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“All rise. This court is now in session. The Honorable Judge Kyle Smith presiding,” said the bailiff in the Miami-Dade County courthouse.
“You may be seated,” said Judge Smith, who had been a judge for more than a decade. Smith was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush and had built up a reputation of someone who was tough on crime. Many defense attorneys tried to avoid Judge Smith, given his reputation.
“We are here today for the sentencing of Mr. Mike Taylor. The defense counsel and the assistant state attorney have reached an agreement, correct?”
“That is correct, Your Honor,” said the assistant state attorney.
“The State is asking for five years in state prison, while the defense attorney is asking for zero jail time, supervised probation, and drug treatment,” said Judge Smith as he sq
