A "source" shared this draft opinion poised to be released, possibly TODAY. It's a day we never thought we would see: your favourite appellate court striking down the proof beyond a reasonable doubt requirement in all criminal cases!
In a 2-1 decision (and you pretty much know who is dissenting...) that effectively sets fire to every law school criminal procedure textbook, the court has ruled that the "Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" standard is—and I’m quoting here—"an antiquated burden that fails to meet the logistical demands of a modern, high-volume judiciary."
The court’s reasoning is a masterpiece of judicial gymnastics. They’ve introduced a new standard: "Clear and Articulable Suspicion of Guilt" (CASG).
Writing for the majority, the court noted that the "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" standard was "never intended to be a shield for the guilty, but rather a hurdle that has become increasingly impassable in an era of complex forensic evidence and distracted jurors." From now on, if the State can show a "significant likelihood" that the defendant was "involved in the general vicinity of the alleged unpleasantness," the burden shifts to the defense to prove innocence by a "preponderance of the evidence."
The "Golden Thread" of English Common Law hasn't just been cut; it’s been shredded and used for confetti.
We suppose it makes our upcoming retirement on June 30th look less like a departure and more like a daring escape from a sinking ship. Only today could we post something like this. We fool you not!
27 comments:
Well done. In today’s world, not such a crazy headline!!!
I hereby officially announce my campaign for Circus Court Judge. I will be a fair Judge and always give the maximum to those who lose at trial because I was shocked by the State’s overwhelming evidence of Guilt. Especially the 28 8x10 color pictures with a paragraph on the back explaining their evidentiary value
I have just signed an Executive Order to streamline the US Criminal Justice System. Effective immediately the Presumption of I innocence is abolished and the US will follow a new standard called the Presumption of Guilt . Furthermore the new procedures will be Hang them first then give them a fair trial ( unless their rich or my Epstein friends )
FOOLS!
Ex parte communication!
It was only a matter of time.
And a Happy April 1st to you as well.
So you think you have what it takes to be a prosecutor? Do you have a chronic disregard for rules and laws, persistent deceitfulness, extreme impulsivity, excessive manipulation, callous lack of empathy, reckless disregard for safety, and a lack of remorse for hurting others. Well then welcome to “The best team in America”.
Buh Bye Pamster!
So true!
Renier Diaz de la Portilla filed against Gordon Murray yesterday. I'm starting to see a pattern here. Could it possibly be a prank?
So you think you have what it takes to be a criminal defense attorney? Do you have a chronic disregard for rules and laws, persistent deceitfulness, extreme impulsivity, excessive manipulation, callous lack of empathy, reckless disregard for safety, and a lack of remorse for hurting others. Well then welcome to the criminal defense bar.
Here’s my 5 dollar donation.
So true. You got it pal.
So original 😂
The delusional unoriginal prosecutor.
Thanks Judge Bronwyn Miller for your contribution to the blog. This was of course, as you so wisely recognized in your secret texts to KFR, the actual problem with Michael Von Zamft, he just couldn’t get the criminal defense lawyer stink off him. Takes a learned judge to recognize that prosecutors are always justified in whatever they do because their opponents are so evil, making prosecutors on the side of Good always and automatically.
@3:23 sarcasm or stupidity?
What a shit show. Restore ethical behavior at the SAO, the voters deserve better.
I believe that was sarcasm
Prank
none of this was sarcasm. stop gaslighting.
https://www.voterfocus.com/CampaignFinance/candidate_pr.php?el=30&c=miamidade
The Florida Bar Daily News Summary April 6, 2026
https://www.floridabar.org/news/dns/?date=20260406
Michael Von Zamft, the veteran prosecutor ousted from the case of a Miami gang boss — which unraveled after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct — could face discipline by The Florida Bar. A complaint filed by The Florida Bar against now-retired Von Zamft stemmed from his handling of the case of Corey Smith, who had been sentenced to death for killing four people in Liberty City in the 1990s. Smith’s case was back in Miami court in 2024 after he was granted a new death penalty sentencing hearing. The nine-page complaint, which was filed last Friday [March 27] in the Florida Supreme Court, mostly focuses on the findings made by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Andrea Wolfson, who removed Von Zamft and prosecutor Stephen Mitchell from Smith’s case in March 2024.
Florida Bar files complaint against Miami prosecutor ousted from case of gang leader, Miami Herald, April 1, 2026
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article315253857.html#storylink=cpy
That’s pretty funny considering I’m sitting here watching the state loose yet another case because of lack of evidence.
Hahaha
🤣
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