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GOODBYE JUDGE ROSINEK

By "Captain Liberty" and "Rumpole"

Today (Friday) is Judge Jeffrey Rosinek's last day on the bench. It's been quite a ride. We will miss him, as will all of Dade County. We are diminished by his absence. Stop by today and shake his hand; wish him well in retirement and while you're there, drop off a cheque for Friends Of Drug Court. Speaking of retired judges.... HE'S BAAAAACKK.... Just when you thought it was safe to walk into a courtroom on the 4th floor comes word that everyone's favourite retired Judge, Rick Margolius is back running the show.  No talking in court. (He once held a hearing impaired man and his translator in contempt for signing to each other while court was in session.) Plea colloquies that make your client feel about two inches tall  ("so you're admitting to being a thief huh?") Rants and raves not seen in this building since the old days...continue to full post

Full post as published by Justice Building Blog on June 27, 2008 (boomark / email).