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This blog has always said that when we discuss an issue and criticize a lawyer or judge, that we would always allow the recipient of Rumpole's wrath equal time and access to the front page of the blog, with their response unedited.
And we mean what we say.
Thus we present Mr. Talpin's response, unedited and in full, to our recent reporting of the criticism of the new procedures in County Court.
Good morning. I will not debate the merits of our policies or anything else on this blog (other than, perhaps, the best place to get coffee), but wanted to correct some misperceptions about our BOT policy and offer a helping hand when appropriate.
I implemented the updated BOT policy, not Leonard.
BOT was implemented over a decade ago for a number of purposes, including: (1) to reduce our dismissal rate; (2) to ensure defendants get the treatment they need as soon as possible (research shows that treatment is most effective when obtained/given as close to the learning opportunity/event as possible); and (3) to allow the prosecutors to focus on their most significant cases.
Consistent with our goals, I asked our prosecutors to withdraw BOT 30 days after arraignment (or written plea) or 5 days before sounding (if one) or trial (if no sounding), whichever is sooner in new cases. Thirty days is more than enough time for you all to obtain basic discovery. For pending cases, I asked them to be reasonable about the amount of time they provide to accept. I also advised that we would extend the deadlines as reasonable and appropriate to ensure fair and just case resolutions. Some of our prosecutors have taken the initiative and applied the updated BOT policy in other cases. I applaud those efforts.
As with any change, there have been some glitches. However, as I said from day one, we are more than happy to address them and accommodate requests in appropriate cases. In fact, I have helped both of the lawyers who reached out to me.
I hope this alleviates the apparent confusion. If any of you feel that we should make an exception in one of your cases or would like to address any other issues, feel free to call or e mail Leonard or me. Leonard’s e mail is leonardthompsonjr@miamisao.com; my e mail is Stephenktalpins@aol.com. If the issue is urgent, my cell is 305-610-3585.
Thank you and have a great day.
Stephen K. Talpins
23 comments:
LOL Rump. You're response made my day.
First, let me be clear, I'm always happy to debate/discuss anything.......however, I prefer discussing work related issues with known individuals over the phone or in person. There's simply no good way to have a serious discussion over the internet, particularly since tone/feeling don't translate well to social media. So, again, if you or any of your readers would like to chat about our policies, feel free to call or write me.
Second, I can't stand Starbucks. Totally overpriced and so bitter you have to add a bunch of sugary syrups to tolerate it. I prefer Dunkin' Donuts, McDonalds, or Infusio (which, by the way, is cheap as hell via Amazon). Can't judge the others.
As for Cuban Coffee, I brew with Bustelo or Pilon (though I have to say Judge Martinez serves an amazing Cuban coffee from beans developed by her family. Apologies, but I can't recall the brand). The staff on the 2nd floor of the Graham building, North side, makes the best Cuban coffee you'll ever have.
Have a great night and thanks for your posts. I may not always agree, but I generally do enjoy your (and the others') insights and humor.
Stephen
Steve was the best supervisor I ever had. He is as fair minded person as you will ever find. He cares about his job, the system and all of the people in it, including defendants.
I am pissed he gave his cell out…I thought I was special for having it.
I miss working for Steve.
Sometimes, when I see Brian Tannenbaum, I hug him and pretend he is Steve.
Brian typically lets me hold on for a minute or so before he looses his shit, but it is worth it.
One time I even whispered to him: “thank you for authorizing a breakdown to reckless.” Brian was confused. And angry. But Brian is a good guy and let me have my therapy session.
We should call Talpin to ask what is the reward if we don’t get discovery within the 30 days for the defense?
The best way to drink coffee is at home, with whole beans you grind yourself just before brewing and brewed using an Aeropress. Having good beans will make a difference but not nearly as much as freshly grinding the beans and using an Aeropress. I usually use the big bags of Colombian beans from Costco and my morning coffee is excellent.
The front page of the herald today again reports on the boating incident that has rocked the community. Anyone else would have had their blood drawn. Local attorneys should refrain from giving quotes on this matter unless they know the facts. The idea that 60 empties and a half a bottle of vodka would not be considered and were found the day after the incident stains logic. Thank goodness this story is getting coverage and hard questions are being asked as we pray for justice for the families that are victims of an apparent cover up.
A 10 team league? LOL amateurs. Your welcome.
Former ASA here:
Known Talpins since I was an intern with him and he was my DC when I was an ASA. He's good peeps. He's a straight shooter and the BOT policy is more than fair. Seems like everyone that bitches about the Dade SAO doesnt remember how it was 10 years ago with no BOT.
Or better yet, go represent a client in Broward or god forbid even further north than Palm Beach. Go represent a black defendant with dreadlocks in Hendry County and let me know how bad it is in Dade. Gimme a break.
BOT stands for?
Anyway, on a competitive level, you can't argue coffee on its own. Or you already lost to both my grandmothers' kitchens. Opening bid is Junior's, find a seat at the counter, cup of java, slice of regular or with cherries.
You may not like Starbucks Stephen, but I see those 20 something high achievers you employ trudging through Lot 26 staring at their cellphones (obliviously blocking me) and holding 8 dollar lattes from Starbucks. Glad you guys finally pay your assistants enough to afford an eight dollar Starbucks every day. In the old days we had to sneak around and look sad and hope someone would offer us a shot of their cuban coffee.
BACK ON TRACK
Didn’t Rumpole say , ‘ Thou shall not prosecute. ‘
Coffee snob here. I agree with Dan (12:22) that fresh ground whole bean prep is the best way to enjoy coffee. BTW--good coffee should always be drunk black, and, if you can't handle a little bitterness in your morning beverage, you shouldn't be drinking coffee. The absolute best beans are Blue Mountain high elevation select, which are very hard to find (the Japanese have monopolized the market). You can get them in Jamaica, of course, and they used to have them at Jaguar Coffee Co. in the Grove. The high mountain Arabica beans from Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda) are also excellent. My niece has a coffee truck with a fair trade coffee supply. When we visit her every summer, I always buy at least four pounds of her best beans--single origin, high mountain product from Honduras packaged as WTF Roast (somehow tied to Marc Maron). You recognize the quality after one sip.
Americanos from Starbucks are fabulous. Just remember Rump, not on an empty stomach. As we age, it’s a stomach acid trigger. Try a decaf (if you haven’t already) and pair it with a light meal, like their egg white bites. Both of these will help ease stomach acid.
Not A Doctor
The only drinkable coffee at Starbuck is their strongest brew that they call medium roast/blonde. For some reason they get rid of it around 10am. They'll only have that bitter crap called "Pike's" all day long. It's like drinking hot vinegar. That's why I stick with my Peets Cafe Domingo k-cup at the office.
Wow. Thank you 648, 653, and 622. I am gratified and humbled by your kind words.
As for Brian Tannebaum..........I was the Chief of the SAO DUI division when he started in 1995. I can't even tell you how many of his clients approached me thinking I was him. Of course, it makes me wonder how many breakdowns he gave as my doppelganger.........
As for the raises.......yes, Rump, we're happy, but not satisfied. State Attorney Fernandez Rundle will never stop advocating for our great attorneys and staff.
Thank you all and have a great day.
Stephen
The business of Starbucks is selling burnt coffee milkshakes.
I prefer Cuban coladas from Tico's Cafe on the 7th floor.
What are your thoughts on Harrison Floyd, one of trump’s own co-defendants, not being able to bond out? Judge Richardson found that based on one open charge, Floyd is a flight risk and risk to commit additional felonies. The open charge is for assaulting a federal officer when Floyd was being served a subpoena. Allegedly, Floyd struck the officer “chest to chest”.
6:53 am - LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! Thank you!
Off topic: Here is a criminal justice peccadillo that ought to be addressed and does not seem that hard to correct -- consistency and accuracy in naming defendants.
As it is currently done, police officers from the various districts initiate a name for the arrestee using no rhyme or reason, and that name will travel the life of the case. Someone whose driver license may read Juan Antonio Gonzalez Perez may have an arrest form that reads JUANANTONIO GONZALEZ, JUAN PEREZ, JUAN GONZALEZ-PEREZ, JUAN GONZALEZ PEREZ, etc etc.
Miami has been majority spanish speaking long enough for our courts to facilitate the double last name practice, and the inclusion or exclusion of middle names simply needs a rule that is consistent.
Drives me bonkers to guess five combinations of how a defendant's name appear before landing on the choice made by some officer
Regarding the names for defendants, a former County Court judge known for his exploits on the gridiron once remarked in open court that he wondered if the "compound names" was just a ploy to just confuse us all.
Par for the course in that courtroom.
That former Kiddie Kourt judge never tried a jury trial in his 5 years of private practice as an associate. Not one.
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