tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post690087006155378433..comments2024-03-29T07:16:39.273-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: COUNTY COURT CONTINUEDRumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-10217523167239778392010-11-23T03:40:33.192-05:002010-11-23T03:40:33.192-05:00Fake Sam Sloam is hilarious!!!!Fake Sam Sloam is hilarious!!!!MagicCityAttorneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-78772630254666076462010-11-23T03:36:45.221-05:002010-11-23T03:36:45.221-05:00Finally. The issue has been addressed. Court Optio...Finally. The issue has been addressed. Court Options and their you dont need a lawyer letters have just about destroyed my Misdemeanor business. I guess they can write whatever they want in their letters and tell whatever they want to defendants since they are not regulated by the Florida Bar or any other agency. I have had so many clients tell me they have called the program and the program has told them the same thing...why do you need a lawyer when you can get your case dismissed with us. BS.MagicCityAttorneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-27580675935099569872010-11-18T20:05:33.440-05:002010-11-18T20:05:33.440-05:00Yes,Shelly caused his own problem by calling Rundl...Yes,Shelly caused his own problem by calling Rundle out,and her County Court Division Chief Maer.<br />Problems started in June 2010 when or before Court Option for Criminal Traffic started.It a program to have defendants pay money(150)and do 4 hour course to get criminal charges dismissed.Not get D.L.Further person can get 5,10 or more criminal charges dismissed by doung above and nor reference on drivers history.Program success is minimal and thius may be verified.<br />State did not appreciate court telling defendants to go to trial on accident cases when people had d.l.;s where accident occurred.State would not dismiss.In non accident they dismiss so why not have defendant go to trial and if witnees failed to appoear case was dismissed.<br />state did not like judge to tell people a little fartrhe nortrh they would be facing jail on 2,or 3 d.w.l.s.,hto,driving on drug suspension.<br />State did not like more people showed up with valid licenses in Schwartz;s court the all court and more importantly had 50 -70 % showing at arraignment with valid d.l.;s when Programs success rate below 30 after 3 to 4 months.By the way,court options refer people to Drive legal to take care of civil infractions in Dade County.Yes,criminal charges are dismissed on compliance with coyurt options,but d.l.not restored.<br />Perhaps you should speak with division prosecutors who appeared before Schwart.He was tough but fair to both sides and people respected that.Rundle did not.Further may be check how shelly was really set up by State after meeting scheduled between Rundle and Schwartz"after Election"and then memo sentby Horn to Chief Judge.Talk to some chiefs in State in this regard and may be verified.<br />Yes,Schwartz has big mouth,even saying a ruling was made over state objection when in fact prosecutor did not object because of the dictates of Maer.<br />Shelly was predictable and transparent>Can the same be said by State AttorneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-12440953657211249772010-11-18T19:40:03.698-05:002010-11-18T19:40:03.698-05:00Shelly had the courage to talk about the Criminal ...Shelly had the courage to talk about the Criminal Traffic Division and the State"selling of criminal charges for 150 and four hours course which is waste of time especially when people with any number of criminal charges are placed in program and or not had d.l.'s for 10,20,30 years.Shelly told people to go to trial and pro se litigants dis have wins in his court;people returned with d.l.;s within one or two weeks and cases were dismissed,defendants were told its best to have attorney and did not force programs,told defendants in other jurisdiction they may and probably would receive jail if driving on HTO or Drug suspension but not in Dade,Funny,problems for Shelly only started in June 2010 when State Attorneys wisdom called into question.<br />Further Shelly was set up by Rundle and her staff.Make inquiry and you will find out about meeting scheduled for "after Election"and thenHorn send letter/memo to Chief Judge,not living up to agreement.Shelly only one who is transparent.State is not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79601495631527852392010-11-17T19:27:50.069-05:002010-11-17T19:27:50.069-05:00Shelly is responsible for what happened to Shelly....Shelly is responsible for what happened to Shelly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-48416027697703404602010-11-17T14:03:02.780-05:002010-11-17T14:03:02.780-05:0011:52,
You say:
5:59, if they don't traverse ...11:52, <br />You say:<br />5:59, if they don't traverse a c4 motion, it gets granted.<br /><br />Not in this Kounty court it doesn't.<br />Judge :State, did you traverse?<br />State: uh, no, i don't have the file. was there a motion filed?<br />Defense: Yes, three weeks ago, copies stamped in to you.<br />State: Uh, judge, we'd like a chance to respond.<br />Defense: This was your chance, move to dismiss.<br />Judge: Counsel, I think we should give the state some time. Why don't you call my JA and have them reset this in a few weeks.<br />Defense: I object to this, your Honor.<br />Judge: your objection is noted, but they haven't had a chance to get to it yet, so let's give them a little longer. Next case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-40400768196515514502010-11-16T23:58:38.974-05:002010-11-16T23:58:38.974-05:007:42.........fair enough. I do think it's irr...7:42.........fair enough. I do think it's irresponsible for prosecutors to ignore (c)(4)'s and other unusual motions. A big part of the problem is that the County Court ASA's are too young and inexperienced to separate out the real motions from the crap filed in every case. I try not to be too hard on them; we all started out knowing nothing.<br /><br />Next time one doesn't return your call, you might want to call a Chief (I would). <br /><br />BTDTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-23568082704093286902010-11-16T23:52:45.244-05:002010-11-16T23:52:45.244-05:005:59, if they don't traverse a c4 motion, it g...5:59, if they don't traverse a c4 motion, it gets granted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-83796912483062924512010-11-16T23:52:42.524-05:002010-11-16T23:52:42.524-05:00Maximum Monica Gordo in for Eig?!?! Oh my!Maximum Monica Gordo in for Eig?!?! Oh my!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-6576079899865707972010-11-16T21:04:48.627-05:002010-11-16T21:04:48.627-05:00Do any of you Kounty Court hounds know the straw t...Do any of you Kounty Court hounds know the straw that broke the camel's back which got Judge Shelly Schwartz kicked out of doing County Criminal and now doing County Civil?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-7955820039883309242010-11-16T19:42:03.643-05:002010-11-16T19:42:03.643-05:00BTDT - 10:23 here. I will fall on the sword for n...BTDT - 10:23 here. I will fall on the sword for not being clear. I do not expect ASA's to respond to every routine motion that is filed (i.e. HGN, Meador, or basic motions to suppress). My frustration stems out of two incidents where I've filed a motion address other issues (i.e. involuntary plea) where I received no response and no case law to support the argument made by the ASA. Mea culpa for not making my point clear. And yes, I left a message and emailed the ASA who I was told would be handling the matter, but never rec'd a response. As to the treatment issue, let's just agree to disagree. While I have not read every single study out there, I formed my opinion based on my personal experiences with the clients. While I agree that many do need some kind of counseling or treatment, I don't believe they ALL do. And yes, some of my clients are irresponsible people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47876315321856148082010-11-16T17:59:14.740-05:002010-11-16T17:59:14.740-05:00Dear BTDT -
Not all motions require a response, b...Dear BTDT - <br />Not all motions require a response, but some do. Maybe when you were an ASA you would file a traverse on a Motion to Dismiss. They don't anymore. What do you say should be the appropriate remedy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-23068599958010064162010-11-16T17:40:21.979-05:002010-11-16T17:40:21.979-05:00To Mr. 1: 47 pm:
Catalano actually teaches the co...To Mr. 1: 47 pm:<br /><br />Catalano actually teaches the counselors at Advocate so, no, he is not likely to complain. He is David's good friend. he also does very few PTI cases.<br /><br />He teaches them to not mess with lawyers and to show respect for what they do with their clients.<br /><br />I am sure about this.<br /><br />The clinics hate Advocate. The lawyers like Catalano, Reiff and Hersch (all who charge big bucks) get along very well with Advocate.<br /><br />Get your facts right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-85169895703363269592010-11-16T17:24:10.821-05:002010-11-16T17:24:10.821-05:00You all have got to stop whining. You hate(d) the...You all have got to stop whining. You hate(d) the judges who do or did follow the rules (especially when they work against you) and then chastize the judges who don't follow the rules (especially when that works against you).<br /><br />You wanted these idiots, now live with them. I got no sympathy for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-33462305524829291512010-11-16T16:46:29.278-05:002010-11-16T16:46:29.278-05:00"Hello, Good Morning and Welcome:
My name is..."Hello, Good Morning and Welcome:<br /><br />My name is Judge Slom and I will be hearing your case today, with or without your lawyer or witnesses. It is now 9:00:13 and I have just locked the doors to the courtroom and have advised the defendants that I will be hearing their cases without their lawyer or witnesses.<br /><br />Let the record also reflect that my bailiff, Mavel, has taken her nasty pills and has ordered me a large Diet Coke from Au Bon Pain.<br /><br />OK, who is first? Jose DeLaVegaCruzGarcia. Sir, you don't need an interpreter, my snarky bailiff will misadvise you of what is happening. Go to room 116 for your paperwork.<br /><br />Mavel, quietly let Mr. DeLaVegaCruzGarica out the rear door so the two front doors can remain locked."<br /><br />More to Come.Fake Sam Slomhttp://samslom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sambanner021.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73316318948197549932010-11-16T16:36:45.292-05:002010-11-16T16:36:45.292-05:00Captain- the counter is actually an experimental p...Captain- the counter is actually an experimental project in which it records the number of stupid things said by judges in Miami-Dade. SInce I have used several counters over the years, there is nothing accurate about visitors other than to say we are well over 3 million in total, although unique visitors are much less. About a 100K over the years.Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-32938712109231632422010-11-16T16:34:35.390-05:002010-11-16T16:34:35.390-05:00Shhhh shume time for me and crime dog McGriff but ...Shhhh shume time for me and crime dog McGriff but for vastly different reasons. I'm going out to catch the back nine before it gets dark.fffffake alschulernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-66168966594674312192010-11-16T16:22:55.742-05:002010-11-16T16:22:55.742-05:0011:19 AM- do you have any idea how much you just s...11:19 AM- do you have any idea how much you just set me back in therapy? <br /><br />"Deny thy father and refute thy name....."Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-30464264029473902492010-11-16T15:30:02.895-05:002010-11-16T15:30:02.895-05:00is it asking too much for county court judges to s...is it asking too much for county court judges to simply follow the Bar rules?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-44644176195603600102010-11-16T14:20:48.274-05:002010-11-16T14:20:48.274-05:00take a bite out of crimetake a bite out of crimeRick Freedman's toothy grinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-15766358936204103682010-11-16T13:47:48.850-05:002010-11-16T13:47:48.850-05:00"I have called the program (both Advocate and..."I have called the program (both Advocate and Court Options) several times posing as a defendant who received a letter." I think it is safe to say that this guy reveiled his own identity with that sentence. The only lunatic that would waste his time posing as a defendant is... Mikey "the wire" CatalanoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-53771294861497103352010-11-16T12:41:30.672-05:002010-11-16T12:41:30.672-05:00I'm just tired of all the ex parte in county c...I'm just tired of all the ex parte in county court.<br /><br />They seem to think they only need to have discussions between the idiot on the bench (former Dolphin is good example) and the spupid kid fresh out of law school who represents the state.<br /><br />Hey, what are we? Chopped liver?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-16531798999767891452010-11-16T12:33:54.826-05:002010-11-16T12:33:54.826-05:0010:23: Read the research (crazy idea, I know). T...10:23: Read the research (crazy idea, I know). The vast majority of even first time DUI offenders have substance misuse issues that need to be addressed (the research suggests that 80% or more have significant issues). And, virtually everyone believes that hard core offenders (first offenders who provide samples of .15 or higher and repeaters) need treatment. I'm calling bullshit on your uninformed opinion.<br /><br />Also, just out of curiousity, are you suggesting that a good number of your clients (the ones who don't have substance misuse issues) are really just irresponsible people who endangered the rest of us because they didn't bother to control their drinking or were too stupid or lazy to call or cab or have a designated driver? Is that your argument? I want to see you make it court......<br /><br />BTDTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-35856272085401982632010-11-16T12:27:25.220-05:002010-11-16T12:27:25.220-05:0010:23........your comment re the ASA's needing...10:23........your comment re the ASA's needing to file written responses is ridiculous. Defense attorneys file motions in virtually EVERY case. Most of these motions are utter and complete nonsense that never get litigated. Why in the world would you expect prosecutors to respond to them all in writing? Regardless, most also are require live testimony. It simply is not reasonable to expect the already overburdened ASAs to bring in witnesses, take testimony and file written responses to all defense motions. <br /><br />Get a grip. <br /><br />BTDT<br /><br />PS---most issues aren't complicated and most of us are familiar enough with the law that we don't need courtesy copies. You really expect the ASAs to show up with copies for every attorney at every hearing when 99% of the time its unnecessary? If you file a real motion that needs special consideration, perhaps you should call the ASA and let him or her know that you actually want to litigate it and discuss it with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-11613796762651141972010-11-16T12:03:16.686-05:002010-11-16T12:03:16.686-05:00County court asa's are hungrier and more self ...County court asa's are hungrier and more self righteous than felony asas. It gets ridiculous, they lack complete and total perspective. I get it that petty theft was the biggest case of your young career, too bad you tried to get value in by using the store security guard who has 10 gold teeth and tatoos all over his body looking like he works for Shug Knight and not JC Penny'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com