Criminal Law

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Posted on January 23, 2009
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MORE FLOODS

Posted on January 23, 2009
HERALDBurst pipe trashes SAO Juvy DivisionDAILY BUSINESS REVIEWTobin's State of the Circuit Address

THE ROBING CEREMONIES

Posted on January 23, 2009
                                      

GO TEAM!

Posted on January 23, 2009
                    ROC & ROLL ON FEBRUARY 1ST!

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MEDIA DOING SATZ'S JOB - AGAIN

Posted on January 22, 2009
BOB NORMAN'S DAILY PULPRuss Klenet and Wife Stacy Ritter Mutually Benefited From Fraud"And (Klenet) is the guy that Broward Mayor Stacy Ritter comes home to every night? And they wonder why Broward County is such a corrupt and disgusting place? It gets worse...

COURTHOUSE LOSS

Posted on January 22, 2009
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF THE GREAT RYAL GAUDIOSIHUSBAND, FATHER, COMBAT VETERAN, WARRIOR LAWYER, MENTOR.HE FOUGHT SO THE REST OF US DIDN'T HAVE TO.WE LOVE YOU RYAL

4th DCA 17th CIRCUIT CRIMINAL OPINIONS

Posted on January 21, 2009
OPINIONS RELEASED 1-21-09Lazarus - Affirmed        Backman - Reversed and Remanded        Futch - Writ of Mandamus Granted in part, denied in part, and remanded

NOW YOU GOT NOTHING

Posted on January 21, 2009
 At least this guy still has a briefcaseJack Thompson is hereby banned from JAABLOG.  His IP Address has been blocked.  His posts under JAABLOG WELCOME made today, January 21st, have been removed.  Any additional IP Addresses utilized by Thompson will be blocked, and subsequent posts will be removed at our earliest convenience...

FIEGER SHOULD HAVE SAID "DICTATORIALLY"

Posted on January 21, 2009
 Michigan Attorney Geoffrey Fieger, older brother of The Knack singer Doug FiegerAdd the terms "Jackasses" and "Eva Braun" to the do not use list that includes "Evil, unfair witch" when criticizing judges:CHICAGO TRIBUNEFieger loses case tied to criticism about judgesUS Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit Opinion (1/20/09)

BACDL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Posted on January 20, 2009
The Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers requests all members attend the General Membership meeting.WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009, 12:00 NOONWHERE:  PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, BROWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSEAGENDA:  New Committee Structure and Sign Up, Calendar of Events, BACDL Communications, FACDL MembershipSPEAKER:  HOWARD FINKELSTEIN, PUBLIC DEFENDERRSVP:  TWILLIAMSLAW@COMCAST...

BLOG WAR!

Posted on January 20, 2009
 Norm Kent dressed for battle     NORM KENT STARTS A KINDLER, GENTLER COURTHOUSE BLOGJohnny Come Lately Kent was not allowed to run our blog, so he started his own!From the new Broward County Courthouse Coalition Blog:"As you read the comments on JAABLOG, unmoderated, anonymous, and flowing with venom and vitriol, you get a feeling that everything about our system is unclean, unhealthy and untoward...

27 APPLY FOR ZACK'S COUNTY SEAT

Posted on January 20, 2009
The JNC will meet Monday, February 2nd.  Interviews will be announced thereafter.  The applicants:Black-Barron, Karen E.        Bloom, Michael S.        Brown, Melinda Kirsch        DeJesus, Shannon            DiIoia, Brenda        Francois, Phoebee R...

MEDIA 1/20

Posted on January 20, 2009
2009 Court HolidaysAbramson's BriefFlorida Bar's Brief vs. Abramson4th DCA JNC Accepting Applications for Two Vacancies Until 1/27PALM BEACH POSTEx-Florida Supreme Court Justices Argue Against AbramsonDAILY BUSINESS REVIEWFlorida Bar summit addressed need to keep fees in justice systemFees to rise, more job cuts coming4th DCA says Pothead Broward judge should not have heard divorce caseJoe Klock on the move -- againSome see conspiracy against Judge-elect AbramsonGovernor's Lawyer Speaks in BrowardJustices give cold shoulder to proposed Web rulesCase of judges squabble dropped but not deadLabarga's day-long gig on 4th DCA requires nominating panel to reconveneHERALD66 Florida probation officers laid offLevey Cohen to Run Again - This Time As CohenProfile: Dr...

CHIEF JUDGE TOBIN TO RUN UNOPPOSED

Posted on January 19, 2009
 Chief Judge Victor TobinChief Judge Victor Tobin will be unopposed in seeking a second term as Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit.  The deadline to file for the position ended on January 16 at 4pm.Congratulations to Judge Tobin.  But will he now work to amend the Local Rules to include term limits for the Chief Judge position?No word yet on where or when the inaugural ball will be held, but the annual State of the Circuit Luncheon  is this Thursday, at the Tower Club...

A MESSAGE FROM KEVIN KULIK

Posted on January 14, 2009
Kevin Kulik wrote on "Team Kulik 2010" at 1:03 PM on January 14, 2009:This post sounds vaguely anti-judge in general, which is misleading. Many judges are doing a good job and should be supported,especially if they get opposition from a lesser qualified candidate...

4TH DCA 17TH CIRCUIT CRIMINAL OPINIONS

Posted on January 14, 2009
OPINIONS RELEASED 1-14-09Levenson - Affirmed      O'Connor - Affirmed in part; Reversed in part and RemandedLevenson - Writ of Prohibition Denied      SPECIAL ISSUANCE OPINION 1-9Destry - Writ of Prohibition GrantedOPINIONS RELEASED 1-7-09Levenson - Reversed      Siegel - Affirmed

AN OPEN LETTER TO JACK THOMPSON

Posted on January 13, 2009
 Miami New Times 2008 FinalistDear Jack,We hope this letter finds you well.  We do, however, have some bad news for you.Your blogging rights are being curtailed.  Our friends, supporters, and even sworn enemies have had enough of your incessant, narcissistic diatribes...

DIVISION FE NEWS

Posted on January 13, 2009
                            Confirmed: Judge Ken Gillespie replaces former Judge Pedro Dijols.

GET A LOAD OF THIS...

Posted on January 13, 2009
Rumpole rails against the Miami State Attorney's new policy of only dismissing DWLS cases at special set dockets.  From the Justice Building Blog: OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLEELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE ATTORNEY Effective January 12, 2009, the Office of the State Attorney will ONLY Nolle Prosse Driving While License Suspended and No Valid Driver?s License (DWLS/NVDL) cases when a Defendant brings a valid Driver?s License to a ONE TIME ONLY,specially set, hearing docket...

TEAM KULIK 2010

Posted on January 13, 2009
 Balancing the ScalesKevin Kulik notified us he's putting together a list, and checking it more than twice.He is currently vetting ten candidates for the 2010 election season.  "They're coming out of the woodwork," Kulik says, "after 2008, everyone knows how easy it is to win a judgeship...

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION: "NO MORE SOB-STORIES"

Posted on January 13, 2009
(UPDATE: Judge Ireland disqualified herself.  Tell your clients, and pray the computer doesn't reassign the case to Judge Seidman's division.)Judge Ireland will rule at 1:30 PM on two Motions for Disqualification filed this morning.  The relevant facts:"1...

Judge Kaplan?s Farewell Party a Never Ending Show of Bad Jokes

Posted on January 12, 2009
 Gold watches are for wimps ? Guilty, Guilty,? One, Two, Three?              - Judge Kaplan testing the microphone Saturday night By Normisimo KentisimoJAABLOG?s New Dining Out and Entertainment CriticThe roast and dinner last Saturday night at the Signature Grand was truly an evening for Stan Kaplan...

JAABLOG RUMOR MILL

Posted on January 12, 2009
We're baaack...after a long layoff we're happy to report that Judge Ana Gardiner may have recently received some most excellent news.  Congratulations are in order, but before we see her smiling face back in the criminal division, we might want to wait for the Supreme Court to rule on Mr...

THE USUAL SUSPECTS

Posted on January 12, 2009
 Who will be Charlie's successor?The JNC sent the following six names to the Governor to choose from for Charlie Kaplan's successor:David Haimes, Michael Hursey, Barbara McCarthy, Edward Merrigan, Carlos Rodriguez, and Raag Singhal.In addition to the original applicant pool for the Andrews and Zeidwig seats, Steven Hyatt, Jordan Jordan, and Sharon Mulane put their names in for consideration...

JASON GONZALEZ SPEAKS

Posted on January 11, 2009
 He was studying and networking while you were doing kegstandsJason Gonzalez, Governor Crist's General Counsel, spoke Friday at T.J. Reddick's Three of Ninety meeting.The event was well attended.  Judges in the audience included Chief Judge Tobin, and Judges Tuter, Dishowitz, Backman, Gillespie, and Williams...

THURSDAY'S PSCC MEETING

Posted on January 08, 2009
The Public Safety Coordinating Council met today.  The jail occupancy rate averaged 94% of capacity in October, 92% in November, and 91% in December.  There was a steep decline in overall monthly arrests toward the end of the year, dipping below 5000...

MEET JUDGE GILLESPIE

Posted on January 07, 2009
Welcome Judge Ken Gillespie.Congrats to all the finalists!

GAIN INSIGHT INTO THE PROCESS

Posted on January 07, 2009
The T.J. Reddick Bar Association Presents: THREE OF NINETYThe State of the African-American Judiciary in Broward County PART III: General Meeting & Guest Speaker:Jason Gonzalez - Governor Crist's General Counsel"JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS & MORE"WHEN: Friday, January 9, 2009 at 12:00 PMWHERE: African-American Research Library 2650 Sistrunk Blvd...

THE SEVENTEENTH/ROBERTS SPEAKS

Posted on January 07, 2009
                                                         January, 2009The Online Newsletter of the State Attorney's Office, 17th CircuitBOB NORMAN'S DAILY PULPJudge Larry Seidlin Slithers Away"Roberts, who was once one of Seidlin's close friends, has always said that it was Seidlin's exploitation of the widow that prompted him to (very reluctantly) come forward...

THE BEGINNING OF THE END

Posted on January 07, 2009
 The Honorable Richard Yale FederJack Thompson of Coral Gables earlier this week posted comments regarding his thoughts on Dade jurist, the Honorable Richard Feder, who is sitting for Judge Bober this week. Thompson blogged of Feder "This guy is a menace," who supports the possession of child porn...

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