Lesli's Judicial Philosophy

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As your candidate for State Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3, I believe firmly in a conservative judicial philosophy that is rooted to the Constitution, respect for the rule of law, and judicial restraint. The role of a judge is not to make law, but to apply it as written and intended by the people and their elected representatives. 

In criminal cases, this means upholding the rights guaranteed to both victims and defendants, interpreting statutes according to their plain meaning, and respecting lawful decisions made by juries and trail courts unless clear legal error demands correction. I reject judicial activism and believe courts should not expand or invent rights beyond those clearly established in the Constitution or statute. 

Public safety, due process, and equal justice under the law must guide our work. I am committed to ensuring fair, consistent, and principled decisions that reflect the limited and impartial role of the judiciary in our constitutional system.