tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post2120516913190344284..comments2024-03-27T14:54:46.050-04:00Comments on Southern District of Florida Blog: It's 50 years...David Oscar Markushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18386723948607633980noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-61571158439497462372010-06-10T11:03:50.166-04:002010-06-10T11:03:50.166-04:00While 40 or 30 might have been more appropriate, 5...While 40 or 30 might have been more appropriate, 50 is not outrageous given federal sentencings and the harm caused by SR. He certainly caused substantially more harm than the street-level crack dealer or the Cuban captain bringing a boatload of political refugees to the USA, both of whom are doing similar time in federal custody. J. Cohn wanted to send a strong message to any would-be SR's out there --- and he did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-42480639854007417742010-06-10T09:12:34.702-04:002010-06-10T09:12:34.702-04:00A life sentence is far in excess of what is requir...A life sentence is far in excess of what is required to carry out the four goals of sentencing. Would twenty years in jail not have been sufficient to deter other potential fraudsters (if they are subject to deterrence at all)? Twenty years or fifty years would both result in Rothstein's incapacitation for plenty of time; indeed, the mere conviction itself, much less a lengthy jail term, would seem to prohibit his recidivism. Fifty years is not a just punishment in light of similar sentences -- as bad as Rothstein was Dreier was every bit his equal. Just watch the 60 minutes interview with Dreier if you don't believe me. Finally, rehabilitation, something that would otherwise seem possible with Rothstein, is now precluded. He will never get out of jail. This seems to be a wasteful and unjustly long sentence, out of line with the goals of sentencing.Criticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-15032184102928058302010-06-10T08:47:37.400-04:002010-06-10T08:47:37.400-04:00Dreier was arrested impersonating one of his clien...Dreier was arrested impersonating one of his clients in order to steal money from him.<br /><br />I agree with Rumpole that 50 years is ridiculous, given the Dreier case. Rothstein didn't try to steal a client's identity, but Dreier did. Dreier didn't forge a court order or two, but Rothstein did. Those things are relevant conduct, but is the forging of a court order really worth 30 years over Dreier's sentence, which presumably took into account the impersonation? That's preposterous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-42213292510715330512010-06-09T21:52:44.804-04:002010-06-09T21:52:44.804-04:00Rumpole you are way off base. Is there "anyon...Rumpole you are way off base. Is there "anyone" you think should be punished at the maximum end of any sentence? The guy had an offense level of 52. His fraud swept through SOFLA like Hurricane Andrew. <br /><br />As to the forged Court orders, they are considered relevant conduct, and should be taken into consideration. As an attorney, you should be appalled at his conduct not minimizing his lack of vernacular and grammar. <br /><br />Since the guidelines are advisory now, why should Drier be used as a model for this type of case? I'm not familiar with all the details of Drier's background, but I would be willing to bet he didn't measure up to Rothstein's pomp and corrupt ties. <br /><br />The collateral damage has yet to be seen from this case, it will be substantial. Rothstein deserved every year of the 50 he got. <br /><br />Now let's talk reality, he will be coming back on a Rule 35 in the future. Maybe a year or two after things die down. If his cooperation is as substantial as I expect it was and is, he will get a significant chunk off his sentence and will fall closer to the 30 Nurik asked for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9615048.post-57173568335127924352010-06-09T18:05:13.610-04:002010-06-09T18:05:13.610-04:00An absolutely shameful sentence. Nurik- who I don&...An absolutely shameful sentence. Nurik- who I don't think has done a great job was right on in regards to the drier case in NYC and Drier got 20, <br /><br />Cohn's recitation of the forged orders borders on the vengeful. First- since the court was a victim in the forgery, it's almost as if Cohn is striking back on behalf of his fellow Judges whose names Rothstein forged. <br />Second- have you read those orders? A 12th grader could write better than that. I have a hard time believing Rothstein could try a misdemeanor much less be the trial lawyer he claims. If I was opposing counsel and received an order like the one Rothstein wrote I would immediately call the Judge's chambers and ask his deputy if he recently suffered a stroke. The forged orders were ridiculous and not believable. <br /><br />Going back to my previous comment, to believe 50 is a correct sentence, Cohn is saying that if Rothstein got sentenced in1960, getting out today would be a just punishment. That is utterly ridiculous. <br /><br />A good judge just gave out a bad sentence.Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.com