| Voter's Guide, 2020 Fall Elections, Baton Rouge
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| Position | District Judge 19th Judicial District Court, ES 1, Div. K | | Name | Quintillis K. Lawrence | | Party Affiliation | Democrat | | Profession | Attorney | | Present Employer / position | Law Offices of Ossie Brown | | Length of residence in Jurisdiction | 13 Years | | List of educational institutions and degrees | Southern Univ. @ New Orleans BA Political Science
Southern Univ. Law Center JD | | Prior elected and appointed positions | 19th Judicial District Court Commissioner (Magistrate Judge) | | Civic involvement and affiliations | Member of the YMCA Metro Board
Member of Imagination Leads Board of Directors
Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association
Member of Louis A. Martinet Legal Society |
Questions specific to the position
| 1. How many years of trial experience do you have? How does that breakdown between civil and criminal court trials, and between jury and judge trials?
| 18 years Majority being Criminal less than 10% Civil. I have tried multiple Felony Jury Trials as Prosecutor, and as a Defense Attorney.
Judge trials more than more than I can count as prosecutor, and defense attorney as well.
Having served as both Prosecutor and Defense Attorney, I have had a robust trial and motions practice in my 18 years of practice as well as my two plus years as a law clerk to a general jurisdiction district court Judge.
| | 2. What factors would you consider in granting and setting bail amounts and in granting (non-bail) sign out bonds for defendants?
| I would consider the seriousness of the crime, past criminal record, ties to the community, probability of the accused making all court appearances, their risk to public safety, and if they are a potential flight risk. This is inclusive of, and in addition to the required considerations detailed in the Louisiana Criminal Code of Procedure article 334. | | 3. What are your beliefs regarding alternative sentences for non-violent offenders, juveniles, or people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or drug addiction?
| All of these weigh pretty heavily, an should also weigh heavily for the prosecutor. Especially mental illness, as it goes to the 'intent' formed by the accused. What is needed for these accused is a way to provide resources to assist in their reintegration into society. | | 4. What is your philosophy on recusal, especially in situations in which lawyer-legislators, former associates, or law partners are to appear before you?
| As long as I have no interest, or have discussed the issue with them prior to taking the bench, I have no reason to recuse, as I am duty bound to treat each litigant fairly and impartially. | | 5. Have you ever been disciplined by the Judicial Commission or the bar association? If yes, please explain.
| No |
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