KULIK SPEAKS ...
A sunshine law violation would have required an agreement or decision between the two commissioners in a private, unnoticed to the public, meeting. It would have to be such an agreement on an issue which would have been raised before the board at a later date.
Prior to trial, both of the Coral Springs police officers who allegedly witnessed such a meeting stated under oath in depositions that neither commissioner made any statements that they had not publicly made in the past. They stated that the commissioners never made any agreements or decisions with each other, never actually spoke directly to each other, and even cautioned the officers that they would not enter any discussions that could violate the sunshine law. The officers were very straightforward about this, and they made credible witnesses.
David Schulson, always a professional as well, immediately set up a meeting with Michael Satz after these depos, since it was a public corruption allegation. Basically, Mr. Satz ordered the trial, even stating that in his opinion it was the strongest sunshine law violation he had ever seen.
It is never OK to allow anyone to stand trial when overwhelming evidence makes clear that the people are innocent. Mr. Satz has a very bad record for pushing flimsy cases. "Letting the jury decide" has resulted in the conviction of many innocent people, like Anthony Caravella.
Everyday in Broward County, assistant state attorneys who have questioned the witnesses, researched the legal issues and done the work on a case get overruled by supervisors who have never seen the inside of the file. This is just plain bad management. In my case, the guilty supervisor, fittingly, was Michael Satz himself. These bad decisions always place the burden on the Judge, the wrong ASA, and the defense attorney. Judge Berman’s decision to DV the case was, of course, correct and inevitable, and I'm sure he knew that he would be criticized anyway. The hallmark of a good judge is the ability to do the right thing even when it may not be popular.
My clients, and their families, are very upset by this whole situation. This is understandable. More upsetting to me is that this sort of thing happens everyday. Mr. Satz will face serious political opposition for his position as State Attorney for the first time in his career in 2012. The people of Broward County deserve to have a choice.
Kevin Kulik
Prior to trial, both of the Coral Springs police officers who allegedly witnessed such a meeting stated under oath in depositions that neither commissioner made any statements that they had not publicly made in the past. They stated that the commissioners never made any agreements or decisions with each other, never actually spoke directly to each other, and even cautioned the officers that they would not enter any discussions that could violate the sunshine law. The officers were very straightforward about this, and they made credible witnesses.
David Schulson, always a professional as well, immediately set up a meeting with Michael Satz after these depos, since it was a public corruption allegation. Basically, Mr. Satz ordered the trial, even stating that in his opinion it was the strongest sunshine law violation he had ever seen.
It is never OK to allow anyone to stand trial when overwhelming evidence makes clear that the people are innocent. Mr. Satz has a very bad record for pushing flimsy cases. "Letting the jury decide" has resulted in the conviction of many innocent people, like Anthony Caravella.
Everyday in Broward County, assistant state attorneys who have questioned the witnesses, researched the legal issues and done the work on a case get overruled by supervisors who have never seen the inside of the file. This is just plain bad management. In my case, the guilty supervisor, fittingly, was Michael Satz himself. These bad decisions always place the burden on the Judge, the wrong ASA, and the defense attorney. Judge Berman’s decision to DV the case was, of course, correct and inevitable, and I'm sure he knew that he would be criticized anyway. The hallmark of a good judge is the ability to do the right thing even when it may not be popular.
My clients, and their families, are very upset by this whole situation. This is understandable. More upsetting to me is that this sort of thing happens everyday. Mr. Satz will face serious political opposition for his position as State Attorney for the first time in his career in 2012. The people of Broward County deserve to have a choice.
Kevin Kulik
hahahahahahahaha.......the two CORAL SPRINGS police officers were credible witnesses.........hahahahahahahaha........are you really serious to believe any law enforcement officer these days with all the corruption going on?????????? GET REAL MAN , GET REAL........hahahahaha
HOW DO YOU SPELL TRUE POLITICAL COURAGE?
KULIK
HOW DO YOU SPELL FORMER HONEST ASA WHO WHOULD RUN SATZ' OFFICE BETTER THAN ANYONE?
KULIK
kulik is God.
Kevin, a sunshine violation does not require an agreement or a decision. You lost me at the first line.
Kevin should know a discussion by two commissioners is enough. Embarrassing post for Kevin. Easy to see how he is partners with the USSC humiliated Brad. Quite a duo of legal talent.
KULIK KULIK KULIK!
Good job to the Honerable Judge Berman.
I can have a bad tie and he still can see thru the B--l Cra-. Details make a case, Not the hype or enuendo that come with creative writing skills.
Note: A good judge knows when Ananimity cut the thin line of truth. No acountability means witch hunt.(tearany defined). Tax payer loss not there own.
Who's paying your sudent loan?
Clean house fire all the Satz kiss ass swine
I disagree. The Sunshine Act does require an agreemnent, or some result from a meeting. The Sunshine Act REQUIRES meetings to be PUBLIC. Period.
Politicans that make deals out of the public view are not fit to be in office.
If you do disagree, then you know as little about the sunshine law as does Kevin.
you saying judge berman doesn't know the law either?
No, IM saying Berman doesnt know the law!! And in those rare circumstances when he does, he doesn't always follow it. Berman has a bit of an ego problem and for a mature, older guy, its such a waste!!
Nice quiet day. I guess everyone is in the field working. The negative blogging is at a minimum.
Nope...check the local watering holes. Started early today!
I see from the finance reports that former judge Ana Gardiner is an Eileen O'Connor supporter.
Birds of a feather flock together?
Just one more reason not to vote for OConnor
I don't get it. Why was it done then?
Is Kulik going to run against Satz?
Anybody up for some fun? Meet in front of the courthouse at midnight. Bring spray paint for signs and a sharp knife for tires. Only a few days left to campaign!!!!!!
I wish!
...and luuzzzo!
Native Americans don"t take till it"s Time.
Damaging property is not the way Custer would have done it, 134 years have not taught anyboby anything.
Kevin does not have the co-ho-nays to run against Satz.
I would think that a reply like that might guide ones desire to do a better job! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
All , In All it"s just another Brick In The Wall. Some Attourneys remeber who they are.
VOTE BRESLAW FOR CHANGE.
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RETAIN SKOLNICK. EXPERIENCE MATTERS. VOTE SKOLNICK AUGUST 24TH.
God forbid he wins, who wants to take bets on the over under before he self destructs and losses the job? I think 14 months, max. If Debra wins, god forbid, how long before she goes bankrupt again? Don't u love it when people want to be a judge just for the pay raise?
A vote for Klitzberg is a vote for Seiler Smiler, A-Turd and the Gang. Vote NO to Nate Klitzberg for judge.
Take another pill and go nite nite for a few hours.
XOXO
If Breslaw wins and he gets removed by the JQC can he collect unemployment?
Insist on an independent judiciary. Don't vote for Nate Klitzberg who is beholding th Seiler Smiler and Co. There are better alternatives. Vote a resounding NO TO NATE KLITZBERG.