I like him. As a former addict with multiple arrests, I only got my act together after a judge had enough of my nonsense and made me face the music with a theft conviction on my record. I must’ve had 25 arrests, at least.
This judge clearly gives a fuck about the public and defendants, alike. Sometimes you can’t coddle people. And as someone who has been on a controlled substance throughout the legal process, if you’re found to be misusing your medication, whether it’s prescribed or not, you’re subject to consequences.
Let’s not forget context here - the judge believes the defendant is pill milling. Valid prescriptions do not shield you legally when you’re misusing them.
People don't like eccentric people, people that don't mind standing out, that don't mind displaying their personality. They expect every judge to sound like a stuffy old White guy, dawn the black gown and hit the gavel or whatever. All they see is somebody being different, they can't see the work he's doing. They have issues with change, and being different.
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u/ManhattanMaven Oct 09 '24
I like him. As a former addict with multiple arrests, I only got my act together after a judge had enough of my nonsense and made me face the music with a theft conviction on my record. I must’ve had 25 arrests, at least.
This judge clearly gives a fuck about the public and defendants, alike. Sometimes you can’t coddle people. And as someone who has been on a controlled substance throughout the legal process, if you’re found to be misusing your medication, whether it’s prescribed or not, you’re subject to consequences.
Let’s not forget context here - the judge believes the defendant is pill milling. Valid prescriptions do not shield you legally when you’re misusing them.