Yeah, and the State is also allowed to “imply” in closing that following someone is illegal; it’s up to the defense to argue that it isn’t. Judge refused to issue an order preventing the prosecution from implying it was illegal to follow in their closing.
Regarding the discipline or removal of Judges in Florida...
How Judges Are Disciplined for Misconduct
The Judicial Qualifications Commission is an independent agency created by the Florida Constitution solely to investigate alleged misconduct by Florida state judges. It is not a part of the Florida Supreme Court or the state courts and operates under rules it establishes for itself. It has its own Website. The JQC has no authority over federal judges or judges in other states. Complaints against state judges must be filed in writing with the JQC, not with the Supreme Court or any other state court or judge. Neither the Supreme Court nor its Chief Justice have any authority to investigate alleged misconduct by state judges or to investigate the JQC. The JQC can be reached via the Contact Information on its website or at at:
Judicial Qualifications Commission
1110 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone (850) 488-1581
Do you believe that any one on the jury would wonder if they have been committing illegal acts their entire lives if they ever followed someone?
This is just jaw dropping.
Tell you what I see in the future - white people in ‘diverse’ neighborhoods might consider moving out. I’m in the process of doing just that as this country has gone completely insane.
I now realize I could be GZ any given day.
DAMN it!!!!