Considering that the little miscreant was guilty (already determined, I note...and with private counsel!), the judge seems to have been the very soul of fairness.
Not arranging for a public defender in a timely manner was a further irresponsible act. And appearing in court dressed in a t-shirt is idiotic at best. If they could afford a private attorney to begin with, surely they could acquire an inexpensive dark suit as well.
Now as to whether the victims of the crimes will ever see a dime....I hesitate to speculate. I would not be optimistic.
St. Petersburg Times;...when Gov. Jeb Bush appointed him to the bench in November 2000.
They can't get over the election of 2000 can they.