Meet the New Boss? - Satz is continuing the trend of replacing intractable dead weight with thoughtful individuals to head SAO divisions. First came Sarahnell Murphy to county, Neva Rainford-Smith to SBU, and now Pete Holden to FTU. It's not confirmed just yet, but all indicators point to Pete.
As much as we hate throwing Satz a bone, this is a smart decision. Holden is an honest guy, with the kind of experience and perspective only a veteran homicide prosecutor can bring to the position. Besides testifying on behalf of Cheryl Aleman many moons ago, no one can say anything negative about the guy. He's approachable and calm, and by reputation won't toe the party line when confronted with a crap case. Additionally, his promotion will open up a spot in the Homicide Unit, a nice morale boosting plum Satz can use to reward a deserving young lawyer.
A guy like Holden could bring Broward into line with Palm Beach and Miami when it comes to working out cases. In the meantime, a hopefully not premature Congrats! is due!
Backman Rising? - Arlene Backman may have been snubbed by the JNC today*, but she's not out of the running just yet. The wild card, of course, is the still open 4th DCA spot, which may go to John Murphy. If that's the case, Rick Scott could replace both him or Aramony with one of the six, which would prompt a request for additional candidates. It gets even more confusing if Murphy or Aramony or both get replaced by a sitting judge, since there would then be two county seats to fill . Got that? Whatever the case may be, expect a 4th DCA decision by July 1st, and an Aramony decision by mid-August. It's not over 'til it's over ...
*BBeat: Judge Dissed By JNC (starring JAABLOG)
Wednesday Reversals - JOHN HOY - REVERSED;JEFF STREITFELD - REVERSED; RICHARD EADE - REVERSED; STEPHEN RAPP - REVERSED; MOSES BAKER - REVERSED; CHARLES BURTON - REVERSED; LAWRENCE MIRMAN& ROBERT BELANGER - WRIT GRANTED.
Hey Florida Bar - check out this DAVID KRATHEN REVERSAL. It turns out even art vending is entitled to full First Amendment protections. Who knew? Can you say slippery slope?
Coming Soon - Al Ribasfor judge?; Should judges recuse themselves from cases with lawyers who are lobbying the Governor to help the judge?
JQC charges Judy Hawkins with misleading panel and ignoring Paul Backman's Order
As much as we hate throwing Satz a bone, this is a smart decision. Holden is an honest guy, with the kind of experience and perspective only a veteran homicide prosecutor can bring to the position. Besides testifying on behalf of Cheryl Aleman many moons ago, no one can say anything negative about the guy. He's approachable and calm, and by reputation won't toe the party line when confronted with a crap case. Additionally, his promotion will open up a spot in the Homicide Unit, a nice morale boosting plum Satz can use to reward a deserving young lawyer.
A guy like Holden could bring Broward into line with Palm Beach and Miami when it comes to working out cases. In the meantime, a hopefully not premature Congrats! is due!
Backman Rising? - Arlene Backman may have been snubbed by the JNC today*, but she's not out of the running just yet. The wild card, of course, is the still open 4th DCA spot, which may go to John Murphy. If that's the case, Rick Scott could replace both him or Aramony with one of the six, which would prompt a request for additional candidates. It gets even more confusing if Murphy or Aramony or both get replaced by a sitting judge, since there would then be two county seats to fill . Got that? Whatever the case may be, expect a 4th DCA decision by July 1st, and an Aramony decision by mid-August. It's not over 'til it's over ...
*BBeat: Judge Dissed By JNC (starring JAABLOG)
Wednesday Reversals - JOHN HOY - REVERSED;JEFF STREITFELD - REVERSED; RICHARD EADE - REVERSED; STEPHEN RAPP - REVERSED; MOSES BAKER - REVERSED; CHARLES BURTON - REVERSED; LAWRENCE MIRMAN& ROBERT BELANGER - WRIT GRANTED.
Hey Florida Bar - check out this DAVID KRATHEN REVERSAL. It turns out even art vending is entitled to full First Amendment protections. Who knew? Can you say slippery slope?
Coming Soon - Al Ribasfor judge?; Should judges recuse themselves from cases with lawyers who are lobbying the Governor to help the judge?
JQC charges Judy Hawkins with misleading panel and ignoring Paul Backman's Order