Judge Hurley Teaches A Dirtbag Respect
BY BUDDY NEVINS
Broward Judge John “Jay” Hurley did good last week.
Hurley gave a dirtbag a lesson in respect and what happens when you talk back to a judge.
Accused criminal Brian Noval, 25, will now have four months in jail to think about the proper decorum in court.
This story has a happy ending for law-abiding citizens, but not for Noval who mouthed off to Hurley in court.
Hurley and Noval
Noval didn’t like the way his bond hearing was going last week. He was charged with agg. assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.
Hurley noted Noval was accused with going after the victim with a knife. Noval was already facing drug charges from earlier in the year.
Hurley believed that Noval had abused the freedom allowed him after the drug bust. He ordered him held without bond.
Noval shuffled away, muttering Hurley was a “cock.
The crowd of inmates, lawyers and others in the courtroom gasped. There was some laughter.
“What did he say?” Hurley asked. “Bring him back. Sir, what did you just say when you walked away?”
Hurley sentenced Noval to 60 days in jail for contempt.
Noval had some words with the judge.
Hurley sentenced him to another 60 days.
Good for you, judge.
There is enough coarseness in society without allowing it to seep into the courtroom.
The rest of us appreciate your toughness. The cornerstone of our society is respect for the law.
Hurley understands this.
Maybe Noval will understand something about respect after four months behind bars.
UPDATE: Hurley let Noval out of jail after four days, believing he learned his lesson.
December 21st, 2009 at 6:14 am
One more reason to re-elect Jay Hurley.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:13 am
Tough yes, but legally proper NO. That’s ok though. Who cares whether Hurley gave him a proper contempt hearing, as long as people like you Buddy are happy with it and say “Good for you, Judge,” and you speak for all of us when you state “The rest of us appreciate your toughness.” ????? This society really sucks. Full of hypocrites.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:39 am
I’m sure Noval will get a real lesson in what a cock is now.
December 21st, 2009 at 7:50 am
This is why a lot of judges were against a full time magistrate. They knew one judge would become famous. Jealous little twits.
December 21st, 2009 at 8:32 am
60 days is enough…this is overkill.
December 21st, 2009 at 10:16 am
I see nothing wrong with Judge Hurley’s ruling. One must learn to respect the judiciary. When appearing before the Court, this defendant not only admitted to the offense conduct with his comment, but disrespected the robe. Contrary to prior postings, it is the robe and the Court – not the person behind it that must be respected. Absent that, I hope you enjoy your stay in the Broward County Jail. Merry Christmas.
December 21st, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Good for you Judge Hurley. Oh were justice so swift in other cases. e.g. Why no arrests in the two British tourists that were killed on A1A in Ft Lauderdale in February ?
December 21st, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Excellent job Judge—He can use the four months as time served on the AGG Assault!
Happy Holidays Mr. C—
December 21st, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Only a complete waste of space doesn’t know not to act the fool in front of the law.
December 21st, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Much to the surprise of many, Jay has turned out to be one of the best judges in Broward.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:28 pm
He no bonded a defendant charged with a bondable offense. He held the defendant in contempt twice improperly. Those will be reversed soon by the appellate courts. Judge Hurley wasn’t listening when they taught contempt at judge school.
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I also saw your post on JAAB. You said the same thing there. You were wrong then and you are wrong again.
You need to review the video once. Sleep on it. Then, review it again. You will get it (I hope).
Here is where you are wrong.
First, Noval was not a defendant. He was an arrestee (are you really a lawyer?)
Hurley did NOT hold him no bond on a bondable offense. Hurley revoked his bond on the drug charge which he was out on bond for (arrested a couple of months prior). Hurley, appropriately gave him a bond on the new arrest for trying to stab his father (from what I hear, he was mad because dad took away his crack pipe). However, since his previous bond (drug charge)was revoked by Hurley, the defendant wasn’t going anywhere(Are you really a lawyer?).
Secondly, Hurley held the arrestee in direct criminal contempt. The arrestee is not entitled to a lawyer, and minimal due process for direct criminal contempt. The arrestee dropped the expletive to Hurley directly. Hurley advised him of the charge and gave him an opportunity to explain his actions. He didn’t have an explanation.Hurley hit on all cylinders.
I’ll admit it, I think that Hurley is a great judge and know that he did the right thing.
Next time you post, list your bar number. We may need proof.
January 12th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Hurley is a bad joke on us all.
The dirtbag as you call him was right. Dirtbag only used a half word. look at hurley’s treatment of a 78 year old grandmother because thinks he is GOD.
as in the wedding web bog hurley will want my ip address so he can again mis-use his office.
Hurley you are a real jerk.