tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post1666381845126943483..comments2024-03-28T09:46:42.923-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/28/24: Federal judges lend helping hand to ex-consNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-78028307399079074882017-05-22T23:00:05.412-05:002017-05-22T23:00:05.412-05:00in the federal courts often times the parolees hav...in the federal courts often times the parolees have spent many years in prison. the sentences meted out for federal crimes are onerous. the judges jobs are taxing .im surprised any of them are willing to take on this extra responsibility..the public defenders at least are not as bludgeoned as at the county level. the federal system is set up differently and includes private practice attorneys that rotate in temporarily called panel attorneys. information about this system can be found on the united states courts web site under defender services. really interesting stuff.. one of the true heres in my life is judge Joan Lefkow her courage and fortitude are an inspiration to me . FMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829632906445535928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-40851445482681714452017-05-22T16:15:51.162-05:002017-05-22T16:15:51.162-05:00As I read the column, the thought kept running thr...As I read the column, the thought kept running through my head: I would hate to be scrutinized like this, to have to explain every mistake, to have my pitiful life in constant review by superiors who share so little of my personal experiences and emotions.<br /><br />I admire the judges who are willing to devote their time and energies to try to save a few humans from the degradation of crime and poverty, but I fully understand why so few of those humans seek out their services.<br /><br />johntatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-67513731817063649842017-05-22T09:33:55.775-05:002017-05-22T09:33:55.775-05:00Nice column. I couldn't help myself: the first...Nice column. I couldn't help myself: the first thing I did was check the photo to see if any judges were sneaking a peek at their cell phone. Nope....a good sign. :)<br /><br />SandyKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com