Monthly Archives: April 2012

Goodman juror pressured

It ain’t over ’till the fat lady sings.  And she ain’t gonna sing for a long time. Most jurors make their mind up after opening statement.  At least that’s what the research tells us.  Michael St. John was most likely the lone soul who told the truth.  Black doesn’t give up.  Even objecting to the [...]

Posted in criminal lawyers

The race to rat

Federal court is the race to see who rats first.  Unfortunately, that’s the truth about most co-defendant cases in federal court.  Lenient sentences, 5k1, substantial assistance, R35.  I had a federal client tell me once “At first I was pissed that I got ratted out.  Then I found out inside that’s just the way it [...]

Posted in criminal lawyers

Judge Nelson Bailey honored by PBACDL

PBACDL’s annual judicial reception was a success.  Last night, we honored Judge Nelson Bailey.  His words were short and sweet.  Can’t say the same for Mitch Beers.  Love ya Mitch, but you gotta keep it short.  Current president Glenn Mitchell spoke too.  Glenn also handed him the award for his remarkable commitment to fairness and [...]

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More contested judicial races

UPDATE: Former assistant public defender Margarita Downey filed against Jimmy Martz today.  Also, former Miami federal prosecutor Dina Keever filed for State Attorney.  Keever is a Republican.  She is of counsel to Lewis Tein of Miami.  Her office address is in Miami. From the website: Dina has extensive courtroom experience. She has first-chaired twenty federal and [...]

Posted in judge's race, judge's seats up