tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post7866249351393795856..comments2024-03-28T23:00:25.050-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: JUSTICE FOR TED STEVENSRumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-65325351814431495382009-02-25T16:25:00.000-05:002009-02-25T16:25:00.000-05:00After years of toil, of waking up each morning and...After years of toil, of waking up each morning and going to work, of dealing with the bureaucracies, these guys deserve a great send-off. They are ethical and honest guys and deserve praise for their work. Not everybody seeks the almighty dollar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-20085303271160088752009-02-24T15:28:00.000-05:002009-02-24T15:28:00.000-05:00Rump I am daily reader of your blog so I expect an...Rump I am daily reader of your blog so I expect an answer for the question I left on Monday, February 23, 2009 4:03:00 PM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-29225566558807349322009-02-24T15:12:00.000-05:002009-02-24T15:12:00.000-05:00Abe, David, David,Best of health and best of luck ...Abe, David, David,<BR/><BR/>Best of health and best of luck in your retirement. You earned it.<BR/><BR/>As for those criticizing these fine gentlemen, you demonstrate your own failures, not theirs.<BR/><BR/>Were Abe's cases "locks"? Not when he got them. But by the time he went to trial? Yes, they were. You have certainly heard how the truly great athletes make the impossible "look easy." Well, Abe Laeser made his cases look like "locks." He did it with tremendous intellect and dogged preparation. If you are any sort of trial lawyer, you know that cases look easy because of the preparation that went into them.<BR/><BR/>David Waksman was always a genuine public servant, from his days as a street cop through his time in the State Attorneys Office. Like so many, he wondered about the color of the grass on the other side of the fence. Fortunately for him, and for the entire community, he very quickly discovered that green was not his color, and returned. Is that really a reason to criticize a man who dedicated his life to the community?<BR/><BR/>Last, but not least, David Gilbert. David ran the new attorney program in the SAO when I first started, twenty-two years ago. He was smart, kind, and generous with his time. He was also a true expert in his field. What was the criticism of David? That he was "a life long loser who cannot try a close case"? Somehow, I suspect the author of that comment lost a case or two to David. Was he flashy and theatrical? No, not ever. Was he intimidating of voice and size? No, not at all. Instead, he was prepared. Once again, the criticism about "close cases" demonstrates the commentor's failure to understand a very simple fact of trial lawyer life- cases look easy because of the preparation that came before the jury panel ever entered the room.<BR/><BR/>Abe, David, David, best of luck to each of you.<BR/><BR/>David Honigdhonighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514277845922195085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-61179921274931953132009-02-24T03:33:00.000-05:002009-02-24T03:33:00.000-05:004:24..........you have kids? Anyone stupid enough...4:24..........you have kids? Anyone stupid enough to drive with a kid not in a car seat deserves to be prosecuted. Period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-78964066279588101862009-02-23T22:37:00.000-05:002009-02-23T22:37:00.000-05:00Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.Pe...Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.<BR/><BR/>Perfection is not for mortals. Trying your best and being ashamed of your errors, and admitting your faults is the best we can achieve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-41653656315956220642009-02-23T20:48:00.000-05:002009-02-23T20:48:00.000-05:00abe's the best for doing that to the pd. who among...abe's the best for doing that to the pd. who amongst us hasnt wanted to do that to some snotty self righteous asshole pd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79641153416229996032009-02-23T16:24:00.000-05:002009-02-23T16:24:00.000-05:00I believe that the three tenors have done a great ...I believe that the three tenors have done a great service to this community but, they are human and they have made some very big mistakes.<BR/>Examples:<BR/><BR/>David Gilbert prosecuting a father for veh hom for the death of his baby who was not in a child seat because the mother was holding the baby giving it medicine. No booze, no speeding, no drugs. Just careless driving. JOA. David, you should never have done that to that poor family.<BR/><BR/>Abe for grabbing his zipper and telling a female PD something about his well known, very large penis. Boy did he get in trouble for that one.<BR/><BR/>David W for pushing to throw Sam Rabin (I think) out of a Jewish law society because he defended a cop killer.<BR/><BR/>OK, guys, you did great work but, sometimes we are remembered most for the dumbest things we ever did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-36560967901039868412009-02-23T16:03:00.000-05:002009-02-23T16:03:00.000-05:00You are twittering with the latina-- Your highness...You are twittering with the latina-- Your highness Rumpole what is she like- one word to describe her? [I can't get one measly comment published, just curious-- you get a sense of what she is like reading her blog but to actually have a conversation with her is another]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79073217172808717822009-02-23T12:48:00.000-05:002009-02-23T12:48:00.000-05:00let those 3 leave. they will not be missed. they a...let those 3 leave. they will not be missed. they are overpaid and wont make a nickle in private practice. what ever happened to Band, no one misses him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51286541655946677892009-02-23T06:50:00.000-05:002009-02-23T06:50:00.000-05:0012:17 Sunday: guess by your standards no one shou...12:17 Sunday: guess by your standards no one should stay at the SAO and develop expertise in prosecuting the most serious crimes in the community. You probably wish all the prosecutors were fresh out of law school - you know, the ones you might be able to beat in court. You think the only worthwhile career path is making money off of criminals and in filing lawsuits? What a stupid comment about 3 honorable and dedicated public servants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-3138691165846902932009-02-23T06:37:00.000-05:002009-02-23T06:37:00.000-05:0012:17-----you must be a civil lawyer. There "big ...12:17-----you must be a civil lawyer. There "big boys on Flagler" can't try cases to save their lives. Waksy could run circles around them, even with the bad hip. <BR/><BR/>And, anyone who knows anything about Gilbert knows that he's a nationally recognized DUI expert.<BR/><BR/>Stop the hating. These guys deserve better than this.<BR/><BR/>BTDTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-18213100842382790322009-02-22T21:42:00.000-05:002009-02-22T21:42:00.000-05:003:06:00 p.m., perhaps Judge Tunis found proof not ...3:06:00 p.m., perhaps Judge Tunis found proof not evident and presumption not great so she had to give the defendant a bond, which I'm sure is high enough that he can't post it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79616909772644393192009-02-22T20:46:00.000-05:002009-02-22T20:46:00.000-05:00Abe Laeser is one of the finest criminal attorneys...Abe Laeser is one of the finest criminal attorneys--prosecutor or defense attorney--that I have ever seen. I have watched him in trial a number of times and never fail to learn something each time. Plus, many of the SAOs prosecutors who have been there more than a few years have tried a case with Abe, which only helped them in their development.<BR/><BR/>My dealings with Waksman have unfortunately been few and far between, but he is about as honest and ethical as they come. As an ex-cop and skilled trial attorney he brings a unique persective to the job. He decided to venture into civil practice, decided he did not like it and was warmly accepted back at the SAO.<BR/><BR/>David Gilbert is an expert on vehicuhlar homicide cases and evidence. I attended many training sessions he conducted. He regularly assists young ASAs, even helping to try a C case when his time permits. I was going to try a case with him but I left the office before I had the opportunity.<BR/><BR/>The loss of any one of these gentlemen is a huge blow to the SAO. The loss of all three is a killer given the morale at the office and the fact that a number of their replacements will undoubtedly be nincompoops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-49767610650247270982009-02-22T20:25:00.000-05:002009-02-22T20:25:00.000-05:00Everybody!!! Shumie time has a new home of the civ...Everybody!!! Shumie time has a new home of the civil south florida lawyers blog. We're welcome there. Come on over and hop in- the water's great!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51527045402167792982009-02-22T19:21:00.000-05:002009-02-22T19:21:00.000-05:00Listen, I have watched these three lawyers try man...Listen, I have watched these three lawyers try many cases against the BEST defense attorneys for many years. <BR/><BR/>I may want a certain result for my clients, but there are still terrible crimes being committed every day. As a citizen, I expect the worst criminals to get punished. I want my family to feel safe because skilled and ethical prosecutors are working for all of us.<BR/><BR/>I suggest the 'anonymous' grow up. <BR/><BR/>I further insist that KFR figure out how to get rid of the poorer lawyers and keep these fine lawyers -- for the sake of all of the community. This really is proof that she is totally out of touch with the whole purpose of a prosecutor's office.<BR/><BR/>PENNY WISE AND POUND FOOLISH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-33132547237767476882009-02-22T15:06:00.000-05:002009-02-22T15:06:00.000-05:00Rumor has it that J. Tunis gave a bond to someone ...Rumor has it that J. Tunis gave a bond to someone charged with first degree murder, where the State <BR/>is seeking the d.p.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-66617648455005593212009-02-22T13:14:00.000-05:002009-02-22T13:14:00.000-05:00From what I heard from Shumie, Jonathan Colby did ...From what I heard from Shumie, Jonathan Colby did just fine after his pet monkey was eaten by the hammerhead shark. He went on to make more millions than the Q and is living very well at his beach house in Malibu or La Jolla with a beautiful famous Venezuelan starlet. But, Shumie confirmed there was definitely a monkey named miko!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-18328117912769863932009-02-22T12:17:00.000-05:002009-02-22T12:17:00.000-05:004:52. these guys have stayed at the SAO because th...4:52. these guys have stayed at the SAO because they could not make it in private practice, thus they drink at the public trough.Gilbert a national authority on DUI? are you smoking something. Waksman, gave pp a try and found that he could not cut it with the big boys on Flagler. Abe always has the lock cases that a first yr law student could win. His hardest job was establishing venue.the best prosecuter to leave the SAO was Ed O'Donnell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-922568553432748492009-02-21T18:50:00.000-05:002009-02-21T18:50:00.000-05:00What was the name of Colby's monkey? What kind of ...What was the name of Colby's monkey? What kind of monkey was it? What hammerhead shark allegedly ate it? Was it Big Mo from Bahia Honda Channel? Or Harvey from Deep Molasses Ledge? Or another hammerhead?<BR/><BR/>Inquiring minds wanna know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-78153212906599628632009-02-21T18:10:00.000-05:002009-02-21T18:10:00.000-05:00so much anger jealousy and hate in our little buil...so much anger jealousy and hate in our little building. Small people with no meaning in this world. Irrelevant at their best, having no impact on anything of importance, ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-5127321199835666892009-02-21T16:57:00.000-05:002009-02-21T16:57:00.000-05:001:23 you dofus. Of course the story is correct. Di...1:23 you dofus. Of course the story is correct. Did you ever see Colby's chambers in County Court? Did you see the Monkey on his desk? <BR/><BR/>He was about 12 years old when he lost his beloved Miko. 12 year old boys don't often call the Herald, especially when they are basically in shock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-4468885405313942072009-02-21T16:52:00.000-05:002009-02-21T16:52:00.000-05:0011:23............you are clueless. Get a life. T...11:23............you are clueless. Get a life. <BR/><BR/>These guys busted their butts prosecuting for decades and a fraction of what they could've made in private practice (Waksy is 100 times the lawyer that most civil attorneys are........he didn't "make it" because he hated it). They've made tremendous sacrifices for the good of our community. It's too bad that ungrateful and ignorant fools such as yourself can't appreciate that. <BR/><BR/>The office is worse for their leaving. First Flora (who became a judge, now them). The talent drain is unreal. It's bad enough that attorneys with less than five years experience are division chiefs and handling homicide cases ...... now what? The SAO will expect a couple of 10th year lawyers to replace these guys? Scary. I hope the legislature is happy. When the conviction rate drops and someone gets hurt, they'll have no one to blame but themselves. <BR/><BR/>BTDTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-24938674907774447582009-02-21T14:59:00.000-05:002009-02-21T14:59:00.000-05:00David Waksman left for a cup of coffee with a civi...David Waksman left for a cup of coffee with a civil firm sometime in the mid to late 80's. he was back within a few weeks or months and it is astounding to me that you all would comment on that much less remember it. It was no big deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-36350823318905715952009-02-21T14:00:00.000-05:002009-02-21T14:00:00.000-05:001123 you are right they would fail as defense atto...1123 you are right they would fail as defense attorneys in this town. they would fail because they have too much integrity to pay kickbacks too bail bondsmen, have runnners at the jail, and lie and tell people that if they dont pay them 10k for a pti case they will go to jail for 10 years.<BR/><BR/>FYI retard waksman left and went to do PI work and hated it and came back so quickly that he couldnt have said to have failedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-35066108301721960512009-02-21T13:23:00.000-05:002009-02-21T13:23:00.000-05:00Rumpole, please correct the record. The "monkey" ...Rumpole, please correct the record. The "monkey" story is completely not true. these are unverified and uncorroborated. this hammerhead story eating the monkey would have made the herald and i never saw that story....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com