tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post3277114014884592435..comments2024-03-28T11:03:04.635-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: EMERGENCY!Rumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-62565860640431514592012-01-28T10:07:03.369-05:002012-01-28T10:07:03.369-05:00@ 4:30 I'm the guy who wrote the comment at 4...@ 4:30 I'm the guy who wrote the comment at 4:06<br /><br />I have no doubt what the lawyer wrote in his letter actually did happen. I agree that it is unfortunate. Judge Hirsch should have handled it better and probably didn't know that being the emergency duty judge meant that he was not only on call for law enforcement. That still does not detract from him being a better quality judge than the others I mentioned in my original post. <br /><br />On a side note, how many of us haven't come across a case where local LEOs execute a warrant. Then when we, as lawyers, review the PC affidavit think "this affidavit lacks PC!" I've been in court waiting my turn in line and have seen detectives approach the bench, hand a judge a document (which the judge does not read) raise their right hand, judge signs and off goes the detective. Hirsch would not do that. He would actually read the PC affidavit and if PC wasn't there, I can see him telling the cop "officer, you don't have PC here."<br /><br />Anyway, I know that has nothing to do with the original topic. I'm a young lawyer, I've been practicing for just under 10 years. Like I said, I've never dealt with Judge Hirsch before, as some of you who have been around and practiced with him have. Despite that, while it is unfortunate that the emergency situation happened, I'll take 4 more like Judge Hirsch on the bench to replace the likes of, well, you know who.Anonymous/Young lawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-31697664303398668162012-01-28T09:03:26.348-05:002012-01-28T09:03:26.348-05:00Sounds like Milt was not polite but, do any of you...Sounds like Milt was not polite but, do any of you remember former Judge Howard (Mousey) Gross? He took a call and reduced a bond and ended up as a defendant in a criminal case.He won but, was disbarred. Maybe Milt was misinformed and was worried the call could be construed as an illegal attempt to ex parte a judge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51220817052474937132012-01-27T19:05:07.304-05:002012-01-27T19:05:07.304-05:00Rump- I'm sitting 10-20 no limit at the hardro...Rump- I'm sitting 10-20 no limit at the hardrock Thursday night. Slow game. Six hours just even. About to leave when a whale of a fish sits down and plops about 6k in front of him. I wait a few hands and get rolled up AA. I make a small raise and to my extreme happiness only fudgy the whale calls. The flop is AAJ and only on heave can fudgy have JJ. I think for a moment and decide to make a stan at the pot as if I am bluffing. So I bet 420 and he calls. I am prayng he is trying to trap me. A 3 falls on the turn and I think if I take another stab he will call so I bet out 1600 and he peetends to be thinking about it and calls. The river is a harmless 8 so now I pretend to be beaten so I check. He immediately grabs his chips and then pretends to be considering what to do and then moves all in for like 4200. I immediately call ad he shows his jacks full of aces and I roll my quads. <br /><br />With over 9k in my pocket I decide that this is better than a not guilty and take the day off from the pds office. I was entitled right? Plus my gf was frickin insaitable when I got home.Holdem halnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51324419823600219452012-01-27T18:54:11.208-05:002012-01-27T18:54:11.208-05:00I totally agree with 1:06 about Hirsch. I have fo...I totally agree with 1:06 about Hirsch. I have found him to be very curtious and professional on the bench and he has always gone out of his way to make me look good in front of my clients and their families. It is true that he makes me prepare more than most judges in the building (like having to actually prepare written motions and such) but I actually prefer going to his courtroom than most others in the building. I have also seen him go out of his way, to think outside the box of what has always been done to get fair and just results; knowing full well that an appeal was coming.<br /><br />I never knew him as a defense attorney but it sure seems like most of the old guard in the building dislikes him. Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-12816376843580869712012-01-27T17:49:40.221-05:002012-01-27T17:49:40.221-05:00What 4:06 said.
If things happened the way Neal s...What 4:06 said.<br /><br />If things happened the way Neal says -- and there's no reason to doubt it -- then that's a problem.<br /><br />But at least Hirsch is a guy who makes an effort to be a judge, instead of a Senior ASA. Can he be high-handed? Maybe -- although not in my experience. But for a blog populated with a lot of defense lawyers (or just people who care about justice) are you honestly saying you'd rather have your criminal defendant client's case decided by Gordo (just to compare Hirsch to a judge in the same election class)?<br /><br />You talk about running off Hirsch? Think about that again. Gordo is going to be on the bench another 35 years until retirement age. You want another prosecutor, er, judge like that replacing Hirsch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-58764066738410789472012-01-27T16:30:37.159-05:002012-01-27T16:30:37.159-05:004:06 pm, what has any of that got to do with how h...4:06 pm, what has any of that got to do with how he treated Neal? Do you doubt it occurred? If it did, it bothers you not at all?<br /><br />Worthless and weak!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-45855936763109312502012-01-27T16:22:12.498-05:002012-01-27T16:22:12.498-05:00SSSSSSHUMIE TIME baby! I got a bottle of vodka on ...SSSSSSHUMIE TIME baby! I got a bottle of vodka on ice on the boat and a hottie UM 3L waiting for me in a bikini which I will shortly be helping her out of. Life is great.A man in fullnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67412663757350584402012-01-27T16:06:32.621-05:002012-01-27T16:06:32.621-05:00Listen, I have one case before Judge Hirsch and th...Listen, I have one case before Judge Hirsch and throughout its duration, he's always treated me fair and with respect. He doesn't know me and I've never interacted with him prior to him becoming a judge. Yes, he comes across as someone who is extremely astute but I've never gotten the feeling he's trying to show me he's better or smarter than I. Even if he did, who cares? It's called having a thick skin. Brush it off and move on. <br /><br />I like the way he runs his court. In fact, he pushes me to become a better lawyer because I know that I have to come prepared when I appear before him. He holds me and the state to the same standard. Gotta love that.<br /><br />Compare Hirsch to certain other female circuit court judges. At least Hirsch makes informed and well thought out decisions. That's unlike those three or four females judges who basically sit up there during a hearing, pretend they're neutral, pretend they're hearing your reasoning/argument on behalf of your client but in the end let their "I'm still a prosecutor" mentality dominate.<br /><br />A lot of you guys here taking shots at Hirsch probably piggy backed on his ruling where he threw out those possession of coke/with intent cases. Whereas, we presently have judges on the bench scared to rule against the state because, "when in doubt rule in favor of the state (also known as the Judge Norma Lindsey approach)" Hirsch reads and interprets the law (what a concept) and applies it neutrally. <br /><br />I have no beef with the way he runs things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-30527880784175043612012-01-27T09:04:50.438-05:002012-01-27T09:04:50.438-05:00Also like 5:21 PM! Very Funny! That Obama beer t...Also like 5:21 PM! Very Funny! That Obama beer thing sure stopped. Surprised no "Why can't we all get along."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-24753747746588231992012-01-27T09:00:56.609-05:002012-01-27T09:00:56.609-05:009:45 AM. Very Funny! Preconfirmed!9:45 AM. Very Funny! Preconfirmed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-29500918227688561522012-01-27T08:13:22.425-05:002012-01-27T08:13:22.425-05:00Judge Gil Freeman is brilliant, professional and a...Judge Gil Freeman is brilliant, professional and a real pleasure to appear before. We are extremely fortunate to have Judge Freeman and Judges like her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-32358049737722320082012-01-27T00:10:54.716-05:002012-01-27T00:10:54.716-05:00Any comments or stories about the late former crim...Any comments or stories about the late former criminal judge Richard Fuller?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-40163763552891065392012-01-26T21:00:12.145-05:002012-01-26T21:00:12.145-05:004:00 speaks truth. When I was a young prosecutor,...4:00 speaks truth. When I was a young prosecutor, Manny was the on call. I brought him a warrant and he insisted on feeding the lead detective and me. We didn't take him up on it, but it was great to work with someone who really appreciated everything we were doing. He was one of a kind. <br /><br />Milt can learn a lot from him. I've always respected Milt (and supported him for judge). Frankly, I thought he'd be above this. <br /><br />As for the allegations, I have no trouble relying on Neil's representations. No remotely competent defense attorney would write a letter like that unless it wree true. Neil's going to pay a significant price for his honesty...........I have tremendous respect for him. Not many would come forward as he did.<br /><br />BTDTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-27298605553378953652012-01-26T19:15:51.112-05:002012-01-26T19:15:51.112-05:00Hirsch, seriously, stop pretending you are so high...Hirsch, seriously, stop pretending you are so high and mighty. You were accused of advising your client to leave the country in order to avoid prosecution, you were about to get sued for breaking your lease- or maybe did get sued (not sure), you quote Shakespeare in every single one of your miserable orders and no one even cares about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-46150496739565648662012-01-26T17:21:59.660-05:002012-01-26T17:21:59.660-05:00President Obama has invited both Neal and Justice ...President Obama has invited both Neal and Justice Hirsch to his office for a beer so, this is being solved.<br /><br />Milt, why can you not be human?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-62009817929655392542012-01-26T16:02:49.236-05:002012-01-26T16:02:49.236-05:00I hereby offer my good offices for a meeting betwe...I hereby offer my good offices for a meeting between Mr Justice Milton Hirsch and Neil Taylor to meet and hug it out. Lets go guys, hug it out. Big hugs.Real Fake Former Judge.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-87510162622727700282012-01-26T16:00:26.858-05:002012-01-26T16:00:26.858-05:00When the late Judge Manny Crespo was the emergency...When the late Judge Manny Crespo was the emergency judge, he would not only invite both law enforcement AND private attorneys to his home, he would insist they stay for dinner, coffee, etc. And he would do what needed to be done, and get it done quickly and as painlessly as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-58032541519345690142012-01-26T14:32:39.270-05:002012-01-26T14:32:39.270-05:00Hirsch will just lie his way out of this – as he h...Hirsch will just lie his way out of this – as he has done before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-50940517530636585442012-01-26T14:17:41.875-05:002012-01-26T14:17:41.875-05:00When is everyone going to realize that Judge Milto...When is everyone going to realize that Judge Milton Hirsch is uncaring, unethical and is a disgrace to the legal and judicial community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73155324706190246282012-01-26T13:46:02.706-05:002012-01-26T13:46:02.706-05:00Running out on his lease, prompting a lawsuit, fol...Running out on his lease, prompting a lawsuit, followed by this? Milt is looking worse and worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-54284770571857457332012-01-26T13:10:42.381-05:002012-01-26T13:10:42.381-05:001) I had a similar situation in Broward on Thanksg...1) I had a similar situation in Broward on Thanksgiving day years ago. Unfortunately, my client did not get out, as I could not find anyone to assist me. I ended up physically going to the courthouse on Thanksgiving, and talked to clerks and the bond duty judge. I spent 3 hours on Thanksgiving trying to find a way to get a 20 year old home for dinner. <br /><br />Clerks could not access files, corrections could not do anything without an order by a judge, judge I spoke to was very nice, but would not do anything without the clerk file, and was not going to put herself out like that. <br /><br />2) just a thought. Could it be that Hirsch was not completely in the wrong. Yes, when someone calls you and says it is an emergency, most people would call back. But is there such a thing as a number that is only supposed to be used by law enforcement to contact a judge??<br /><br />I don't know how the system is run. I like to think the Judge does know. But is there some possibility that Hirsch actually believed that the call was incorrectly going to him, and therefore he did not act upon it?<br /><br />I'm not talking about rudeness or general civility. If Hirsch got the message and truly believed it was not for him to deal with, anyone with a heart would have at least returned the call. <br /><br />I take the attorney at face value when reading his version of events. I guess I figure there are at least two sides to every story. I'm sure the Judge has his version of events. <br /><br />From the outside, this looks bad, but like a picture of a Governor pointing her finger at the President, I'm not willing to pass judgement without knowing more. Even a jerk deserves to be heard from before being dragged over the coals. <br /><br />It is very telling however, that most everyone who reads the story has no doubt about its veracity. It likely means that the guy has been a jerk to so many people over the years, there is no reason to believe any other way. <br /><br />Not defending him. Just thinking out loud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-69018917967972256052012-01-26T11:51:38.050-05:002012-01-26T11:51:38.050-05:00Mad respect for Neil.Mad respect for Neil.Real fake former judgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-42410513166753789792012-01-26T11:48:33.888-05:002012-01-26T11:48:33.888-05:00Milt....Neil....come on guys...lets hug it out.Milt....Neil....come on guys...lets hug it out.Fake joel brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-50495787029226674712012-01-26T11:30:58.107-05:002012-01-26T11:30:58.107-05:00Neil deserves an award for his courage in writing ...Neil deserves an award for his courage in writing that letter and his perseverance in putting his client's best interests before his own. Everyone dreads a "client emergency" but on Christmas Eve! Nobody wants to deal with work on Christmas EVE! Respect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-38441406807440340502012-01-26T10:39:53.527-05:002012-01-26T10:39:53.527-05:00I am not surprised, he was that arrogant as an att...I am not surprised, he was that arrogant as an attorney in private practice. The problem as I see it, is that due to budget cuts and pay cuts for judges, we are getting subpar judicial candidates who subsequently get elected by an uninformed public. Judges such as Glick, Hirsch and Gordo (this is not an exhaustive list) do not have the emotional maturity to to be judges. These people take everything personally and seem to think they are superior to lawyers who practice before them. Gone are the likes of Leyte-Vidal, Crespo and Rob. I wish these new judges would talk with people who knew the great judges of the past so they an emulate them. Not surprised to hear White-Labora went the extra mile. I sure wish she were appointed to Circuit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com