In its dismissal letter, the State Bar unbelievably stated in part: “A lawyer’s reasonable belief that evidence is false does not preclude its presentation to the Trier of fact”
I was absolutely stunned to discover that it is permissible for Florida attorneys to elicit false testimony in order to prevail in a criminal and/or civil matter. I’m confident that you are equally stunned!
As Florida’s highest elected law-enforcement officer I cannot imagine that you would support such conduct. In fact, I’m sure as an attorney and member of the Florida State Bar that you are thoroughly embarrassed by such a ruling.
Obviously, this unprecedented ruling is in effect an admission that Florida’s Judges are basically in the business of acting as referees over “Liars Contests” conducted by attorneys while presenting evidence in support of their claims in criminal or civil trials.
This ruling will obviously negate the necessity of “a search for the truth” since truth-telling isn’t likely to bear any financial fruit for the contestants. The State may as well employ a Bob Barker look-alike for each court and have him announce to all of the attorney-contestants prior to trial “Come on Down.”
Unfortunately, once this rather unique and novella legal finding becomes known to other State Bar Associations and/or State Supreme Courts, along with the media, the Florida legal community will likely become the laughing stock of the country.
I am quite hopeful, in fact I’m confident that you will take appropriate action to reverse the State Bar’s conduct in promoting “subornation of perjury” among the Florida Bar.
In addition to filing an ethics complaint against Mr. Baez, I also have communicated with Judge Perry, Chief Justice Canady and State Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff regarding this matter. Those communications can be found at the URLs listed at the end of this letter.
Thanks for your time and attention to this serious matter and I look forward to your prompt reply.
Dave Palmer
The Watchdawg
Folsom, CA 95630
Ethics Complaint v Casey Anthony Attorneys Jose Baez & James Mason
http://tinyurl.com/6e3fobw
Letter to Orlando Judge Belvin Perry re: conduct of Atty. Jose Baez in Anthony trial
http://tinyurl.com/3fnkkk8
Letter to Chief Justice Canady re: misconduct of Atty. Jose Baez during Anthony trial
http://tinyurl.com/4537fsf
Did Casey Anthony’s so-called lawyer Jose Baez give the Florida Bar a black eye?
http://tinyurl.com/3p43uzq
Florida Bar rules Casey Anthony’s lawyer Jose Baez can introduce false testimony
http://tinyurl.com/3k73lnw
Letter to FL Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff re: State Bar ruling allowing for false testimony
http://tinyurl.com/3rekgkp
