Difference between revisions of "Barbara Lagoa"
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While a Florida appellate judge, Lagoa reversed a disorderly conduct conviction in an impressive stand for [[free speech]] and against the government-is-always-right mindset of many, while quoting humorous [[politically incorrect]] testimony by the defendant: | While a Florida appellate judge, Lagoa reversed a disorderly conduct conviction in an impressive stand for [[free speech]] and against the government-is-always-right mindset of many, while quoting humorous [[politically incorrect]] testimony by the defendant: | ||
| − | {{[Defendant] Fields then testified that he was outside the Washington Mutual Bank speaking on the phone with a business associate when he noticed Officer Jackson with his weapon drawn. Upon seeing Officer Jackson, Fields stated, "And what the f-- you're going to do with that gun?" Fields testified that Officer Jackson struck him repeatedly and that he told the officer, "man, you hit like a b--h," and "my mama hit harder than that." Fields also said, "You must come from a line of b--s because you got nothing." This exchange continued until the back-up officers arrived at the scene and arrested Fields. The defense rested and renewed its motion for judgment of acquittal, which the trial court denied. ... | + | {{cquote|[Defendant] Fields then testified that he was outside the Washington Mutual Bank speaking on the phone with a business associate when he noticed Officer Jackson with his weapon drawn. Upon seeing Officer Jackson, Fields stated, "And what the f-- you're going to do with that gun?" Fields testified that Officer Jackson struck him repeatedly and that he told the officer, "man, you hit like a b--h," and "my mama hit harder than that." Fields also said, "You must come from a line of b--s because you got nothing." This exchange continued until the back-up officers arrived at the scene and arrested Fields. The defense rested and renewed its motion for judgment of acquittal, which the trial court denied. ... |
Fields' behavior of yelling into his phone and using profanity did not constitute "fighting words" or incite the crowd to action. Simply put, there was no evidence that the crowd gathered out of any purpose other than curiosity or to observe Fields' behavior. | Fields' behavior of yelling into his phone and using profanity did not constitute "fighting words" or incite the crowd to action. Simply put, there was no evidence that the crowd gathered out of any purpose other than curiosity or to observe Fields' behavior. | ||
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''Fields v. State'', 24 So. 3d 646, 647-49 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009). | ''Fields v. State'', 24 So. 3d 646, 647-49 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009). | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:59, September 20, 2020
Barbara Lagoa is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and reportedly one of two leading contenders for President Trump's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Judge Lagoa wrote hundreds of decisions as a Florida appellate judge, as appointed to that position by then-Governor Jeb Bush.
Prior to becoming a judge, Lagoa served as pro bono counsel in 2000 to the lawful effort to prevent the return of young Elián González back to communist Cuba. However, some conservatives fear she may be moderate on a few issues, namely abortion.[1]
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While a Florida appellate judge, Lagoa reversed a disorderly conduct conviction in an impressive stand for free speech and against the government-is-always-right mindset of many, while quoting humorous politically incorrect testimony by the defendant:
| “ | [Defendant] Fields then testified that he was outside the Washington Mutual Bank speaking on the phone with a business associate when he noticed Officer Jackson with his weapon drawn. Upon seeing Officer Jackson, Fields stated, "And what the f-- you're going to do with that gun?" Fields testified that Officer Jackson struck him repeatedly and that he told the officer, "man, you hit like a b--h," and "my mama hit harder than that." Fields also said, "You must come from a line of b--s because you got nothing." This exchange continued until the back-up officers arrived at the scene and arrested Fields. The defense rested and renewed its motion for judgment of acquittal, which the trial court denied. ...
Fields' behavior of yelling into his phone and using profanity did not constitute "fighting words" or incite the crowd to action. Simply put, there was no evidence that the crowd gathered out of any purpose other than curiosity or to observe Fields' behavior. Because the State's evidence was insufficient to support Fields' conviction for disorderly conduct, we reverse the conviction. |
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Fields v. State, 24 So. 3d 646, 647-49 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009).
References
- ↑ Trump's Supreme Court court pick likely to be Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa: reports https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-supreme-court-court-pick-likely-to-be-amy-coney-barrett-or-barbara-lagoa-reports Fox News. Retrieved September 20th, 2020.