BBB at Ski's BarAdonis Rinker

Some Good News:
He recently saw his PC Lawyer... After looking at the case against him, He wants to know how he ended up in prison! Might have been the ineffective lawyer he had at his trial? Maybe it was the Judge who gave all the breaks to prosecution? Might have been the Jury who doesn't know what a Reasonable Doubt is? Hmmm...

You can write him at cubinacage@yahoo.com, and I will forward messages to him then e-mail his answer...

Adonis Passes His GED Exams, He Is Masking Good His Commitment To Improve Himself !!

Adonis is a friend of mine, who used to live with me for a bit. Deep inside he has a kind heart and is caring. I helped get him involved in ABATE and wanted to share some of this with you and give you some idea of his plight.

Just some Prison Humor that
caught his attention and he forwarded onto me:

Kinda sad to mention that
much of it is "true".

Just visited him recently, doing fine, going to school. As he would say "same old, same old".
Tells me he would like to have a cat if he gets out soon.
January 14, 2006

I visited Adonis on December 23rd, He is doing fine and we had this picture taken of us in front of their Christmas Tree.
He told me that after my last visit one of the other inmates told him that his father looks a lot like him....


IMMORTAL LOVE By: ICE I shall call her love a gift of the ages, A masterpiece engraved upon life's pages. How is it that such grace befall the common man, Such elegance and style to never be witnessed again. To embrace her in the night till slumber comes to call, Would cause my heart to echo her name through eternity's hall. With flickering candles and champagne on ice, We shall glimpse into the majestic nature of paradise. Carnal instinct upon romance delight, A characteristic of nature by bounding a life. With actions words need not be said, For within the art of passion tonight our souls shall wed.		THE SHOW By: ICE Come on and let's go, The show is about to start, Never mind the sad parts, They're are only temporary, Things are never what they should be, Remember when you were young, Never had a care in the world, Now is that a boy or a girl. Dancing in a twisted masquerade, People are more plastic than cellophane. When we lived, We use to run these streets, Now you left it up to just me, But I'm caught in a vortex of time, Looking for a life outside of mine, Tumble down the rabbit hole, One more line and then I'll go, I hope you enjoyed the show.
"SO-CALLED LIFE" By: ICE Another lyric, literary life-line, A winged traveler, caught in the grasp of time, Stolen by fate, their lips are sealed, Try to turn away, but the pictures are real. --CHORUS-- I can't keep my eyes from the melting sky, Tongue-tied and twisted, I'm sick of this, so-called life. Misspoken secret, the world stands still, Can you tell me stranger, which reality is real, Azazel sits, his face forever in the dark, Try to be civilized, but animals are what you are. ---REPEAT CHORUS---		SUMMER OF '67 By: ICE Her name was Gypsy-Moon, She had raven hair, Even to this day, I can still see her standing there. With those flowers in her hand, And no shoes on her feet, The summer of '67 was so good to me. Papa Shroom had a shop, Down on Feel good Avenue, If you had no money, He would always still help you. One night Gypsy-Moon, Had just a little too much, There went my summer of love. -----CHORUS---- We miss you Jim and sweet Mamma Cass, Your gifts of music they will forever last. They taught us how to love and live as a friend, I know those flowers will bloom again. The colors dance and blended with the music, As she took my hand, Said "I know you're new to this," We fell in love, As we walked amongst the stars, '67 is a tattoo upon my heart. Now I lay awake, Staring up at the darkening sea, Often I wonder if, my Gypsy-Moon watches over me, We danced in sunsets, Quite like this one, Summer of '67 here I come. ---REPEAT CHORUS----

Dear Reader,
My name is Adonis Rinker. I am 32 years old. At the age of 28, I was wrongfully accused, unjustly tried, and sentenced for a sex-crime. Although I had black-and-white evidence that I had not committed the crime, I was sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Recently, I had read a 142-page report which was done by the Human Rights Watch, titled, "No Easy Answers: Sex Offender Laws In The US" (September 2007,Volume 19, No.4(G). You can read the report at www.hrg.org).
I was deeply provoked after reading the contents in a section titled, 'Vigilante Violence'.
People, who are of no association to registered sex-offenders or the alleged victims, are going on-line and extracting the addresses of those listed, and using that information to cause unwarranted emotional as well as physical pain to the registered offenders and their families.
The offenders listed on the registries, as well as their own children and family members, are being shot, stabbed, burned, beaten with crowbars, having vandalism done, being killed, and even driven to suicide.
What is angering me the most are the facts that not only are those vigilantes no better than those offenders who did their crime (because the carelessness is causing innocent men, women, and children to lose their lives), but the law-enforcement officials do not seem to care.

After reading the report, I pondered on the question of what will I do when I am confronted with a vigilante upon my release. Then the answer came to me like lightening in a darkened room: According to the author of,' Handbook on Criminal Law' (LaFave, Wayne R., and Scott, Austin W., Jr.); "As a general rule, a defendant cannot be convicted of a crime for conduct that was reasonably regarded by the defendant as necessary to defend against what he reasonably perceived to be an unlawful and imminent attack upon his person. Implementation of this doctrine involves three major problem areas: the demand that the defendant' perception be 'reasonable', the requirement that the threatened attack be 'imminent', and the prohibition against using more force than reasonably appears necessary to repel the attack". Also, in STATE v. CLAY, 297 N.C. 555,256 S.E.2d 176(1979) it states that "deadly force may be used only if the defendant reasonably perceived such force as necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury. Thus, there are two elements of the defense in this context. First, the defendant must have reasonably perceived that the imminent attack created a threat to his life or of serious physical injury. Second, the defendant must have reasonably perceived non-deadly force as inadequate to prevent this danger-that is, that deadly force was necessary to prevent the threatened harm." However, in the appellate case of PEOPLE v. WHITE, 87 Ill. App. 3d 321,409 N.E.2d 73(1980), it is stated that the law recognizes that one faced with an unlawful attack "is not in a contest governed by established ruled enforced by an on-the-scene umpire." One under fear and great stress in such situations need not make an "exacting decision" or use "inerrable judgment". Thus, some erroneous decisions to use force even deadly force that might be unreasonable in certain circumstances will be found reasonable when made rapidly under stress in a context in which deliberation is a luxury a reasonable person could not afford".
There is only one other element to consider prior to using deadly force as a means of self-defense: Can you retreat to a safe place? The traditional retreat rule contains a clear exception for attack in one's own residential premises-one's "castle". A person assaulted in his dwelling need not retreat before using deadly force, even if a safe opportunity exists. Even in STATE v. BONANO,59N.J.515,284 A.2d 345(1971) the court held that if you are even on your porch, "no retreat is required, because a porch or similar appurtenance is within the concept of one's dwelling house." Also, a majority of courts have expanded the "castle" exception to cover business premises, apparently on the assumption that the indignity of being compelled to flee one's place of business is little different from being forced to flee from one's home.

When I had also read that the families of registered sex-offenders were being targeted as well, I dug my nose deeper in the law books.
Many, if not most, attacks upon others constitute criminal violations, and intervention on behalf of another can often be upheld under the RIGHT TO PREVENT COMMISSION OF CRIMES IN PROGRESS.
The Model Penal Code permits one to aid any other person, and this is the clear pattern of modern statutes.
Also, in Ala. Code tit.13A,3-23(1981);N.J. Stat.Ann.tit.2C:3-5(1981), it states that the defendant is required to have reasonably believed the person aided had the right to engage in self-defense and that intervention was necessary to protect the person, or persons, aided.

The 14th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States states that "no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any persons of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law, nor deny to any person within' it's jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Which means that the states are forbidden to deny equal rights to any person. And, in he event that a person is denied life, liberty, property, or equal rights, then under the Declaration of Independence, people may alter their government if it fails in its purpose. Or they may set up a new government. And even though it is highly suggested that people should not make a revolutionary change in long-established governments for unimportant reasons, people do have the right to overthrow a government that has committed many abuses of the people's rights.

So, this is the deal: The State of Indiana has infringed on a few of my Constitutional rights, and the United States government, without considering the safety of all parties involved, implemented the Sex-Offender Registry. Plus, let us not forget that society is trying to ostracize convicted sex-offenders into a society of their own.
Therefore, with no guilty feelings, I make the following declaration to ever United States citizen and governmental body:
I refuse to be victimized by vigilantes who are ignorant to the truth about former sex-offender, and the government that thrives on that ignorance as a means of personal agenda.
The American people have the right to feel safe and protected by it's governing body. However, with the information provided in the registry, the feeling of safety and protection is gone.
Terrorism is defined within the American Heritage College Dictionary as being "the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence to intimidate or coerce societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons." And a "society" is defined as being "a group of human beings broadly distinguished from other groups by mutual interests, participation in characteristic relationships, shared institutions, and a common culture." Which ultimately means that convicted sex-offenders could be considered a "society" since the general public is "corralling" them.

Given the facts that no reports of positive outcomes from the online registry exists, only negative ones do, and that every statement which I have read from former sex-offenders being confronted about their status always ended in a terrorist act-every individual who approaches me whom I do not know, will be treated as a possible terrorist. The same will go for anyone who confronts any member of my family, or causes undue stress and mental anguish.

This is for those who have come across my legal misfortune, yet have no idea of whom they are reading about.

My name is Adonis "Ice" Rinker. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky on 10 June 1976. I have two nieces, a nephew and a five year old son. I will not have the chance to see them (legally) until they are 18 - all thanks to Rhonda David and the United States Judicial System - but that will not deter me from rising up against anyone who may bring harm to them. My tastes are diverse. I like candles and backlights, music (country, Rock, violin, piano, Gregorian Chants and metal), thunderstorms, museums, dogs (female black labs), mom and pop restaurants, street racing and demolition derbies, the autumn season, coffee and a cigarette in the mornings, motorcycles and pickup trucks, doing landscaping and construction work, hiking and camping, kickboxing, bowling, playing cards, board games, video games, having cookouts, writing lyrics (even if some of them suck), cuddling, doing things for someone special (periodic-breakfasts in bed, candlelit bubble baths, fully body massages, stop off on my way home from work to buy her a card or flower to let her know that I was thinking of her, and anything that may come to mind), cigarillo and much more.

There is a question which I was asked several times - if I could go back, with the knowledge that I have now, would I do anything differently? The answer is no. I did what needed to be done. I am a firm believer in standing up for what you believe in - no matter the cost. Otherwise, what would be the point in believing in anything.

So, there, you now know a little bit about me. If you want to know anymore, of if you have any questions or comments, feel free to write me. However, if you feel a strong urge to say something stupid, keep something in mind - in about 9 - 9 1/2 months, my attorney should be contacting me about my P.C.R. (Post Conviction Relief - a type of appeal), and I may be getting this conviction overturned.

I might mention that he has started school and is getting his GED. He even mentioned that he is thankful for the opportunities that he has gotten since he has been in prison, as he is also having major dental taken care of. I visited him of November 5th and he has actually grown his hair long enough to put it in a (very small) tail.

Now this is my call to action - I will be starting a COMMUNITY SUPPORT PETITION for Adonis. I need names and addresses to show that the community supports a modification to his sentencing.

The petition will say in part:

State of Indiana v. Adonis Rinker
St Joseph Superior Court
Cause No. 71D02-0409-FA-00093
John M Marnocha (Judge)
   The below signed people within the community of the above and named Petitioner wish to show our continued support of him and his family, by requesting that this Honorable Court allow this petition to be filed with his request for alternative sentencing.
   We feel that during the period of time that he has been incarcerated, he has had ample opportunity to reflect on both the actions that brought forth his present incarceration and all of the other circumstances in his life that lead to such.
   WHEREFORE, we believe that the Petitioner in this cause is ready for this Court to allow his requested alternative form of sentencing, so that he may continue with his rehabilitation and further prove to this court he deserves a second chance to live his life as a productive member of a law abiding society.
   Some of the reasons that he believes that he should be given another chance are:
1, The character and attitude of Petitioner indicates that he is unlikely to commit another crime if released from incarceration.
2. Further incarceration of Petitioner will only result in a undue hardship to Petitioner and his family.
3. Petitioner will abide by any special stipulations the Court may impose in granting this motion.
4. Petitioner has no prior record of violent crime.
5. The interest of society, as well as the Petitioner, would best be served by a reduction of his sentence or his release on probation.
6. He has begun school and plans to continue education after he gets out.

Name -
Address -
Phone (Optional) -

Anyone who reads this and wishes to add there name to the Petition can copy and paste the above and e-mail it with your full name and address to me at skisbar@comcast.net. I promise that any such letter will only get a thank you in return and will NOT be used for any other purpose. Thank you - English Mike