JUDGE COLODNY RUBS IT IN

 We have always been proud of the fact that we publish dissenting opinions (no matter how misguided) from our own. 

Perhaps Miami's most loyal Heat Fan, certainly the most loyal Heat Fan that wears black robes to work, has seen fit to email us about the Heat's come from behind victory in Denver Sunday night. 

Reprinted with her permission, Judge Colodny Rubs It In:

to HOWARDROARK21@GMAIL.COM

Here I sit in my office wearing my HEAT jersey under my robe. (Don’t tell Sayfie!)  I was tickled to learn that after many years removed from the Criminal Bench that I made the Justice Blog for a positive reason – my undying obsession with the MIAMI HEAT!   I am grateful for the shout-out!

 

As you can imagine, I am beyond ecstatic with our journey to the Finals.  Its been a long fought battle this season, but I am confident that the team is ready to win 4 more.  (I predict the series will got to 6…and we win on our home court!) 

 

My superstitious nature prohibits me from making public statements regarding the HEAT fandom of others.  The true #HEATLIFERS know who they are!  We have suffered through a lot to get to this point -- Alonzo’s kidney issues,  the 1988-89 15 win season, Referee Scott Foster – to name a few.

 

Whether a #HEATlifer or a bandwagoner – LET’S GO HEAT!!!!

 

Be well, Rumpole!

See you at the parade down Biscayne Boulevard!

 

YC

THE MIAMI HEAT ARE HEADED TO THE NBA FINALS .......

THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:

THE MIAMI HEAT ARE HEADED TO THE NBA FINALS .....

For the seventh time in their 35-year history, the MIAMI HEAT are in the NBA FINALS. Last night, they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals by a score of 103-84. The 8th-seeded Heat knocked off the Number One seeded Bucks in five; the Number Five seeded Knicks in six; and got sweet revenge in besting the Celtics in seven games. The Celtics were held to their lowest point total in their 102 games played in the 2022-23 season. Jimmy "F'ing" Butler was named the MVP of the ECF after averaging 24.7 points per game in the series.

Dear Rumpole:

As a die-hard HEAT lifer*, I have a lot to say to you, but let me begin by saying this:

Rumpole, I’ve appeared before Judge Colodny, I know Judge Colodny. Judge Yvonne Colodny is a friend of mine. Rumpole, you're no Judge Colodny. (HT: Lloyd Bentsen).

On May 29, 2022: In Miami - Jimmy Butler missed a potential game-winning shot against the Celtics in Game 7 of the ECF and said:

“Next year, we will have enough and we're gonna be right back in this same situation, and we're gonna get it done.”

On May 29, 2023: In Boston - Jimmy Butler and the Heat beat the Celtics in 7 to advance to the NBA Finals.

NUFF SAID.

GO HEAT !!!!!!!

CAPTAIN OUT .......
Captain4Justice@gmail.com

*I am a season ticket holder and have been for two decades, attend many of the games during the season and post-season, and watch every game on TV that I don’t attend (home and away).

TERRY SULLIVAN, JA, HAS PASSED AWAY

The comments section yesterday had several comments that Terry Sullivan, a Judicial Assistant to various judges over the years (Sepe, Blake, Colby) has passed away. 

Is there a more underpaid and often under appreciated  group of individuals in the State Court system than Judicial Assistants? 

FRIEND JUDGE COLODNY

Derek Medina, F13-18474, the so called "Facebook Killer" has an appearance Friday before Judge Colodny. No defense attorney appears of record as yet. 

HUMAN TRAFFICKING SEMINAR: Seems to be a very worthwhile project for some pro bono hours. 




72 DOLPHINS GO TO WHITE HOUSE:

40 years after going undefeated, the 1972 Dolphins are going to the White House next Tuesday. Czonka, Griese, Merc, all your favourites will be there. 
At the time, it was not de rigueur  for all championship teams to visit the White House. Plus, as everybody knows, Richard Milhous Nixon was a Redskins fan. 

See You In Court. 

TWO JUDGES

Two Judges both alike in dignity, in fair Miami where we lay our scene...

We received two emails this morning from two judges who asked us to post something, and because Chief Judge Federico Moreno is a gentleman, the email from the Honorable Yvonne Colodny will go first:

Dear Rumpole,

As a result of a recent blog discussion regarding my extended leave my wonderful judicial assistant, Nikki, has been inundated with calls and visitors concerned about my absence.

While I am sincerely grateful for these expressions of concern, they are truly unnecessary.  The reason for my not so mysterious absence is this.........his name is Charlie, weighing in at 6 pounds 14 ounces, born on February 2nd.  I suppose the judicial robes were more forgiving than I ever thought!

I will be on maternity leave until May 2, 2012.  Until then, senior judges will be covering the division.

And, as always, LET'S GO HEAT!

Yvonne Colodny

And now the honorable Chief Judge of the Southern District of Florida, Federico Moreno, who started his judicial career as a humble county court judge back when our courthouse was known simply as The Justice Building:

Rumpole, I must confess that from time to time I read your blog as well as other blogs. However, I have never written to a blog, but I do so now because in the past I have seen how you remember "the old guys" on the bench. You probably missed the obituary on the death of Judge Richard Hickey. I went to his funeral mass  yesterday where his son-in-law David Rothman, as well as his sons Dickie and Joey( Judge Hickey had 8 children)  reminded us of Judge Hickey's service in the Navy. He was part of the Normandy invasion, and served in Italy and the Pacific too during WW II. I have always admired the Greatest Generation , including the President who appointed me, Bush I, and know from your prior reports that you share that admiration. Judge Hickey was an Irish mench on the bench. An honorable, hard working, fair, compassionate and always polite to all at the MJB from the time when he did preliminary hearings until after he was appointed by Governor Askew (another great man) to the Circuit Court in 1978. I know that so much time has passed since Judge Hickey's retirement in 1989, only the older readers of your blog will remember him. But it may be worthwhile to recognize the good guys on the bench, even long after they have left the bench. FAM

Well said by a Judge who obviously exhibits excellent taste in his reading habits, and more importantly, about Judge Hickey who indeed exemplified the Greatest Generation. He went to war to defend liberty and freedom and his nation and then returned to raise a family of eight children and finally dedicate his talents to serving his fellow citizens on the bench. "An Irish Mench" sums it up. Thank you, your honor, for helping us remember. 

HR. 

COLODNY JQC CASE CLOSED

The title links to the Florida Supreme Court Decision.

Judge Colodny has a date in Tallahasee for a public reprimand by the Florida Supreme Court. Since the Court tapes its proceedings, you will be able to tune in and watch the Chief Judge yell at her.

Judge Colodny received a public reprimand and a 5K fine for not timely disclosing a $125,000.00 loan made by her parents to her campaign. The loan was disclosed, just not within the ten day time period required. Additionally, the Court found that her behavior was less egregious than some of our other Judges in Miami because she did not lie or otherwise intentionally misrepresent the loan before getting caught with her finger in the loan jar.

Ho Hum.

While Judges continually sentence defendants to prison even though they plead ignorance, our own Judges get yelled at for similar behavior. Not to say Judge Colodny deserves anything more, it's just that our judiciary and our prosecutors often leave little room in their decision making process for the mistakes our clients sometimes make (and obviously we're not talking about violent crimes), while whenever they get caught, they automatically say it was an "Oversight" or a "unintentional mistake."

See You In Court, and in case we didn't make it clear, Judge Colodny is by all accounts doing a good job and deserves a second chance.