Criminal Law

THE SEVENTEENTH

Posted on November 03, 2008
The Online Newsletter of the State Attorney's Office, 17th Circuit                                                        November, 2008

37 APPLICANTS FOR ANDREWS' SEAT/ZEIDWIG SEAT OPENED UP

Posted on November 03, 2008
Michael Hursey, Jerry Williams, Chris Pole, Laura Rodgers, Jacqueline Boswell, Katie McHugh, Stefanie Moon, Michael Usan, Mike Robinson, William Lefkowitz, Sam Lopez, Andrew Salvage, Ted Galatis, Ken Gillespie, David Haimes, William Leonard, Stefanie Newman, Charles Rowley, Jackie Powell, Pedro Dijols, Jorge Hurtado, Carol Chloupek, Mindy Brown, Derrick Roberts, Richard Sachs, Kathryn Pecko, Raag Singhal, Brad Weissman, Jim Wells, Barbara McCarthy, Phoebee Francois, Patrick Giunta, Maria Schneider, Carlos Rodriguez, Nick Lopane, Nadine Girault, Robert Saunooke...

EVERY VOTE COUNTS

Posted on November 03, 2008
   It will be an evening of firsts.....                                                          The first female Vice President or the first African American President

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

Posted on November 02, 2008
On the eve of what could be the most significant event in US history.....

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JAABLOG SPONSOR: SPRAY ON BLACK & TAN

Posted on November 01, 2008
                                                                                BEFORE                                              AFTER                 VISIT SPRAY ON BLACK & TAN BEFORE THAT ALL IMPORTANT JNC INTERVIEWFool your friends, neighbors, and the Judicial Nominating Commission...

CHIEF JUDGE ELECTION '09

Posted on November 01, 2008
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SUPREME COURT BACKS FLORIDA BAR

Posted on October 30, 2008
The Florida Supreme Court discharged the order to show cause issued on June 23rd, 2008, in the matter of THE FLORIDA BAR vs. SEAN WILLIAM CONWAY, which stated:The parties are hereby directed to show cause on or before July 14, 2008, whether any of respondent's comments should be considered protected speech under the First Amendment (i...

OOPS, HE DID IT AGAIN

Posted on October 30, 2008
Mike Satz plays dress up with justice againSENTINELCharges dropped against final Broward Sheriff's deputy in false records scandalTopix: Exceptional Clearance Charges DroppedOne of Broward County's biggest law-enforcement scandals ended with a whimper Wednesday, when prosecutors dropped 30 charges against a former deputy accused of faking confessions and falsifying reports...

CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?

Posted on October 30, 2008
Where's that damn waiter with my margarita?We're hearing investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is at it again.  Every judge's worst nightmare has been busy indeed.                                         Watch WSVN Channel 7, Monday at Ten.

4th DCA APPLICANTS

Posted on October 27, 2008
We'll drink a round to this town and bid goodbye...The following individuals have applied to the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to the Fourth District Court of Appeal: Ralph Steven Behr, Joseph R. Chloupek, Judge Cory J...

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN

Posted on October 23, 2008
The Walrus was not PaulMARKET WATCHCrime Commission Honors Brian Cavanagh as Prosecutor of the YearThe Broward County Crime Commission (hosts) a gala on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008, where the criminal justice system, as a whole, will be honored. Several hundred prominent people will gather on Thursday evening to pay tribute to the Criminal Justice system in Broward County...

THOMPSON STRIKES OUT AGAIN

Posted on October 23, 2008
                                           Jack Thompson?s Appeal to FCC DefeatedThe Federal Communications Commission, which had denied in a Memorandum Order on June 1, 2007 an attempt by Jack Thompson to seek revocation of Miami radio station WQAM?s license renewal, denied Thompson?s Petition for Review of its original order on October 23rd, sustaining its original findings, which vindicate the conduct of attorney Norm Kent and Beasley Communications...

THE UPSIDE DOWN WORLD OF MIKE SATZ

Posted on October 22, 2008
Remember the strange case of Eleanor "Leisa" Adderley?  You know, the wife of Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Frank Adderley, who allegedly fired four shots in the near vicinity of her husband during an argument?  It was reported by the press that Frank Adderley's nephew, Karrick Robinson, heard his uncle say "please don't kill me, Leisa," before the first shot rang out...

BROWARD "JUSTICE" CREATES CRIME

Posted on October 21, 2008
                                                                                                 Mike Satz can be seen in Judge Bidwill's                                                  courtroom all next week7/06-6/07:     ARRESTS    FELONY FILINGS    MM FILINGS   TOTAL FILINGS   PRISON ADMISSIONS '06PALM BEACH:    80,367           11,777                37,606            49,383                  1,093MIAMI-DADE:   132,803          29,184                72,687            101,871                 2,235BROWARD:       84,904            18,367                33,596            51,963                   3,263         (Data compiled for Judge Gardiner during the planning for First Appearances Court)POPULATION:   Broward (1,787,636)          Palm Beach (1,274,013)          Miami-Dade (2,402,208)SENTINELOverall violent crime increases in Broward County in first half of 2008"Counter to a statewide trend, Broward County experienced an overall increase in violent crime in the first half of 2008 compared with the same period last year, according to statistics released Tuesday...

MEDIA 10/21

Posted on October 21, 2008
HERALDJudgefight in Miami see also Rumpole for the inside scoopAccused of indecent exposure, Miami-Dade judge resignsFlorida Supreme Court opened the floodgates for cameras in courtHerald endorses Bober, Ehrlich, and FerenSENTINELCardiac arrest killed Judge KaplanFouled Breathalyzers may not be at issue in BrowardReyka killing only 2007 police officer murder unsolved nationwideRichard Wennet is sued by woman he dated years agoCorruption in the Hollywood PDDAILY BUSINESS REVIEWFinkelstein creates foreign language unit Court workers doing more with lessCrist asks JNC to provide more diverse pool of candidatesNEW TIMESThe Rise of Scott Rothstein, employer of ex-judges and sheriffsLori and Geoff's lossLAW...

CHARLIE'S MEMORIAL SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST

Posted on October 20, 2008
Raag Singhal wrote on Monday, October 20th:Judge Charlie Kaplan was laid to rest yesterday, October 19, 2008 in Paramus, New Jersey after a beautiful ceremony at Eden Memorial Chapels in Fort Lee, New Jersey.  The service and burial were attended by more than 300 people from across the country...

JAABLOG TV REVIEW

Posted on October 16, 2008
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PSCC LOVEFEST

Posted on October 16, 2008
The Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) met this afternoon.  The PSCC is a statutorily created body charged primarily with keeping the jail population at manageable and safe levels.Today's theme: LOVE.The reason: First Appearances Court is off to a roaring start, and inter-agency cooperation is the reason why...

COURTHOUSE LOSS

Posted on October 15, 2008
Too youngJUDGE CHARLIE KAPLAN HAS PASSED AWAY FROM A HEART ATTACK

BUBBLE DIJOLS

Posted on October 15, 2008
                                                   

AFFIDAVITGATE & JENNE

Posted on October 13, 2008
SENTINELBroward County prosecutor accuses judge of improper behaviorTopix: Team Gardiner and Satz working double overtime"Judge Gardiner's comments as to the veracity of this affidavit will be left for another day," her attorney David Bogenschutz said...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Posted on October 12, 2008
EVENT:  A FUNDRAISER RECEPTION WITH COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS               FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE CANDIDATE MERRILEE EHRLICHWHEN:  Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 5:00 PMWHERE: 320 SE 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316SPONSOR:  Guy Seligman, EsquirePolitical Advertisement approved by Merrilee Ehrlich, non-partisan for Circuit Court Judge Group 21...

PURPORTED COMMUNICATION FROM MS. SHEILA ALU

Posted on October 10, 2008
Sheila Alu wrote:Disclaimer: As to the extent that our ethical rules allow me to do so, I am addressing some of the comments that have been posted on JAABlog over the past six months. To respect the rights of a man whose life hangs in the balance, I will not engage in public discussion relating to the specifics of this topic or as to where in the process this issue remains...

WEEKENDER

Posted on October 10, 2008
                                                                                                                                      Attorney Jay Spechler                                              DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW INSIDE TRACK BLOG                                                       Spechler admits JQC investigation                                     "(I)n federal court papers, former Broward County Judge Jay Spechler                                     acknowledges he?s being investigated by the JQC and claims Chief                                                        Circuit Judge Victor Tobin prompted it...

THE MANY FACES OF PAUL BACKMAN: *UPDATE 10/10*

Posted on October 10, 2008
Judge Paul Backman has worn many hats.  County Court Judge, Chief Criminal Judge for Broward's Circuit Court, denizen of Repeat Offender Court (ROC), Chief Judge candidate, Mayor of Hugh's Cafe, and, most recently, Judicial Qualifications Commission panel member (JQC)...

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Posted on October 09, 2008
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WELCOME BACK, PEDRO

Posted on October 09, 2008
Your dreams were your ticket out...SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA DENIES DIJOLS JURISDICTION AND RELIEFNo motion for rehearing will be entertained by the Court(Thanks to "The Supremes" at 10:10 PM under "JAABLOG WELCOME" on October 8th, 2008)HERALDMardi Anne Levey's bid for Broward Circuit Court upheld ''This lawsuit in my opinion was offensive,'' Levey said...

ALU SEES IT THROUGH

Posted on October 09, 2008
Former Chief Criminal Judge Ana GardinerAFFIDAVIT OF SHEILA ALU, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008BROWARD NEW TIMESJudging Ana: Gardiner's alleged relationships with lawyers and prosecutors raises troubling questionsJudge's Gambit: Gardiner's only defense was an off-the-wall cease-and-desist letter

LAMBERTI FOR SHERIFF EVENTS NEXT WEEK

Posted on October 08, 2008
EVENT: A Reception and Open Discussion for the Criminal Law and Courthouse Community              Featuring Broward Sheriff Al LambertiWHEN: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM              Tuesday, October 14WHERE: Cafe Seville Restaurant              2768 E...

THE SEVENTEENTH/REYKA INVESTIGATION

Posted on October 08, 2008
                                                                 The Online Newsletter of the State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit                                                          OCTOBER 2008                                                      NEW TIMESDueling Detectives: Private dick Dan Riemer says he solved the murder of Sgt...

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