic stability.  I think the depression was a major factor in this situation.  I do believe that the defendant's intent was less serious than it would otherwise be because of the circumstances that he was in and because of the situation that he found himself in.  So, I am going to-- I am going to depart for the reasons suggested by the defense.

I am very appreciative of the harm and the difficulties caused by the defendant's actions to the victim and her family.  However, the victim, I'm very much persuaded by B's comments.  She is, I think thankfully for everybody involved in this, not seeking any kind of vengeance, not seeking any kind of ill will towards the defendant herin.  I think that's important to me and it's important to the appropriate disposition of the case.

So, I am going to sentence the defendant to the medium range on the sentencing guidelines.  I will go through them count by count. 155 on the rape charge; 117 on the sodomy; 117, again, on the other sodomy; 117 again, on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy; 59 on the sodomy.

My intent is to impose the mid-range on all of those counts.  I'm going rung those counts concurrent, one with the other.  I believe that this, although they were separate acts, I believe that this was on basic transaction, and I think concurrent sentences are warranted under the circumstances.  I'll suspend those.  And the post-release supervision would be 36 months. I'm going to suspend those sentences, and place the defendant on intensive supervised probation to Community Corrections for 36 months.

I'll require that he continue to be involved in psychological counseling.  I'll require that he continue the medication as previously indicated.  The costs in this case are $163, probation fee is $50. Defendant will be required to do DNA testing.  I have attorney fees of $4,000, I'll impose that.  I will waive the application fee.

Mr. Cisneros, are you willing to accept probation under these terms and conditions?

DEFENDANT CISNEROS: Yes, sir, I am.

THE COURT: Okay.  Either side will have the opportunity to appeal within ten days.  Defendant will be allowed to have assistance for procurement of counsel to process the appeal if that's appropriate.

I'll also impose the jail sanctions that are customary for Community Corrections imposition by the probation officer.

MR. DUNBAR: Restitution be open for 30 days?

THE COURT: Restitution will be allowed.

MR. DUNBAR:  And the defendant be required to register as a sex offender?

THE COURT: Defendant will be required to register as a sex offender.  That will be the order of the Court.

http://www.shawneecourt.org/

 

 

News Articles:

 

Woman says she’s living in fear after judge’s controversial decision

Story by Jesse Fray (Contact)

7:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007

It’s been a rough several weeks for Tanya West.

At first, she was concerned about what she would tell her two boys about their father being sent to prison. But now that Orlando Paul Cisneros has walked free, that’s changed.

“I thought he was going to prison for a long time and come to find out, he gets out,” said West. “I wasn’t expecting that at all.”

Cisneros was found guilty of repeatedly raping and sodomizing a 14-year-old girl.

Shawnee County Judge Matthew Down sentenced him to three years probation, instead of the suggested 13 years behind bars. There’s been national outrage about his decision.

Now, West said she fears for the safety of her two children. Cisneros fathered the boys. West said Cisneros was her boyfriend for eight years. Now, the two are in a custody battle.

Cisneros requested time with the children, who are 3 and 7, on Father’s Day. But, he was ordered to stay away from them until a custody hearing Friday.

“There’s concern with him exposing my children to inappropriate things, him kidnapping my kids, there’s several concerns,” said West. “I believe he not only could do it again, but I worry about my safety, I worry about my children’s safety.”

But, the ultimate decision about Cisneros’ parental rights will be up to a judge.

West said she hasn’t told the children their father is no longer behind bars. She said they’re too young to understand.

We’ve tried several times to make contact with Cisneros and his lawyer for comment, but haven’t been successful. We’ll keep trying.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/20/woman_says_shes_living_fear_after_judges_controver/

 

June 20, 2007

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

A Topeka woman says she fears for the safety of her two children tonight. Their father walked free after he was found guilty of repeatedly raping and sodomizing a young girl. 49's Crime Tracker team is on the job to protect you and your family. Tonight we're tracking a steady increase in auto thefts in the Capital City. New jobs are headed to Emporia. The city beat out Topeka and three other cities to become home to a new plant owned by Hill's Pet Nutrition. The state is putting a dollar amount on the damage done by last month's severe storms. The City Council has started the process to demolish a historic landmark, but says anyone who wants to buy Sumner School must "show them the money." In weather, expect hot, hazy and humid for the next couple of days at least. In sports, find out who the first player of the 2008 KU basketball recruiting class is.

http://www.49abcnews.com/podcasts/49_news_6/2007/jun/20/june_20_2007/

Sexual assault suspect waives hearing

Published Wednesday, November 1, 2006

By Steve Fry

The Capital-Journal

A 38-year-old man charged with multiple counts of sexually assaulting a younger teenage girl waived a preliminary hearing on Tuesday.

Orlando Paul Cisneros is charged with six counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child 14 to 16 years old and 10 counts of criminal sodomy with a child 14 to 16 years old.

Cisneros remains in jail in lieu of a $200,000 professional surety bond, according to court records.

Cisneros is scheduled to appear before Shawnee County District Judge Matthew Dowd on Nov. 11, when the judge will arraign Cisneros on the 16 felonies.

The victim, a 14-year-old girl, and several supporters were in the courtroom Tuesday during the proceedings.

Cisneros was arrested on Oct. 10. The investigation began when a school resources officer received information from students that a 14-year-old girl, who was a runaway, was having a sexual relationship with a 38-year-old man.

An investigation by the officer and Topeka police detectives showed the relationship started when the girl was younger than 14.

The assaults didn't occur on school property, police earlier said, and Cisneros isn't employed by or otherwise associated with the schools.

http://www.cjonline.com/stories/110106/loc_cisneros.shtml

 

O'Reilly tackles Dowd's rulings

By Tim Carpenter

The Capital-Journal

Published Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Talk show host Bill O'Reilly applied spin Monday to controversy in Topeka sparked by a Shawnee County District Court judge's grant of probation to three men guilty of child sex crimes.

O'Reilly offered a blistering critique of District Judge Matthew Dowd during interviews on Fox News television with the father of one victim of sexual assault and with the host of a Topeka radio show.

"I'm just furious right now," O'Reilly said. "This Dowd guy, if I could get him out of there in any way shape or form, I'd get him out of there."

O'Reilly focused on the sentence of three years of probation given to Orlando Paul Cisneros, 38, who was convicted in February by a Shawnee County District Court jury of 17 felony counts of raping and sodomizing a 14-year-old girl in 2006.

Under state sentencing guidelines, Dowd could have ordered Cisneros to serve 13 years in prison. The judge ordered probation because Cisneros was suffering from depression at the time of his crimes and had a good chance of rehabilitation through therapy.

O'Reilly also criticized Dowd for granting probation in two other recent cases involving sex offenders.

Dowd wasn't interviewed by O'Reilly, but video of him entering his car and driving away from a business was broadcast. Dowd declined to comment Monday night when contacted by The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Michael Burlison, father of the teenager assaulted by Cisneros, said on the show Dowd's ruling "absolutely stunned" the family.

"This man was found guilty of these 17 felony counts by a jury of his peers during a week-long trial," he said.

"This makes me sick," O'Reilly said.

Burlison said his daughter was traumatized by the abuse and by knowledge her attacker was set free.

"We fear for her safety," the father said. "We also fear for the other potential victims out in the community."

O'Reilly linked his anger for Dowd with concern about Wichita doctor George Tiller, who has been accused by O'Reilly of performing improper late-term abortions. Tiller is under investigation by Attorney General Paul Morrison.

"People are going, 'What the heck's a matter with Kansas?' " O'Reilly said.

Megan Mosack, a talk show host on WIBW AM 580, said callers to her program posed the same question in relation to Tiller and Dowd.

"Kansans are wondering," she said. "Apparently, in Kansas, we have a real problem protecting children."

Under Kansas law, Dowd could be removed at any time by the Kansas Supreme Court if in violation of an ethical code of conduct. Dowd is up for a retention vote in 2008, but he plans to retire before the election.

"He shouldn't serve another single day," O'Reilly said.

State Rep. Joe Patton, R-Topeka, announced Monday he would conduct a series of meetings to discuss possible reforms of state sentencing guidelines. The first session is 1:30 p.m. June 26 in Room 423-South in the Capitol. Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht is expected to attend.

"The current guidelines have allowed criminals to walk the street and to prey on the poor, the weak, the innocent and the elderly, and it's time we did something about it," Patton said.

http://cjonline.com/stories/061907/loc_178490863.shtml

 

Rape victim's father interviewed on Fox News

Story by Kris Vera-Phillips (Contact)

9:18 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007

Community outrage after a Shawnee County judge lets a convicted child rapist walk free has caught the attention of the O'Reilly Factor.

Monday night, Fox News host Bill O'Reilly interviewed the father of that 14-year-old rape victim.

And Fox News tried to pin-down Judge Matthew Dowd.

During the sentencing, Judge Matthew Dowd stated, "I do believe that the defendant's intent was less serious than it would otherwise be, because of the circumstances that he was in..." The judge then gave Cisneros just three years probation.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/18/rape_victims_father_interviewed_fox_news/

 

Rape victim's father to appear on "O'Reilly Factor"

Story by Denise Eck

4:35 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007

Soon the rest of America could be talking about a Kansas judge's controversial decision to let a convicted rapist go free.

The father of that 14 year old rape victim will be a guest Monday night on the O'Reilly Factor, on Fox News Channel.

Host Bill O'Reilly claims he will track down the judge who is letting sex offenders go free.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/18/rape_victims_father_appear_oreilly_factor/

 

8:10 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2007

A community, coming together, after a judge sentenced a child rapist to probation. Judge Matthew Dowd says Orlando Paul Cisneros should not go to jail for raping a 14-year-old girl. With signs crying for justice, community members stepped up to offer support to a victim of rape, and tell the judge who let her offender walk, it's time for him to step down. We tried to contact Judge Dowd but were not able to reach him. The state is appealing the sentence, but that process can take a year, maybe more.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/15/49_news_now_morning_update_news_and_weather/

 

June 14, 1007

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Friday, June 15, 2007

With signs crying for justice, community members stepped up to offer support to a victim of rape and tell the judge who let her offender walk it's time for him to step down. It's the first time the parents of murdered teen Kelsey Smith have come face to face with the man accused of killing their daughter. Officers say they're seeing a problem with unruly bar-goers, primarily in the area of Huntoon and Gage. Learn how one VFW post observed Flag Day. In weather, expect partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers for Friday. Jan Gaumnitz has made a name for herself in the Kansas art world, now her art work is heading to Europe. DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, THERE IS NO SPORTS ON THIS PODCAST, but the Royals won, the Spurs are the NBA champs and Junction City boxer David Medina won his match in front of his hometown crowd.

http://www.49abcnews.com/podcasts/49abcnews10/2007/jun/15/june_14_1007/

 

Group protests lenient judge who released convicted child rapist

Story by Natasha Trelfa (Contact)

5:40 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007

Dozens of people lined up outside the Shawnee County Court House holding signs in support of a young rape victim and demanding answers from the judge that let her offender walk free.

The victim's father is still struggling to make sense of the ruling.

"There is just too much anger and frustration on my part and really there is nothing that man can say at this point to ease my mind," Mike, the victim's father, said.

Even the victim herself is speaking out. We blurred her face because 49 News does not identify rape victims.

"He did the wrong thing," she said.

With signs crying for justice, community members stepped up to offer support to a victim of rape - and tell the judge who let her offender walk that it's time for him to step down.

When asked if she would like to see Judge Dowd step down, protester Emma Cunningham said, "Yes." How soon? "Yesterday," she said.

"I think that's the best thing that could happen," said "Ace", a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse. "Personally, I think the judge should take the sentence for him."

Judge Matthew Dowd gave Orlando Paul Cisneros three years probation instead of the suggested 13 years behind bars, stating during Cisneros sentencing that the offender's actions were a disastrous lack of judgement and failure to act as a mature individual.

He went on to say his decision took into account the defendant had positive traits, like family support and economic stability, an excuse painfully unacceptable to the victim's family and supporters.

"Where was his family support when he was raping and molesting my daughter?," Mike asked.

But as the family waits for the sentence to go through appeals...

"We feel we've been victimized not only by the perpetrator, but also by the judicial system," Mike said.

"It feels like they're out here for a good cause," said the victim.

...they say there is some sense of healing with so much community support.

We tried to contact Judge Dowd but were not able to reach him.

The state is appealing the sentence, but that process can take a year, maybe more.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/14/group_protests_lenient_judge_who_released_convicte/

 

Judges Watch Out Protestors Say

Story Created: Jun 14, 2007 at 7:11 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 14, 2007 at 7:43 PM EDT

Kia Carter

Video High

A departure from sentencing guidelines has another Shawnee County District Court Judge facing criticism. Protestors stood outside the Courthouse Thursday, angry, over Judge Matthew Dowd’s decision last month to sentence a man convicted of raping a minor to 3 years probation.

These protestors are letting their signs speak for them and hoping Shawnee County judges get the message.

"Let them know that they're appointed and they've been gifted their jobs from years of service and now it's time to show they deserve to keep their jobs," says Monica, protest organizer.

This protest centered around 14-year-old Brandi Burlison, the victim of 38-year-old Orlando Paul Cisneros, who was sentenced to 3 years probation in May for rape, sodomy and indecent liberties against Brandi. She shows her face Thursday to help others.

"This is her choice. She wants to speak for victims, children who might not have to go through this because judges will put sex offenders behind bars. Because if they let them out on probation, it's going to happen again," says Tina Burlison, victim's mother.

"If they deserve to go to jail, then send them to jail. I think this case was unfair because he should've gone to jail," says Brandi.

Through therapy she is recovering, but says Judge Dowd’s decision has left her with fear.

"Now I'm scared because he's out. He could be around the corner, you never know," says Brandi.

She says the judge justified the probation because Cisneros was depressed, sending a bad message to criminals.

"That it's okay to do this, just say you're depressed and you can get out of jail because that's what happened here," says Brandi Burlison.

"Judge Dowd also said that he had steady employment, well so did the BTK killer, what’s his point?" says Monica.

Even District Attorney Bob Hecht has called Judge Dowd’s decision "incomprehensible" and Hecht’s daughter was at Thursday’s protest. Now Hecht’s office is filing an appeal to Judge Dowd’s decision.

When the crime occurred Brandi Burlison had just turned 14. Had it happened 6 days earlier, when she was still 13, Cisneros could've been sentenced to a mandatory 25 years under Jessica’s Law.
  http://www.ksnt.com/news/local/8005322.html

 

49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

Story by Liz Dodds (Contact)

4:13 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007

A Shawnee County judge has let a convicted child rapist walk free and now the community is taking action. This silent protest is in response to a decision handed down by District Court Judge Matthew Dowd. On May 25th, Dowd granted probation for Orlando Paul Cisneros, 38. Cisneros was convicted on 17 charges of rape and sodomy involving a 14-year-old girl. Had Dowd followed state sentencing guidelines, Cisneros could have served 13-years in prison.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/14/49_news_now_afternoon_update_news_and_weather/

 

Outrage leads to action

Community members plan protest of Shawnee County judge

Story by Gena Terlizzi (Contact)

10:51 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2007

The victim's parents want the judge to step down immediately and they hope the community will continue to stand behind them as they demand justice.

When Mike and Tina first heard the sentence they couldn't believe it.

“We were thoroughly disgusted,” Mike said.

49 News has made the decision not to use the parent’s last name for fear of identifying the victim.

A jury found Orlando Paul Cicneros guilty on 17 counts.

"17 felony counts of rape and all these horrible charges against a minor and they walk free,” Mike said.

Their child was raped and sodomized...

“Our daughter didn't get any justice and she's still just 14. She's just a girl,” said her mother, Tina.

Judge Matthew Dowd sentenced Cicneros to just three years- of probation.

“For the judge to say three years probation, it's like, we were floored. Why would he do that?” Tina asked.

Members of the community couldn't believe it either. Monica Breedy didn't know Mike and Tina, or their daughter, but she was outraged. She has two small children of her own.

"As a parent I want to know the community I'm choosing to raise my children in is going to be safe,” Brede said.

So, Breede is organizing a protest of Judge Dowd's actions.

“I think it's very important for the community to know they can take action and make a point,” Breede added.

And Mike and Tina say they won't stop until they finally get justice for their little girl.

“I'm not gonna give up. I'm going to see this through until the end,” Mike said.

Mike and Tina are waiting for an appeal in the case. They hope it will lead to a longer sentence for Cisneros, and in the meantime, they hope the pressure will lead to Judge Matthew Dowds' resignation.

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/jun/13/outrage_leads_action/

 

 

Judge Must Go for Ignoring 14-Year Old Girl

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Today, I am writing in regard to Shawnee County (KS) District Judge Matthew Dowd's decision to grant probation to a man convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl

What was this judge thinking?

Apparently, he cares more for the sick criminal than the victim in this case.

His decision has dredged up memories from my childhood that I had long ago buried. Memories of when I was molested somewhere around the tender age of 11 or 12. Back then, no one listened to me, not even my parents, so I buried the memories.

What Dowd did was refuse to listen to this little girl, the same as those around me as a kid did, when I was hurt.

Kansas sentencing guidelines say that this molester could have been sentenced to almost 13 years in jail, but Dowd chose to ignore that and gave him probation. With judges like this, it is no wonder so many people consider taking the law into their own hands.

http://www.kevinsview.com/

 

 

Better to be a pedophile than a perjurer?

June 6th, 2007

I don’t get it. I just don’t get it. What is wrong with our priorities in this world? “Scooter” Libby gets 30 months

(that is almost 3 years for you folks who went to public school) in a federal prison and a whopping $250K fine for lying to the FBI.

Meanwhile, back in Kansas, a guy is found guilty by a jury of his peers on 17 (SEVENTEEN) counts of rape and sodomy against a 14 (FOURTEEN) year old girl, and he gets 3 years (that is 36 months for you public school graduates) of PROBATION - just to make it clear, he gets not one night in the pokey for repeatedly raping a 14 year old girl.

http://www.bigsibling.com/

 

 

District court judge removal an unlikely proposition

Kansas has no mechanism to petition for recall

By Tim Carpenter

The Capital-Journal

Published Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Sentences meted out to convicted sex offenders by a Shawnee County judge have angered relatives of the young victims and at least one juror, who voted to convict a man of 17 charges only to see him granted probation.

But there is no realistic chance critics of District Court Judge Matthew Dowd can force out the courtroom veteran for granting probation to a man guilty of repeatedly raping and sodomizing a teenager.

Dowd is scheduled to be on the countywide retention ballot in November 2008, but it has been nearly 30 years since a district judge in Kansas lost one of those retention votes. It all may be a moot point, given Dowd's plans to sidestep the voters' upcoming job evaluation by retiring before the election.

There is no mechanism in Kansas to petition for recall of a district court judge.

The Kansas Supreme Court has authority to oust a wayward judge, but only if evidence exists of an egregious ethics violation. No such charge is pending against Dowd.

"Wow," said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike O'Neal, R-Hutchinson, said Monday. "Wow."

O'Neal's reaction was to Dowd granting probation for Orlando Paul Cisneros, 38, who was convicted by a Shawnee County jury on 17 charges of rape and sodomy involving a 14-year-old girl. The May 25 ruling was a departure from state sentencing guidelines recommending Cisneros serve 13 years in prison.

Dowd's decision took Topeka by surprise. The victim's father railed against Dowd, claiming "he let a rapist out on the street."

Another recent case raising eyebrows involves Dowd's placement of Federico Mendoza, 34, on probation for soliciting sex from what he thought was a 13- or 14-year-old girl found via an Internet chat room. He could have been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

O'Neal said the fledgling state Judicial Performance Commission, of which he is a member, may offer the best solution for Kansans worried about decisions from the bench. The 13-member panel is creating a survey and rating system capable of helping voters make more educated ballot decisions about members of the judiciary.

The commission created by the 2006 Legislature is directing its attention to the Kansas Supreme Court, Kansas Court of Appeals, district courts and magistrate courts. The grading system in expected to be in place by the 2008 elections.

In terms of district court judges, information would be shared with the public in places such as Shawnee County — which relies on nonpartisan merit selection of judges by the governor followed by countywide retention votes — as well as in jurisdictions where judges are elected through regular partisan balloting.

"People will have more information than they've ever had before," O'Neal said.

Johnson County political activist Tim Golba said the time had come to dispense with appointment of judges. The legal community has too much influence on the selection process and the public doesn't pay attention to judicial retention questions, he said.

Golba is involved in the campaign to convince Johnson County voters to switch to the pure election system used in Wyandotte and Sedgwick counties. Johnson County residents will vote on the question in 2008.

"It's time the people have a voice about who goes on the bench," Golba said. "If a judge cannot be fair, he should not be on the bench."

Rep. Harold Lane, D-Topeka, said the current system of merit appointment has served Shawnee County reasonably well, but he wouldn't object if voters in the county wanted to consider an alternative. "Either way would be OK," he said.

The judicial performance commission ought to be given an opportunity to have an influence before Shawnee County contemplates election of district court judges, said Rep. Lana Gordon, R-Topeka.

"We need to be more informed," Gordon said. "We, as the public, are not voting in the most informed way on judges."

Nancy Kirk, a member of the Topeka Unified School District 501's school board and a former Kansas House member, said nothing should be done to undermine independence of Kansas' judiciary.

She said elections blur boundaries shielding judges from special interests.

"You want people who don't have to be looking at their backs to make a decision," she said.

 

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Judge Denies He Goes Easy on Sexual Predators

Posted: 4:17 PM May 29, 2007
Last Updated: 6:53 PM May 29, 2007

Reporter: Brian Quick

Email Address: brian.quick@wibw.com

A Shawnee County District Court Judge is responding to allegations that he goes easy on sexual predators.

We told you the story of Orlando Paul Cisneros last week.

He was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old -- and was sentenced to probation by Shawnee County District Court Judge Matthew Dowd.

The sentence would be controversial in and of itself -- but Judge Dowd also sentenced another man, Federico Mendoza to probation.

Mendoza solicited sex online from someone he thought was a young girl.

Judge Dowd said the two cases were separate, and the timing of the sentences were coincidental.

He told us he reviewed the Cisneros case -- and concluded he wasn't a danger to other young girls.

He told us Cisneros had been under mental disability and h