Caylee/Casey Anthony Case: AND THE FIRST BLINK DARWIN AWARD GOES TO…… JOSE BAEZ
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Orlando, FL– In a word, YOWZA.
I freely admit I have caught many a fly in my trache while my yap was left hanging open at some of the legal filings by Jose Baez et al, in this case.
The latest motion to suppress the recorded conversation between convicted felon and “lifer” Robin Lunceford and Jose Baez has insipred the first ever Blink Darwin Award, or, THE BLARWIN.
In his Motion for a protective order to keep the call out of discovery, Esteemed Blarwin recipient, Jose Baez, claims he did not know his conversation was being recorded, and apparently, what type of phone line was being used although he states the call was transferred to his cell phone.
HOLD THE PHONE
Pun intended. It would be impossible for him to be unaware that Lunceford was not calling from the Lowell Annex. As Baez is aware, inmates at Lowell Annex MUST have the number they are calling on an approved list in advance AND they may only call collect. From Lowell Annex Rules:
Incoming telephone calls for offenders will not be accepted. In the event of family emergency (such as serious illness or death in the family) you may contact the chaplain’s office. The chaplain will notify the offender.
Offenders, except those in administrative confinement, disciplinary confinement, close management or on death row are allowed to make collect telephone calls. Offenders are allowed to place up to 10 telephone numbers on their authorized phone list. If the offender has not placed your number on the list, he or she cannot call you.
Offenders can change their phone list every six months. There are two exceptions to this policy: < ?xml:namespace prefix =”" o />
- If someone already on the list changes his or her phone number, the offender can have the new number placed on the list.
- If an offender gets married, he or she can have the spouse added to the list.
All telephone calls are limited to 10 minutes and are subject to monitoring (except legal counsel).
Of course we all know that correctional facilities cannot monitor calls between inmates and their counsel. Ms. Lunceford is not represented by Mr. Baez, and if he were interviewing her as a prospective witness as he states, he knows full well he needs to pack the car and head on over to Ms. Lunceford’s pad after requesting the visitation officially.
If the first few meatless morsels of the motion don’t grab ya, I offer my personal fave. “It is a felony”. I have news for you Mr. Baez, the State has already listened to it. This would be how it is DISCOVERABLE, or subject to discovery in the first place.
Now, you know Jose copied and pasted some of the States own verbiage from the motion regarding Joe Jordan’s snafu. A surreptitious recording in a two way notification state is not even in the same zip code as a collect call from jail with NO EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY.
Is it me or does anyone else think this was an attempt at circumventing rules at the Pokey Mr. Baez is so famous for?
You know, the ole “Im willing to have her call me collect, bein’ that I’m on the list.. I will transfer the call to you-
-signed, unknown caller to unknown number sometime in early May.
HINT: If you want to claim something is work product you might not want to disclose portions of it in your motion. It just *Might* give the appearance you don’t want the recording out but want to make an accusation publicly that favors your client.
Bottom Line: An inmate placed a collect call, subject to the rules of the facility in which she is incarcerated. As dictated by protocol, the call was monitored and is therefore subject to public release. I for one, look forward to hearing it.
After all, it did earn a Blarwin, and I was saving that all year.
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Now, I call that a big Belly Laugh! Thanks Blink.
We needed a break.
B
Thank you dear Blink. I knew you could make me laugh. ROFLMAO
A Blarwin Award — I am laughing so hard, going to have some leakage. It’s worth it!
Me wonders when she added Blarwin Award winner’s number to her list. Maybe it was time for her six month check-up, I mean update.
Blink~ It shows your great insight and generosity to award the BLARWIN to the ever humble but oh so deserving Jose Baez. Thank you from all of us who day after day want to give him the credit he is due.
I so hope that one day, he will be able to sit his DISBlarwin right next to his Blarwin. That way he can fondly reminiscence about his short gig as a lawyer.
Lol. I have the distinct feeling we will not be disappointed.
B
This guy is so out of it as an attorney. I can hardley wait for the trial. It will be a laugh a minute when Baize is speaking.
We needed this in this case.
BEST COMMENT MADE SO FAR AND SO TRUE. WHAT A DUMMY HE IS, NOW WE KNOW WHY IT TOOK HIM 5 YEARS TO GET HIS LICENSES TO PRATICE LAW.
ahem. Actually 8. He was denied entrance to the Bar initially.
B
I had a semi stressful hot califonia day!
than I get home feeling low spirited!
UNTIL!!! I read blinks new post and!! I felt like wow this is what I needed at the end of a frustrating day. thanks blink and klaasend super cool. hope he is toast or roast!!!
I dont understand….why would he care if the call is released if the caller says she lied about kc? wouldnt that help the defense…am I missing something here?….or could there be something baez said during the call that he doesnt want john q public to hear?
Texas Grandfather
I hear ya I cannot wait to see him in court. He is so Mr gomerpyle and not perry mason. oh did I say mason lol. shazam shazam he is good for a couple of months of good comedy. He is such a putz!!! He dont need marshmallows for his roast session.
I think by the look on the judge’s face he may have been thinking of a similar award. So Jose wasn’t informed it was being recorded… wouldn’t that have been his secretary’s (or whoever transferred the call) responsibility since that person most likely heard the recording? I’d be embarrassed to say I didn’t know it was recorded. He’s not.
I would like to know where you found that original photo. It’s actually a pretty good one. He looks like a fun guy. On the other hand, as to the story:
I stepped in poo, please wipe my shoe…(Baez to the judge).
Isn’t it better to watch where you are walking first?
Even if he succeeded in getting the judge to rule for him, the penal institution has to release the recording under Florida’s FOIA.The judge’s ruling would not apply to them. What a dork………..
Who shall write for it first?
I am thinking he has something in that conversation which will incriminate him. Nothing she said would help or hurt KC as it is out who he was talking to on the call. I am betting he has again done something unethical.
Absolutely. This is the one.
B
To quote that food chain that I cannot eat at…..da da da dada…I’m lovin’ it!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
I thought that phone calls made from inmates in our Florida jail facilities to individuals on the ‘outside’ could not be placed to cell phones only to landlines or is there an exception when you call an attorney ?
Oh, I can’t wait to read Ms Drian Burdic’s written response to this motion. She can be whitty.
I am in awe of her “even-ness”.
However, I think this is a job for Jeff Ashton.
B
I wonder if Baez will be able to remain as Casey’s attorney.
Blink, you are the best!
Thank you for posting the rules for inmates telephone privileges. There is no way an inmate in any state can make a call to anyone with out the permission of the recipient agreeing to accept the COLLECT call. You have the option to accept, deny or block the calls. Bozo surely does not think we’re that stupid. If an inmaate buys a phone card and yes they can call cell phones with it but you STILL have to accept the call.
That is correct.
What is odd to me, is that Miss Lunceford is listed as “close management”, which would actually deny her phone access. However, I would assume that was probably due to these malfeasons.
Love that word. Say it like Margie in Fargo.
B
“You know, the ole “Im willing to have her call me collect, bein’ that I’m on the list.. I will transfer the call to you-
-signed, unknown caller to unknown number sometime in early May.”
Ouch. Bullseye.
The contents of that call just may be the fall of the House of Jose.
The single biggest thing that gavone has going for him is that there is not a soul in the legal community, or law enforcement, that wants to reset the clock on this case.
What exactly is the legal remedy for disbarring the dude you never wanted to join in the first place?
As long as the FLA bar is allergic to egg on their face, short of video of Baez knocking down a 7-11 with Lunceford, you will not see a change of counsel.
That is a foolish position that has backfired tenfold already.
Hell, Macaloose-o is making reality TV. There is no downside to this for some.
Let me tell you about the prettiest little 34 month old. Her name is Caylee Marie.
She was allegedly murdered by her Mother, and tossed in a bog to rot, but not before being scavenged piece by piece by the indigenous.
Her duct taped skull was found by a man urinating next to it.
You have got to be kidding me that these effs continue to behave like this.
It galls me to no end, that this little girl has NOBODY in her family that puts her first.
It is maddening to me, this cross-section of human condition via fishbowl.
She was a sweetie-baby. She was innocent, and strangers care more for her legacy than her own family.
I guess I am learning the anger never really leaves me, and I do not have her teensy crocs in my closet.
O wait- neither do the A’s. They are in an evidence locker.
Sick.
B
*I apologize to most gavones.
I’m sorry if I have missed this, but do we know when the judge will rule on this?
I believe it is scheduled for hearing.
However, I expect that to change.
B
BLINK…. wftv.. REPORTS,,, Defense Looking at George… Said who was the last to see Caylee alive…. His duct tape, and Stickers came out of his home. Sorry but this was all I caught. WOW… Here come the big yellow bus!…
Love this article!! And the photo. Plus Fargo, Raising Arizona and all of those dark comedies are my favs of all time. Especially Fargo – since my whole family is from northern Minnesota. I actually have an aunt – Margie/Marge and all of my cousins sound exactly like that. Great post B!!
I am jealous. I want an Aunt Margie. Go Vikings (I do not mean that)
lol
B
Blink,
is this the lady that Casey was cooresponding with in the jail? as if so, Baez and crew set them up for this right?
I hope this is the case as maybe Casey will get a good attorney and get this trial in gear!
George get out of your girlie panties, and hop into your man pants, and talk until you can’t talk anymore….. Show them who’s the MAN!
Blink, from where you’re standing, does it look like it is still full speed ahead for JUSTICE FOR CAYLEE MARIE ANTHONY? And that the inmate and her family will get what they “deserve”? I’ve just never seen so much GARBAGE piled up in one same place.
you can take the man out of the ghetto
but
you cant take the ghetto out of the man!!
what a dufus the laughing stock of other seasoned attorneys
comon!! 8 yrs to pass the bar exam
now we see why
Seriously. WHAT network would be desperate enough to hire this tool once he is disbarred? Because obviously that is what he’s banking on and why he is dragging this case out to infinity. Any attorney worth anything would have convinced Casey to plea long ago. This idiot thinks he is all that and a bag of chips in the limelight. When will someone say enough is enough?
O.k., wouldn’t the state simply be able to file a motion requesting Jose Baez’ cell phone records for May 2010? Or how about the Lowell Annex filing a motion to determine if it’s procedures were violated by either the inmate in question or the recipient in question? Wouldn’t those records show all of Baez’ incoming calls and the number which the call came from? Wouldn’t the number then be traceable, as to whether or not it came from the Correctional Facility’s telephone system, a rogue attorney’s phone, or a contraband cell phone (as Mr. Baez so handily suggests)? Hello?! Am I missing some important fact here or does this motion seem superfluous (extra, unnecessary)? It reminds me of a certain motion filed to force a judge to recuse himself from a certain murder trial wherein a certain client is accused of killing a certain little girl (eyes rolling). Once again, be careful what you motion for Baez…this one will come back to bite you too! I’m alarmed that anyone with a law degree could be so ignorant. Yowza is right, Blink! Guess Robin Lunceford will be finding herself in a hot mess either way this goes with an illegal phone call-not too smart. Wonder who her attorney is and her visitors can thank Jose Baez for the added attention. Just my 2cents.
Exactly.
Thus why the vague “call in may” and no detail.
I would open an inquiry specifically into the “contraband phone” issue- sounds like jose has knowledge.
Here is what will decide the fate of this…….
Who called earlier in the day, and what part did they play in the subsequent call.
B
A Blarwin Award… LMAO!
I love it, Blink. Great Post.
I have really tried hard in this case to seperate client from attorney but after witnessing Baez continue to push the envelope ethically, I just can not stand the dude.
Is it wrong to laugh out loud as the Duhfense takes the train down the very tracks that you have laid, and makes every single stop that you predicted along the way?
Look out George… I hear the choo-choo…. but Blink has better ears….. she heard it a long, long time ago.
I dunno- you think they will expense us as a mock trial? Emphasis on the mock?
B
Baez knows those rules so well that he covered his arse by including the fact that the call was transfered to his cell phone.Like he would take a call without asking who it is .You know how they say people and thier pets start to look alike!
***On my feet giving Blink a standing O***
Your little speech leaves no stone unturned. Our little cherub will have her justice, and these soul-less bandits will get theirs. And Mama doll will dance.
O mama.
With me till the end and I do not even have one.
I apolly, I am angry today for Caylee. I admit, some days, focus and I are strangers.
My compassion for miss little lady wins out.
B
Too funny!!! cute article.
LOL… BlinktheProphet… has a decent “ring” to it. But I like you as BlinkonCrime already so I am admittedly biased.
I would love to hear your thoughts on Kenney-Baden’s noticeable absence lately. It is my understanding that LKB is the forensic expert on the case and her main role is to challenge the procedures and protocols that the labs used to analyze the forensics…. could it be that there is nothing challengeable in this area?
And while I am asking…. CA claimed that Caylee is alive again…. Do you think that CA is desperate to cover up for all the tips that she generated and for purposely perpetuating the Caylee is missing myth, so she could pocket donations? I suspect that Dominic has some info that is not favorable to the Anthony’s…. but it may just be wishful thinking on my part as everyone seemed to pick sides very early in this case.
LKB- out
Have you ever heard of evidence analysis without your lead forensic/DNA counsel?
B
I see where wftv.com is reporting that the defense is investigating George. Well Blink you always said that George and Cindy would be under that bus. Lets hope after George’s last appearance that he has wised up to the reality of the situation and realizes that he wont get any help from Cindy if the defense wants to offer him up as a sacrifice to the alter of Casey. Everyone is grist for their mill.
Cheney Mason needs to move on – he might have been a good lawyer when he was younger, but he certainly has lost his touch – and definitely his hearing!
Dangit!… I tried to slyly elicit some Dominic info but notta from Blink… you hold your cards very close to the vest… not playing poker with you!
But I do appreciate your insights about LKB… I have suspected that she jumped ship before Lyon but has witheld formal notification because of the way it portrays the Defense.
I won’t break my arm petting myself on the back… but I still think that i chose my screen name wisely.
artgal16
lol lol lol the part about cheney masons touch and hearing.
there was a country and western song that went along the lines like this! I hear the train a coming a coming down the line. lol headed for the baez camp. I hope he gets disbarred the fool takes kindness for stupidity.
I hope he gets disbarred. Theres not a night blink that I dont go to bed praying for justice for caylee and for god to use divine intervention with the inept parents, brother and especialy the attorney that they won at a sewing circle bingo party.
you know I dont care for george much but I sure dont think he should be the one throwed under the bus! it’s cindy I would love to see under there but by the time they get around to it! she will not be able to fit under the bus . pun intended.
If I was him I would take singing lessons right quick and tell everything cindy has ordered everyone including baez and conman to do. or visa versa. I get sick looking at baez’s face I dont even listen to his voice I will read it thats how sick I am of he and lee and cindy and of course casey. we need to pray that this all backfires in baez’s face right quick. that man does not have any business practicing law.
I am glad he didnt decide to be a dr. lord help us
I think we spend more time trying to fight for justice for little caylee than her own family. sindy has cataracts in her eyes in the shape of dollar signs.
I am just hopping this Bluffoon does not cause this whole thing to reset. Justice is supposed to be swift. Jose is not swift, that is for sure.
Oh Caylee, what have they done to you? They started using you before you were born and they continue to disrespect you at every turn.
You have a worldwide family who cares about you and loves you. We will not let you down, no matter how many bluffoons they throw in our path.
Rest in ever loving arms, Caylee.
Blink,
Quick question for you: How can Baez use his Blackberry or IPod or whatever he’s sharing with Casey,during court? How does the court know he’s not communicating with Cindy (3 rows back) collaborating on her upcoming testimony? Or Lee, out in the hallway with his lawyer? How does Judge Perry know (or do we know) he’s not passing messages from Cindy to Casey and vice-versa, thereby skirting the OCSO inmate communication rules? I think the electronics should be mandatorily checked at the door and retrieved when you exit. I don’t trust Baez- he’s already proven himself untrustworthy (“Your Honor we have proof that the body was not in the woods…” “We have proof that TES searched that are and did not find the body because it wasn’t there.”, etc.). ITA-he does seem to have some knowledge of contraband cell phones and lawyers who will allow “illegal” calls. Then again, from what we’ve read from Cindy, he wasn’t exactly been legally ferrying the A’s letters into jail to Casey either. Then there’s that business of having to be warned by the jail not to physically touch/hug his client. Straight up-I don’t trust Baez…I don’t Judge Perry or the Bailiff should either. My own opinion. I think the Bailiff should sit directly behind Baez from now on.
I believe that whatever screen he was using was not there last time, so I am wondering if he was admonished for it privately at sidebar.
B
The very knowledgeable Maura over at The Hinky Meter said on Jul 19, 2010 – 03:07:08 }
“In Florida, it is illegal to record conversations unless both parties are informed in advance that the conversation will be recorded and both parties give consent to the recording.
If Robin called her ex-inmate friend and the friend forwarded the call to Baez’s secretary/answering service, then neither the secretary nor Baez heard the prison’s standard warning that the call was being recorded.”
Except in the case where Baez knew, which he admits, he was speaking to Robin Lunceford in jail.
He is a criminal defense attorney, if he is not aware their would be no expectation of privacy on that call, I would be very concerned if he were my counsel.
Secondly, I submit the whole call earlier in the day was to circumvent the rules in the first place.
B
Blink said:
Let me tell you about the prettiest little 34 month old. Her name is Caylee Marie.
She was allegedly murdered by her Mother, and tossed in a bog to rot, but not before being scavenged piece by piece by the indigenous.
Her duct taped skull was found by a man urinating next to it.
You have got to be kidding me that these effs continue to behave like this.
It galls me to no end, that this little girl has NOBODY in her family that puts her first.
It is maddening to me, this cross-section of human condition via fishbowl.
She was a sweetie-baby. She was innocent, and strangers care more for her legacy than her own family.
I guess I am learning the anger never really leaves me, and I do not have her teensy crocs in my closet.
O wait- neither do the A’s. They are in an evidence locker.
Sick.
B
Blink: My anger meter is about to burst. What the Hell is Sindie wearing on her wrist if she thinks little Caylee is still alive? Isn’t that her ashes in her wristband? CHEESEANDRICE!
Blink – I completely agree with you, all I’m saying is, in his mind he is trying to use this as a way to say he never heard the actual recording notifying him that the call was recorded, thus all the vagueness about the call in May… He is an idiot…IMHO
Nope, we agree. Additionally we are assuming he is telling the truth about the specifics of the call in the first place. No doubt he is vague about the May call because it can be found on his cell phone bill.
B
lol! Jose is such a card
Love the photo B!
Northern MN here too and I have an Auntie Marge!!! She is also my god mother and a boozer! She will tell ya like it is after a few…
And yes GO VIKINGS!!!
George looked way uncomfortable walking into court… It looked like he had no desire to be anywhere close to there.
God bless ya blink!
OMG! Just read the article in the Sentinel stating KC’s team is investigating George. Blink said this a long time ago but I just did not see how the defense could ever put that big of a twist on this case, but they are and will.
It must be a burden to be as smart as Blink. You amaze me!!!
Why did the Anthonys fight so hard to keep the autopsy pictures hidden if it was not Caylee? Everything they did points to them knowing that Caylee is deceased.
Baez is now saying investigating George is part of the preparation for the penalty phase if it gets to that. (what else is he going to say) wkmg.com
Blink please explain how this “lawyer” can continue with all this and NOT be booted out – is the court looking the other way, so to speak, because to start over would be stupid, costly, etc.? i don’t get it – why is he allowed to continue, just sidebar hand slaps and life goes on? better for casey for appeals? i say NOT fair, she does deserve a fair trial and laywers with a clue of laws that they abide by – what gives, how can mason go along w/ this and risk his rep, or is he in on it too – please explain, oh and look out george, they’re gunning for you STAND UP man!!!!
I’ve never seen so many Joan Baez haters. You people are relentless. And to think Blink nearly 86′d *me* for hitting below the belt.
From WKMG-Orlando, http://www.clickorlando.com/news/index.html:
“Baez said George Anthony’s suicide attempt may convince a jury to spare his client’s life because it shows how Caylee’s death has affected the family.”
Meaning, if KC gets the death penalty, George might be compelled to try it again so they’d better not give her DP? BTW, “it shows how Caylee’s MURDER has affected” them, but we won’t forget the other “effects” on the family, like lying, cheating, destroying/altering evidence, blaming everyone else, inventing evidence, collecting money off their murdered grandchild…ad nauseum.