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An Hispanic in Miami, most likely Cuban American, is probably a liberal??? Dear god! That's the funniest thing I've heard in a LONG time.
Most of the state court judges in Miami are Cuban American. As a whole, older Cuban Americans are certainly NOT LIBERALS. Let's see. Do you suppose they think that Castro is a "liberal"...
The question I have is why didn't the girl have a lawyer representing her? If she could not afford one, she would be entitled to a public defender.
I understand the nature of Cuban-American politics in Miami
Do you know that this judge is a Cuban-American?
As to your question - I responded above.
That is a good question. A public defender should have been representing her.
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Originally Posted by Harrier
In California - all misdemeanor and felony defendants are offered a public defender before they make their plea at the arraignment. Often times a PD is appointed for a felony defendant - but midemeanor defendants may choose to represent themselves.
If Florida doesn't do the same, then they need to reform their criminal injustice system.
Mrs. Blanco. NOW she was quite the person to deal with from what I have read!! Cocaine Cowboys time in Miami! Is she still alive, do you know? I thought I read that she died or was killed.
I heard she was killed too somewhere in Colombia. She in a way is responsible for all the Mexican-drug cartel violence today.
Here's two hints if you want something to investigate
I don't think this is done for bail. She was arrested, and probably going in front of the judge to see if she would be charged or released. And if charged, if she can post bail and how much. This often happens within 6-12 hours of being arrested.
OK - it was a bail hearing and not an arraignment.
Both can be the purposes for an initial hearing.
I understand that she was in jail and not free subject to her promise to appear in court.
I understand the nature of Cuban-American politics in Miami
Do you know that this judge is a Cuban-American?
As to your question - I responded above.
That is a good question. A public defender should have been representing her.
well his name is Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. He spoke with a Spanish accent, and according to his biography he is a REPUBLICAN. I lived in Miami for over a decade and worked in the courts there. I'd say the chances of this guy being a Cuban American are about, oh, 99%. Of course I could be wrong.
See an excerpt from his bio below:
"Rodriguez-Chomat began his career in 1971 as an internal revenue agent. He then served as a Certified Public Accountant in 1976. He also ran his own law practice, Law Offices of Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat & Associates, P.A. In 1994, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, where he served District 114 as a Republican from 1995 to 1999. He joined the Circuit Court in 2011.[2][5][6]
well his name is Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. He spoke with a Spanish accent, and according to his biography he is a REPUBLICAN. I lived in Miami for over a decade and worked in the courts there. I'd say the chances of this guy being a Cuban American are about, oh, 99%. Of course I could be wrong.
See an excerpt from his bio below:
"Rodriguez-Chomat began his career in 1971 as an internal revenue agent. He then served as a Certified Public Accountant in 1976. He also ran his own law practice, Law Offices of Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat & Associates, P.A. In 1994, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, where he served District 114 as a Republican from 1995 to 1999. He joined the Circuit Court in 2011.[2][5][6]
You still haven't provided evidence that he is a Cuban-American.
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That's the funniest thing I've heard in a LONG time. 
