tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post114476946233987835..comments2024-03-28T12:39:47.394-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: TOMATO TOMAHTORumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145878289957067892006-04-24T07:31:00.000-04:002006-04-24T07:31:00.000-04:00Davidoff, you cannot talk of abuse of power. Reme...Davidoff, you cannot talk of abuse of power. Remember that day at the bar when that guy spat on your face and called you all sorts of names. You waited until he walked away and ran after him with your ASA badge tell him you were going to put him in jail and that you had protections. Thing is, they guy did not know you were an ASA and you abused your powers more than Grieco ever did and you did it in public. By the way, when the guy turned around and told you he would still beat you to the ground you ran like a little girl. So, shut up and keep your comments to yourself. You as most of the crapp talkers on this blog are full of hate, envy, racist, haters, fulas, malvados as well as being full of yourselves. Face it, times are a changing and you are not adapting. Habla Castellano?<BR/><BR/>BTW, Sarmiento and Grieco, I look forward to meeting you guys and having a COKE and A SMILE with both of you. Will tell you the story about Davidoff in person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145228809955123502006-04-16T19:06:00.000-04:002006-04-16T19:06:00.000-04:00Amen.Amen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145226292660219862006-04-16T18:24:00.000-04:002006-04-16T18:24:00.000-04:00Ya'll are making something out of nothing. Nobody...Ya'll are making something out of nothing. Nobody said that they give better plea offers to people they like. Reality is, all of us talk to (and listen to) people who treat us respectfully. This goes for both sides. We've wasted enough time on this nonsense.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145218105523291642006-04-16T16:08:00.000-04:002006-04-16T16:08:00.000-04:00I LOVE Miami. But believe we can all make our liv...I LOVE Miami. But believe we can all make our lives a little bit better by chilling out and behaving more professionally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145215958256408142006-04-16T15:32:00.000-04:002006-04-16T15:32:00.000-04:00YOU GO BRO!! I'm so sick of hearing about people ...YOU GO BRO!! I'm so sick of hearing about people hating Miami.. just LEAVE,.,. I AM hispanic.. but I know lots of you anglos love this place too and were born here like lots of us. My favorite bumper sticker = WE DONT CARE HOW THEY DO IT UP NORTH!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145215846225901312006-04-16T15:30:00.000-04:002006-04-16T15:30:00.000-04:00LOL. Now race is an issue? Haha. Good thing you...LOL. Now race is an issue? Haha. Good thing you all are among the minority of lawyers who think acting unprofessionally is okay. Reality is, all attorneys (prosecutors and the rest of us) need to act professionally. And, judging by some of the stupid posts above, it needs to be said more......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145213245057193692006-04-16T14:47:00.000-04:002006-04-16T14:47:00.000-04:00LOL yeah "only in miami".. you can go to some "oth...LOL yeah "only in miami".. you can go to some "other" place where they only speak ENGLISH.. why do I feel this an issue for you as well? I love the youngsters who out of law school BEG for any job they can get and WELCOME the Miami position.. THEN they can't stand the language the culture, the way we practice law.. Perhaps with a little more studying you would have had more "choices" consisten with your narrow little minds.. PS.. I am NOT hispanic.. but speak spanish fluently.. because I didn't expect Miami to change for ME~! Go shovel snow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145212590318927862006-04-16T14:36:00.001-04:002006-04-16T14:36:00.001-04:00OH SORRY .. for the person that wrote ONLY IN MIAM...OH SORRY .. for the person that wrote ONLY IN MIAMI...blah blah blah.. Feel free to LEAVE,.head north or south or wherever it is you feel that justice is "better"...<BR/>We do NOT need you here.. Davidoff my need some help in NY.. Keep thinking I95 NORTHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145212589407681012006-04-16T14:36:00.000-04:002006-04-16T14:36:00.000-04:00OH SORRY .. for the person that wrote ONLY IN MIAM...OH SORRY .. for the person that wrote ONLY IN MIAMI...blah blah blah.. Feel free to LEAVE,.head north or south or wherever it is you feel that justice is "better"...<BR/>We do NOT need you here.. Davidoff my need some help in NY.. Keep thinking I95 NORTHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145212450464360962006-04-16T14:34:00.000-04:002006-04-16T14:34:00.000-04:00For the other mental giants who state the obvious ...For the other mental giants who state the obvious like "gee its always better to professional than nasty.." Well THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH! I've got to get off this freakin blog.. it's loaded with inexperienced lawyers who feel compelled to state the obvious.. <BR/><BR/>TELL me MORON.. when did I EVER say that a defense attorney should act unprofessionally.. or be nasty to an ASA... Of course I didn't .. What I said was.. I have NO problem with ASA's I like them just fine for the most part and I have good working relationship with most all of them developed over many years of dealing with them.. I don't do a lot of county court.. actually I may do 2 county court cases a year.. so I'm dealing with very experienced, sophisticated ASA's.. Now granted some county ASA's are VERY professional and polite.. I'm ALWAY's polite to them.. the point is it shouldn't matter re plea offers... I have a great deal of respect for career ASA's who believe in their work and are consistent with their plea offers and VERY willing to take cases to trial.. I have little respect for the ASA who spends 6 months there treating defense attorney's like garbage and then leaving the office.. and looking for jobs in the defense bar..LOL... The ASA's who get jobs in the defense bar are the ones we RESPECT!!! The ones who have a sense of justice and NOT the ones who's asses wanted to be kissed for a plea bargain.. The SA office produces a ton of REALLY good and qualified attorneys who are desired by the defense bar.. but weepy, hyper emotional , "please please be nice to me and like me" ASA's will not find much respect out there.. We want the ASA's who kicked our asses at trial and maintained their professional demeanor in the process.. We want the ones who stick by their guns and have NO problem taking the case to trial win or lose.. Let's face it. there are some ASA;s with pure motives and others who are just getting even with the worldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145211384240736512006-04-16T14:16:00.000-04:002006-04-16T14:16:00.000-04:00OH enough already... look.. I'm the guy who thinks...OH enough already... look.. I'm the guy who thinks that an ASA who makes a policy of treating people differently becaue of how much they like their attorney. is NONENSE.. in the meantime.. I don't even CARE... I have always treated ASA's with respect and have a number of ASA friends.. I've been doing this a LONG LONG LONG time.. I sure as hell don't need anyone telling me the "facts of life"... The ASA who continues to claim I'm taking her out of context (yes I DO believe it is a she I and DO believe I know who it is.. ) is a newbie.. out of lawschool for 5 minutes and telling me and my collegues how to handle HER.. give me a break... I have no time for this crap. "Out of context my butt.. that is a LOT of back pedalling on your initial posts.. YOU didn't write the Bible or some other HUGE literary marvel..you posted a few stupid e mails.. How can those be taken "out of contex" The context being WHAT??? GOD you have a hard time with really simple concepts.. There is NO CONTEXT.. only a few emails of a few lines each.. I don't even care anymore.. YOU are the one that will be looking for a job in the defense bar and wondering why you're not taken seriously.. YOU will be the one who continues to work LONG hours for LOW wages and very little respect or consideration from your peers or adversaries.. because you're angry at the "popular" people who harassed you in high school or WHATEVER.. <BR/><BR/>I'm a WELL-HEELED.. successful defense attorney who doesn't need to worry about my financial future.. do what you want but DON'T claim decency or morality or any other lofty nonsense about your most unethical policy regarding plea bargains.. Your OWN self ADMITTED policy which is all over this web page....Good luck to you (I AM actually serious) I hope you manage to achieve the level of success that I have AND that you can sleep at night.. I KNOW I do.<BR/>NO MORE FROM ME... NO MORE WASTED TIME ON NEOPHYTESAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145209646580625512006-04-16T13:47:00.000-04:002006-04-16T13:47:00.000-04:00If it were up to me, Grieco would be "taken behind...If it were up to me, Grieco would be "taken behind the woodshed" and "handled." However, it is a southern thing, you people from Miami would never understand our way of justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145203677211846492006-04-16T12:07:00.000-04:002006-04-16T12:07:00.000-04:00greico for state atty!greico for state atty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145147210073942632006-04-15T20:26:00.000-04:002006-04-15T20:26:00.000-04:00Sherri Romano is one of the best attorneys in town...Sherri Romano is one of the best attorneys in town, no one has mentioned her.<BR/><BR/>I love how cocky some of us are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145144148496250572006-04-15T19:35:00.000-04:002006-04-15T19:35:00.000-04:00Only in Miami is the idea that a nasty/overzealous...Only in Miami is the idea that a nasty/overzealous attorney loses credibility with the other side a novel or controversial idea. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145138815554678062006-04-15T18:06:00.000-04:002006-04-15T18:06:00.000-04:0011:33 is right.Top notch lawyers like Reemberto Di...11:33 is right.<BR/><BR/>Top notch lawyers like Reemberto Diaz, Clinton Pitts, Joe Reyes (missed by all) and others prove that you don't have to be nasty to be great. <BR/><BR/>This isn't about ass kissing, it's about professionalism. Diane Ward was supported by many hard core ASA's, and she was as tough as nails. <BR/><BR/>You get better results by being professional and focusing on the facts, rather than the personalities. 'Nuff said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145130392707236842006-04-15T15:46:00.000-04:002006-04-15T15:46:00.000-04:00That's right 3:26, keep taking the statement out o...That's right 3:26, keep taking the statement out of context. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145129201650232352006-04-15T15:26:00.000-04:002006-04-15T15:26:00.000-04:00to the 8:13:02 poster. Good stuff. True stuff. No...to the 8:13:02 poster. Good stuff. True stuff. Now the ASA is complaing that you don't "understand personal relationships"! LMAO... WAAAAY too much Oprah!! Lt. You also make some good points.. but I know a LOT of ASAs APDs and private attys who STRIVE to be ethical.. Of course we can all fall short of the mark.. attys, cops judges, everyone. It doesn't mean we make some conscious policy that is inherently not ethical.. "If your nicer to me than you are to your scumbag client I'll give you a better deal.. " Whatever, it's Saturday, it's BEAUTIFUL out and I didn't plan on writing on this thing,.. Rumpole this is getting too addictive.. "My name is Anonymous and I'm a rumpaholic"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145114838165416672006-04-15T11:27:00.000-04:002006-04-15T11:27:00.000-04:00cant....we...all just get along?cant....we...all just get along?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145105634278438442006-04-15T08:53:00.000-04:002006-04-15T08:53:00.000-04:00LOL. You guys are unreal. Take my comments out o...LOL. You guys are unreal. Take my comments out of context and unload. I wonder why you have so many problems with ASA's??????<BR/><BR/>Again, I never gave a better offer because the defense attorney was nice. I was just much more likely to actually talk to the defense attorney and listen to what he or she said if he or she was pleasant to deal with and/or honest. I never punished a defendant because an attorney was a jerk. I don't understand why this is so complicated for you. Perhaps you should take a course in psychology since you obviously know nothing about human relationships. <BR/><BR/>PS----I got along well with some extremely aggressive defense attorneys. You can be zealous and aggressive without being an asshole. Obviously, you don't get that either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145103182814615432006-04-15T08:13:00.000-04:002006-04-15T08:13:00.000-04:00WELL SAID!! This ASA is worried about getting "re...WELL SAID!! This ASA is worried about getting "respect" Meanwhile those uf us who have been doing this for 20+ years are treated like dirt by ASA's who've been out of law school for 15 minutes and "know it all" How about some respect for us? I don't dislike most ASAs but then most aren't like you.. Did they teach ethics at your law school?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145074240816870442006-04-15T00:10:00.000-04:002006-04-15T00:10:00.000-04:00Anonymous said... Ummm to the ASA who is "explaini...Anonymous said... <BR/>Ummm to the ASA who is "explaining" his/her post for "MY benefit".. what a load of garbage.. I've NEVER been accused of treating an ASA disrespectfully, in fact usually the reverse is true.. I try not to treat ANYONE disrespectuflly, but regardless of how "nicey nice" and respectful the Defense atty is, your plea offer should be what it is. If the Defense atty can CONVINCE you based upon his/her experience that your case sucks.. well that's another story..those are LEGAL arguments not "group therapy sessions". Presumably your "client" is the State of Florida and your plea bargains are based on what is in the best inerest of that client.. ie: contracts with the state for cooperation, testimony, etc in exchange for waiving minimum mandatory sentences.. It's NOT supposed to be a popularity contest ..."GET IT"? I'm thinking you don't and never will.. YES I am nice to my clients.. MY JOB IS TO LOOK AFTER THEIR BEST INTERESTS WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE LAW AND ETHICS. Why should I treat them "worse" than YOU? See, we work within this system.. our interests are ADVERSE to one another.. Hence the term ADVERSARIAL... "GET IT"? That doesn't mean I need to be rude to you and as a matter of course; I am not. I have experienced extreme disrespect from ASA's as have many other Defense attorneys.. I'm sure the reverse is true as well.. <BR/><BR/>FINALLY: Should I defend my client LESS zealoulsy if you are REALLY REALLY nice to me... LOL!! I hardly think so.. Why should your position change based upon how you feel about me.. easy answer.. it shouldn't. If it does and you routinely give inconsistent plea offers to similarly situated defendants based upon your moods, whims and feelings about the Defense attorney.... perhaps you better take another look at that "ethics" thing. OH yeah there's a statue called "Justice".. It's a woman holding scales with a BLINDFOLD over her eyes. You may have heard about it. It's not "erotic art". It means that justice should be BLIND.. ie: you don't treat an accused person differently because you don't like their attorney,.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad this is anonymous ... it would be just too depressing to know who you are. <BR/><BR/>Saturday, April 15, 2006 12:06:00 AMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145073960989308232006-04-15T00:06:00.000-04:002006-04-15T00:06:00.000-04:00Ummm to the ASA who is "explaining" his/her post f...Ummm to the ASA who is "explaining" his/her post for "MY benefit".. what a load of garbage.. I've NEVER been accused of treating an ASA disrespectfully, in fact usually the reverse is true.. I try not to treat ANYONE disrespectuflly, but regardless of how "nicey nice" and respectful the Defense atty is, your plea offer should be what it is. If the Defense atty can CONVINCE you based upon his/her experience that your case sucks.. well that's another story..those are LEGAL arguments not "group therapy sessions". Presumably your "client" is the State of Florida and your plea bargains are based on what is in the best inerest of that client.. ie: contracts with the state for cooperation, testimony, etc in exchange for waiving minimum mandatory sentences.. It's NOT supposed to be a popularity contest ..."GET IT"? I'm thinking you don't and never will.. YES I am nice to my clients.. MY JOB IS TO LOOK AFTER THEIR BEST INTERESTS WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE LAW AND ETHICS. Why should I treat them "worse" than YOU? See, we work within this system.. our interests are ADVERSE to one another.. Hence the term ADVERSARIAL... "GET IT"? That doesn't mean I need to be rude to you and as a matter of course; I am not. I have experienced extreme disrespect from ASA's as have many other Defense attorneys.. I'm sure the reverse is true as well.. <BR/><BR/>FINALLY: Should I defend my client LESS zealoulsy if you are REALLY REALLY nice to me... LOL!! I hardly think so.. Why should your position change based upon how you feel about me.. easy answer.. it shouldn't. If it does and you routinely give inconsistent plea offers to similarly situated defendants based upon your moods, whims and feelings about the Defense attorney.... perhaps you better take another look at that "ethics" thing. OH yeah there's a statue called "Justice".. It's a woman holding scales with a BLINDFOLD over her eyes. You may have heard about it. It's not "erotic art". It means that justice should be BLIND.. ie: you don't treat an accused person differently because you don't like their attorney,.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad this is anonymous ... it would be just too depressing to know who you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145028812983627312006-04-14T11:33:00.000-04:002006-04-14T11:33:00.000-04:00as a def atty i agree completely with the above po...as a def atty i agree completely with the above poster. its just a job, and can be rewarding for all sides, and should definitely be civil. no need to be mean. asa's are the same peeps we studied with at law school, and we can all grow up and be a little more dignified. one note to some asa's: i know you're busy, but please return def att's phone calls (within a week is fine). peace....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1145015800313005972006-04-14T07:56:00.000-04:002006-04-14T07:56:00.000-04:00"To the author who suggests in his/her PS that if ..."To the author who suggests in his/her PS that if we were nice to prosecutors they would listen to us and get better offers...... You're kidding right.. I mean presumably you were/are an ASA ... Did you give better offers to Defendants who had friendly lawyers that were nice to you."<BR/><BR/>Not necessarily, but I was more willing to talk (let alone LISTEN) to attorneys who were at least somewhat respectful. The fact that you are having trouble understanding my post is symptomatic of your problem.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I said anything controversial or confusing, but, for your sake, I'll try and explain what I meant further. Think about it this way: would you talk to someone who was abusive or lied to you (let alone trust them)? Neither would I or anyone else with common sense. <BR/><BR/>Nobody is paid to put up with the kind of crap that ASAs get each and every day. I'm not saying that you have to kiss the ASA's asses. I'm just saying that you might get more by treating them with the respect they deserve as human beings. Some defense attorneys treat their lying, stealing, drug dealing, child molesting, murdering clients better than they treat the ASAs. That's just plain stupid.<BR/><BR/>Get it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com