Post-Verdict:Jose Baez-Sanctions? Florida Bar Investigation!

[logicalgirl]

That's probably true ... but 20 in his very short career ?? .... Also, I would expect most of the complaints to be from disgruntled clients ? not judges and other lawyers ... IMO Jose has probably set a record for the number of complaints as compared to years in practice and number of cases ... JMO ... I know I wouldn't hire a lawyer with that kind of record ... just sayin ...

Wasn't one of the complaints from Judge Strickland?

 

[denjet]

Question. Why do you all think Cheney Mason had FCA tested for competency near the end of the trial? You all might think I am nuts but I really think it was to stop her from testifying (even though she didn't and was found ok to do so).

This is eating at me.

Speculation was that KC was throwing a fit and wanted to be put on the stand ... that she didn't like the way things were going ... I believe it was after George and Cindy testified, but not sure on that
If that was the case, her DT must have convinced her it was a bad move ...
If she had demanded to take the stand and done it, we all know she wouldn't have gotten away with murder .... not after the prosecution got through with her ... oh well

 

[denjet]

Wasn't one of the complaints from Judge Strickland?

I believe so ... but with all of them that have been filed, it's hard to say which ones were dismissed ...
I hope we get some details soon ...

I'm still holding out for JAC going over the financials with a fine "toofed" comb ...

 

[AnaTeresa]

That's probably true ... but 20 in his very short career ?? .... Also, I would expect most of the complaints to be from disgruntled clients ? not judges and other lawyers ... IMO Jose has probably set a record for the number of complaints as compared to years in practice and number of cases ... JMO ... I know I wouldn't hire a lawyer with that kind of record ... just sayin ...

That's true, 20 is excessive for his short career. I just wanted to dispel the notion that good lawyers have little to no complaints.

 

[NavySubMom]

Wasn't one of the complaints from Judge Strickland?

Yes, below snipped from the same link I posted a few posts ago about a new Feb. 2011 complaint:

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...10202_1_dominic-casey-jose-baez-new-complaint

"Back in March 2009, Circuit Judge Stan Strickland, who was then presiding over the case, wrote a letter to The Florida Bar about ethical concerns he had about Baez.
That issue involved allegations that Baez directed investigator Dominic Casey to "walk away" if he found Caylee's lifeless body during a 2008 search — and then contact Baez rather than law enforcement.

Citing sworn statements by Dominic Casey, Strickland wrote, "If truthful, they are extremely troubling. While it is certainly possible that Mr. Baez may have intended to call law enforcement himself, there would be absolutely no reason, legal, practical, or otherwise to call anybody but law enforcement."

The Strickland letter and the Dominic Casey issue were investigated by a Florida Bar grievance committee, resulting in a finding of no probable cause against Baez, a Bar spokeswoman said."

 

[PeteyGirl]

Wasn't he boasting very recently on TMZ that he'd had 20 complaints which most or all very good lawyers would be mortified at two! But no, he claims it's because he takes on the tough ones and is passionate about his work.. ...:banghead:

Baez is a true "bad guy" defense lawyer. His indiscretions and formal complaints just make him look BETTER to the criminals who seek his services.

 

[LambChop]

I believe so ... but with all of them that have been filed, it's hard to say which ones were dismissed ...
I hope we get some details soon ...

I'm still holding out for JAC going over the financials with a fine "toofed" comb ...

And why was all that money spent to investigate TES when JB knew Caylee "drowned"?????

 

[logicalgirl]

I believe so ... but with all of them that have been filed, it's hard to say which ones were dismissed ...
I hope we get some details soon ...

I'm still holding out for JAC going over the financials with a fine "toofed" comb ...

Oh I would love that!! - Is that how they would handle a complaint? Through the Bar?
Cause that one would be a whopper!

 

[bayouland]

Well that was all a bit rushed if I remember right - and emergency motion?
I kinda suspect OCA and Baez had a big bust up about evidence and testimony and OCA was threatening all kinds of things.

Since they know that woman cannot open her mouth without lying and doing herself even more damage, and if at that point they couldn't get her to agree not to testify, then I think they did their darndest to get her declared nuts..
er..incompetent, to cover their own butts...

Me too but what if they were afraid she would hang them out (maybe unintentionally) but expose some hinky stuff. Just eating at me...

Thanks.

 

[MissJames]

Let's face it - if Jose is going up against HHBP in that kind of contest, we have to assume Jose won't even be able to find the tree,

He is such small potatoes in the legal world, It sure would be nice if Richard Hornsby could wonder through and comment, but I don't suppose he can...politically...

Find the tree? He IS the tree in this contest.

Should be ten complaints,at least,not 2 :maddening:

 

[MsMacGyver]

Question. Why do you all think Cheney Mason had FCA tested for competency near the end of the trial? You all might think I am nuts but I really think it was to stop her from testifying (even though she didn't and was found ok to do so).

This is eating at me.

My brain is tired today but what about the opening statement. JB knew when he accused GA of molestation, he would have to prove it during trial. There was absolutely no evidence besides asking GA if he had done this. If JB was going to present this theory you would think he would have intended to put FCA on the stand. The competency hearing was JB's dog and pony show put on to show he as FCA lawyer had doubts about his client being able to testify, covering his behind in case his OS came into question. I have brought this up before, before a DT puts their witness on the stand they have practice sessions, run through the testimony until the accused knows her testimony frontwards and backwards. I don't know if any proof exsists that JB did this with FCA.
What JB did with his OS was risky. Would this fall under the misrepresentation? You would think someone would want to address this issue otherwise as was discussed on HLN at the time, everyone will start pulling this kind of stunt...

 

[RR0004]

Hmmmm. I think you are on to something here. I like it.

Interesting to think that this investigation for misrepresentation could maybe be the legal equivalent to "lying to law enforcement".

Ok...but remember CM's statement that it took Casey a looooooong time to assist in her defense which, IMO, was one heck of a CMA moment. Even though JB said early on that we would all understand when we heard the truth (gag me!)...he can merely claim now he wasn't aware of the "drowning" till much later.

 

[bayouland]

My brain is tired today but what about the opening statement. JB knew when he accused GA of molestation, he would have to prove it during trial. There was absolutely no evidence besides asking GA if he had done this. If JB was going to present this theory you would think he would have intended to put FCA on the stand. The competency hearing was JB's dog and pony show put on to show he as FCA lawyer had doubts about his client being able to testify, covering his behind in case his OS came into question. I have brought this up before, before a DT puts their witness on the stand they have practice sessions, run through the testimony until the accused knows her testimony frontwards and backwards. I don't know if any proof exsists that JB did this with FCA.
What JB did with his OS was risky. Would this fall under the misrepresentation? You would think someone would want to address this issue otherwise as was discussed on HLN at the time, everyone will start pulling this kind of stunt...

This is where I am going with my questions. They were terrified to put her on the stand in my opinion. Not just for the damage it would do to her but the damage it would do to them. I personally think given the fact that Cheny M is the one that filed it, it had more to do with THEM instead of HER.

Your brain is working fine, just as usual

 

[MissJames]

Well, not that I'm condoning Baez, but lawyers are a bit like cops - disgruntled persons can file all sorts of baseless complaints. Depending on the area of law, it's not unusual to have a handful of complaints that haven't gone anywhere because there's no merit to them.

That's not the case here.

 

[bayouland]

Ok...but remember CM's statement that it took Casey a looooooong time to assist in her defense which, IMO, was one heck of a CMA moment. Even though JB said early on that we would all understand when we heard the truth (gag me!)...he can merely claim now he wasn't aware of the "drowning" till much later.

Yes, I remember that. IMO they are ALL lying and CM knows he can't deliberately lie to the court. So.........a statment was made that she told them at the last moment. That is the biggest crock of sheeeit I have ever heard.

She would not sit in jail three years if Caylee had drown.

 

[RR0004]

Wasn't he boasting very recently on TMZ that he'd had 20 complaints which most or all very good lawyers would be mortified at two! But no, he claims it's because he takes on the tough ones and is passionate about his work.. ...:banghead:

Wasn't he a lawyer for all of 3 years when he walked into this pile of cr@p?

 

[RR0004]

Yes, I remember that. IMO they are ALL lying and CM knows he can't deliberately lie to the court. So.........a statment was made that she told them at the last moment. That is the biggest crock of sheeeit I have ever heard.

She would not sit in jail three years if Caylee had drown.

Oh, you know it's bogus and I know it's bogus, but who will testify otherwise?

 

[RR0004]

Baez is a true "bad guy" defense lawyer. His indiscretions and formal complaints just make him look BETTER to the criminals who seek his services.

Believe it or not, criminals really do want someone who is good. I don't think Baez qualifies for that. (lol)

 

[bayouland]

Oh you know it's bogus and I know it's bogus, but who will testify otherwise?

Nobody will. Too late.:banghead:

 

[MissJames]

Thanks for that Laurelj - I remember that issue with Rodrigues alright - but there was something else that is ticking away in the very very back of my brain.

I remember well before the trial even started something happened that some kind of Bar complaint was filed against Baez and we all wondered what would happen if he was suspended - would the trial be delayed or would OCA have to get a new lawyer or ...:waitasec:

The only thing I really remember is Bill S, saying no, the trial wouldn't be affected because this matter wouldn't even really get underway until late summer or the fall - but do you think I can remember what it was?...:banghead:

Let's think back to what was going on. The grief lady ,the two drs that AF wanted to use ,but not have depoed,then they were dropped.
JB had a meeting just with Cindy that was publicized.
Even before the trial it was clear JB had not complied with the court order.

OH!!! What about JB telling HHJP that he couldn't reach one of the experts and HHJP wanted the number to check that out himself. He put JB on notice that he would be inquiring.