tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post3207810686705681376..comments2024-03-28T23:00:25.050-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: SUNDAY IS DIARY DAYRumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-63202187249582534412007-04-16T23:59:00.000-04:002007-04-16T23:59:00.000-04:00Run them out of town folks. Or, give them the Ment...Run them out of town folks. Or, give them the Mental Health Division in Miami-Dade County! They will have lots of work there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-44570990361318795862007-04-16T23:20:00.000-04:002007-04-16T23:20:00.000-04:00Fake Harry Blackmun says,"I shall no longer tinker...Fake Harry Blackmun says,<BR/><BR/>"I shall no longer tinker with the machinery of Denaro."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-38979514356062640392007-04-16T22:10:00.000-04:002007-04-16T22:10:00.000-04:00Phil R. & Joel relax don't take the blog to heart ...Phil R. & Joel relax don't take the blog to heart you are both good guys.<BR/><BR/>Batman, I agree with you on Miller. I would like to see a real list of Judges names who have the same thought pattern.<BR/><BR/>The time is now to start making a hit list for 2008!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-15564193502636580602007-04-16T22:03:00.000-04:002007-04-16T22:03:00.000-04:00I would love to know who the people are criticizin...I would love to know who the people are criticizing Joel. I would love to look in your eyes and see what a sad pathetic excuse for a human being looks like in a suit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47567568910430552712007-04-16T22:00:00.000-04:002007-04-16T22:00:00.000-04:00A tragic day.We are in fact Lost as a society and ...A tragic day.<BR/><BR/>We are in fact Lost as a society and planet. That is the only thing I know.<BR/><BR/>And that, is the < SYSTEM FAILUREAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-64847610448583122582007-04-16T20:58:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:58:00.000-04:00Batman said:"The lesson we learn from Judge Miller...Batman said:<BR/><BR/>"The lesson we learn from Judge Miller and those like him is that idealogues have no place on the bench. What is the difference between Miller and say....Scalia? Not much, except the level of harm they can do."<BR/><BR/>Another difference is that Scalia is an intellectual ideologue and Miller cannot even be considered an ideologue.<BR/><BR/>"The truth is no matter how "reckless" Ms. Suarez was, murderers who "intend" to kill have been known to receive lesser sentences."<BR/><BR/>Absolutely right! I've seen murderers who do "intend" to kill get less than a quarter of what this poor woman got.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-82148007602188615142007-04-16T20:55:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:55:00.000-04:00The Senate has given "Fredo" Gonzales a reprieve u...The Senate has given "Fredo" Gonzales a reprieve until Thursday, although I think the reason is that the Democrats want the Va Tech shooting media coverage to blow through two cycles and settle to a dull roar so that they can have center stage for the skewering of our soon to be ex-A.G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-60584273537701009102007-04-16T20:37:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:37:00.000-04:00The judge who is now in that division is Butchko.....The judge who is now in that division is Butchko...no chance this injustice will be made right. Secondly, I promise that whoever is knocking Joel has never tried a case of this magnitude. Joel is a very good guy. Additionally, he is a great trial lawyer. End of story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-4904792376161760392007-04-16T20:32:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:32:00.000-04:00Rumpole, you made this post as an April Fool's Day...Rumpole, you made this post as an April Fool's Day joke:<BR/><BR/>http://justicebuilding.blogspot.com/search/label/April%201<BR/><BR/>Apparently, Broward County thinks it's a great idea:<BR/><BR/>http://www.miamiherald.com/884/story/75243.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-23527077089681344502007-04-16T20:26:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:26:00.000-04:00"AP - 7 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Senators postpone..."AP - 7 minutes ago <BR/>WASHINGTON - Senators postponed testimony by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in the aftermath of Monday's deadly Virginia Tech shootings, delaying his chance to defend contradictions about fired federal prosecutors that have taxed his credibility."<BR/><BR/>SH%T. IF ONLY IT WERE 8 MINUTES! <BR/><BR/>Set your TIVO to hunt for Gonzales and wait form Sir Patrick of Vermont to BBQ his ass. And then, have some Ben and Jerry's.The Legal Beaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912538491901616141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-13253695741905227652007-04-16T20:09:00.000-04:002007-04-16T20:09:00.000-04:00To the guy who hates me. Get over the election alr...To the guy who hates me. Get over the election already..... your guy won. <BR/><BR/>Phil, thank you for the kind words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73654434263605012892007-04-16T19:48:00.000-04:002007-04-16T19:48:00.000-04:00here is why we didn't post your comment- we get to...here is why we didn't post your comment- we get too many emails from individuals who say they don't write comments anymore because once they do, they get 5 or ten comments calling them a-holes, f'ing jerks, etc, and who wants to subject themselves to that kind of nastiness? And they're right. Have the courage to post your name if you don't like someone, or go to another blog. <BR/><BR/>You sir or madam, are not the type of contributing reader we want. Take your comments elsewhere. Good day sir! That is why we have moderation. For jerks like you.Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-38855664938406776572007-04-16T19:45:00.000-04:002007-04-16T19:45:00.000-04:00To the person who was upset Phil R posted- re-writ...To the person who was upset Phil R posted- re-write your comments expressing your displeasure that he posted in defense of Joel D, and remove the expletives.Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-31870815172974660652007-04-16T19:21:00.000-04:002007-04-16T19:21:00.000-04:00I was dining on some chicken salad today at lunch ...I was dining on some chicken salad today at lunch and tonight it dawned on me... do Rumpole's bloggers have chicken sh#t for brains? I can't believe no one knows how "who let the cat out of the bag" originated as an expression. Literally, a hint. Figuratively not. <BR/><BR/>I like the trivia questions here that pop up, but care more particularly about global trivia.<BR/><BR/>Even Spicoli knew the answer to His Honor's question immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-15902363753333621422007-04-16T19:18:00.000-04:002007-04-16T19:18:00.000-04:00What time does the public burning of Torture Boy G...What time does the public burning of Torture Boy Gonzales begin tomorrow? I want to either watch or TIVO the proceedings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-5341774996063310762007-04-16T18:54:00.000-04:002007-04-16T18:54:00.000-04:00Joel personally went to Puerto Rico to investigate...Joel personally went to Puerto Rico to investigate his client's background and find witnesses for the death phase. I think that he should be commended for taking a tough case that a lot of the "experienced" attorneys in the building (i.e., the "trialmaster") are unwilling to touch. This is what makes great trial attorneys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-11047532444365513172007-04-16T18:21:00.000-04:002007-04-16T18:21:00.000-04:00The lesson we learn from Judge Miller and those li...The lesson we learn from Judge Miller and those like him is that idealogues have no place on the bench. What is the difference between Miller and say....Scalia? Not much, except the level of harm they can do.<BR/><BR/>Miller hurts one life and all those involved with it. Scalia hurts milllions of lives and all those involved with them. We feel for the person not the precedent.<BR/><BR/>Miller chose this unfortunate woman to send his message. He chose this high profile case to establish his identity. You all forgot about him last May, because he moved to civil.<BR/><BR/>The truth is no matter how "reckless" Ms. Suarez was, murderers who "intend" to kill have been known to receive lesser sentences.<BR/><BR/>To 3:00pm either Suarez was negligent or wanton, she could not be both. If she was only negligent, then there was no crime. If she acted wantonly that is the same as recklessly and although criminal, it is not an intentional act. I can honestly say that there are few on the bench who would sentence someone for Vehicular Manslaughter (Reclessness) the same as someone who commits Vechicular Homicide (DUI). How many deaths are attributable to automobile "accidents" that never go beyond the civil infraction stage.<BR/><BR/>There is actually no proportionality in what Miller did. It is sad to say that with this DCA nothing is going to change unless the new judge in that division can find a reason to make it right.Fake Peter Adrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804095636891713157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-70009904548365492672007-04-16T17:37:00.000-04:002007-04-16T17:37:00.000-04:00To criticize Joel D because he has never handled a...To criticize Joel D because he has never handled a penalty phase is ridiculous. There has to be a first time for everything. He is experienced and smart and will do a good job. I have spoken with him frequently about this case. Joel located the mental hospital where his client was client was released just before this awful crime. The other attorneys who were working on the case never thought to even try to do that. Joel has the medical records, and a nationally known expert ready to testify for his client. Joel has done a great job preparing for this, and I wonder if anonymous is brave enough to sign his name to his next post about Joel.<BR/>Joel's defense of this client is in the very best traditions of criminal defense attorneys who speak for their client when no one else will. <BR/> I doubt anyone who would write such a comment has ever had the courage to try anything more serious then a disorderly conduct bench trial. <BR/><BR/>Phil R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-71729946989469746642007-04-16T17:26:00.000-04:002007-04-16T17:26:00.000-04:00In response to 12:24 you are quick to judge but pe...In response to 12:24 you are quick to judge but perhaps you should check your facts before you comment. You are correct that Joel never once opened his mouth but that was because he wasn't supposed to. He was only brought into the case to argue the second phase - life in prison or death. And Rumpole is correct he does have his work cut out for him. <BR/><BR/>Monday, April 16, 2007 2:28:00 PM <BR/><BR/><BR/>Anonymous said... <BR/>Whew!!!!! If what you say about Joel is true, then the citizens of Miami should be safe. Death for sure for that defendant.......<BR/><BR/>"brought in" to argue the penalty phase? He's never done a death case so why would he be "brought in"???<BR/><BR/>F****** joke. <BR/><BR/>Monday, April 16, 2007 4:23:00 PMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-45700252484539503252007-04-16T16:52:00.000-04:002007-04-16T16:52:00.000-04:00The 3rd said: "The trial testimony included two ey...The 3rd said: "The trial testimony included two eye-witnesses that recalled having seen Suarez speeding toward the intersection just prior to the collision and making no attempt to stop at the light that was red for Suarez's vehicle."<BR/><BR/>That was as harsh language as I could find in the opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-19262324076804354592007-04-16T16:50:00.000-04:002007-04-16T16:50:00.000-04:00Ms./Mr. 4:13:00 PM,"accident," if you are referrin...Ms./Mr. 4:13:00 PM,<BR/><BR/>"accident," if you are referring to Judge Pinero's question is wrong. Chicken! Otherwise you were referring to some other accident. If not, what accident, is part of the trivia specifically. Hint of course on that other legal blog. And yup, this is a cheap pop farmer boy.Spicolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819900938876379012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-9280386302681478972007-04-16T16:32:00.000-04:002007-04-16T16:32:00.000-04:00I looked up the Miller sentencing case. Even the a...I looked up the Miller sentencing case. Even the app.ct. made reference to it as a "tragic vehicular collision." She ran a red light and was speeding. Makes no reference to weaving. No drugs. No DUI. Not a vehicular homicide. I also remember some short time thereafter, Bagley sentenced a cop who accidentally killed a pedestrian in a traffic crash to only 3 years in prison. Shows the disparity in sentencing. Shows Miller had no heart and didn't find any meaning in the words traffic ACCIDENT. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that he was trying to become "Maximum Miller" and in fact did become it. You can ask Fred Robbins about the 30 year sentence. He was the defense attorney. The prosecutor was that woman who always wears a hat. Her name escapes me. Sorry if I'm rambling but I often think about this woman doing 30 years. There, but for the grace of God, go I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1379368234779694522007-04-16T16:13:00.000-04:002007-04-16T16:13:00.000-04:00"accident""accident"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-14965277203150692982007-04-16T15:31:00.000-04:002007-04-16T15:31:00.000-04:00I had a feeling that other post wasn't from Judge ...I had a feeling that other post wasn't from Judge P. The proper etiquette on this blog is to post as "fake Judge P" when wanting to make a statement on someone's behalf. <BR/><BR/>As to Mr. Denaro- he did exactly what a penalty phase attorney should do during the guilt phase. Sit there and do nothing. Especially with the facts in this case, you do not want the jury associating a defense attorney with the facts of innocence or guilt. I believe he will do a great job in the sentencing phase, and I am sure Ms. Nesmith will keep us all informed. <BR/><BR/>The David Miller sentencing bears further discussion. I would not have as much a problem with the case if I didn't sit in his chambers and hear with my own two ears him say to a prosecutor that although he was new, he was going to make sure he was known as "maximum miller" like "Maximum morphonious". That is just wrong for any Judge to say, and it undermines his sentence in any case, especially a 30 year sentence in a traffic accident. That is why they call them accidents- because no matter how tragic the results- they were an accident.Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-3109711596233263292007-04-16T15:24:00.000-04:002007-04-16T15:24:00.000-04:00Dear Judge Pinero,Aloha sir. I had to do some maj...Dear Judge Pinero,<BR/><BR/>Aloha sir. I had to do some major studying to figure that one out! Sweet.<BR/><BR/>Maybe Rumpole will take me out on his yacht so I can board behind it. Someone told me it was a canoo. Or a kazoo. With Gary Ganoo and good ganews.<BR/><BR/>At any rate, I am LOST on the issue of moderation. I stuck a virus in that other legal blog (WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN MY PROFILE)<BR/>disabling moderation. In other words, it's a free for all. Many have looked and a few have written. Thank you. <BR/><BR/>That sonnet is stellar. Larks are all over the literary world. My other prof, Mr. Kneecap, taught me how important it is to learn where words come from. <BR/><BR/>As to your latest piece of trivia, who the hell puts cats in bags. Google should help, but I'll give everyone else a chance b/c I think I know. <BR/><BR/>AREN'T WE ALL LOST ON HOW TO SPEAK OR WRITE THESE DAZE? Maybe that's the point of that other legal blog. <BR/><BR/>We only know one thing. We don't know what the answers are. For the record, we never attributed anything to you. However, before I answer your riddle, I hope you can try to figure out what the picture is on the exaltation post on that other legal blog. Uhh... OBJECTION! I respectfully request you answer my riddle first. Hint: Music.<BR/><BR/>We are wordsmiths after all. My words go through a grindhouse sometimes. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the validation. SWEET.<BR/><BR/>And, Aloha Judge Pinero. (I am really tempted to go into Disorder in the Court here Judgie Wudgie).<BR/><BR/>:< System Failure<BR/><BR/>And please, call me Jeff or Spicoli. <BR/><BR/>For everyone else out there in Rumpoleville, we do not pretend to know the right answer on moderation. Only we do not know the answer. Unmoderated is how I want it. I think.<BR/><BR/>RIP Daniel Pearl<BR/><BR/>JeffSpicolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819900938876379012noreply@blogger.com