Joyce Karlin
| Joyce A. Karlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | United States |
| Residence | Manhattan Beach, California |
| Other names | Joyce Fahey[1] |
| Occupation | Lawyer, judge, politician |
Joyce Ann Karlin[1] (born January 5, 1951) is an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. She served as a federal prosecutor and a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.
Early life and education
Karlin was born in Caracas, Venezuela.[2] Her father was a wealthy movie studio executive who was president of Warner Bros. International.[2] During her childhood Karlin lived in several countries including Italy, Germany and Argnentina.[2] Her family moved to Chicago and Karlin received a degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1974.[2]
Career
Karlin was employed by defense attorneys in Chicago and Los Angeles.[2] She served as an assistant United States Attorney in Los Angeles. She presided over the case of former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent, Darnell Garcia[3][4]
Karlin became a Superior Court judge in 1991 and that year presided over the controversial voluntary manslaughter case involving the Death of Latasha Harlins.[5] Karlin's "light sentencing"[5] was met with outrage and protest from the African American community.[6][7][8] The Los Angeles County District Attorney issued a "blanket affidavit policy", that disallowed Karlin from judging felony cases "involving violent crimes."[1][2] In 1992, an effort to recall Karlin failed when she prevailed in the election primary.[1] Karlin was elected in spring 1992 to California's Superior Court. She received 51% of the vote, defeating four other candidates.
In 1997 Karlin retired from her position as a judge.[1] She was later elected a member of the Manhattan Beach, California city council[9] for eight years and in 2002 became "mayor of the South Bay city."[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Metropolitan News-Enterprise, September 14, 2007
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stolberg, Sheryl (Dec 9, 1991). "Associates Call Judge Karlin Open-Minded, Independent : Courts: Friends say she carefully deliberated the case of Soon Ja Du and that she stands firm in wake of criticism". LA Times. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ↑ Soble, Ronald (November 21, 1990) Corruption Trial Begins for Ex-Drug Agent Law enforcement: The former officer went on a five-year crime spree, stealing money and narcotics, prosecutors say. Los Angeles Times
- ↑ (March 17, 1987) Modesto Bee
- 1 2 Los Angeles Times, February 11, 1997
- ↑ Daily News of Los Angeles, November 20, 1991
- ↑ USA Today, November 26, 1991
- ↑ "Protesters Ordered to Keep Clear of Karlin Home - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. 1992-01-03. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- ↑ The Beach Reporter, July 30, 2008