Even during sentencing, this guy is an a*hole

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Drunken pilot gets one year, is eligible for release



Associated Press

March 9 2006

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The unlicensed pilot who got drunk, stole an airplane,
flew it from Connecticut to New York and landed it at a closed airport was
sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison.

Because he has already served nine months, 21-year-old Philippe Patricio of
Bethel, Conn., is eligible for immediate release, but he still faces airport
security charges in Danbury, Conn.

Patricio's joyride with two friends last year won wide attention because it
seemed to demonstrate lax security at small airports despite the 2001
terrorist attacks.

He pleaded guilty in January to reckless endangerment, drunken flying and
resisting arrest. He admitted taking a single-engine Cessna from Danbury
Municipal Airport in the early hours of June 22, drunkenly flying it for
three hours and resisting arrest when he landed at the closed Westchester
County Airport.

Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano said at the time that when the
cockpit doors were opened "a significant number of beer cans" fell to the
tarmac.

Patricio, though unlicensed, said before an earlier court appearance that he
had enough training to fly the plane and never meant any harm.

Westchester County Judge Rory Bellantoni said during Wednesday's sentencing
hearing that the first thing people thought of when they heard about the
incident was terrorism.

After the remark, Patricio turned his back on the judge, who became angry,
The News-Times of Danbury reported.

"You seem to have a problem with stupidity," Bellantoni said.

The judge added, "You seem to have a bad attitude. You're angry at society
for punishing you for a crime you admit you committed."


Copyright 2006 Associated Press

"You seem to have a problem with stupidity," Bellantoni said. The judge added, "You seem to have a bad attitude. You're angry at society
for punishing you for a crime you admit you committed."

"A Daniel come to judgement!" (Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice)

Gotta love a straight-talking judge. I hope he runs for office some day
Can you imagine showing that kind of attitude in court?
Jeeeeezzz....

H.P. wrote:
Westchester County Judge Rory Bellantoni said during Wednesday's sentencing
hearing that the first thing people thought of when they heard about the
incident was terrorism.

After the remark, Patricio turned his back on the judge, who became angry,
The News-Times of Danbury reported.

"You seem to have a problem with stupidity," Bellantoni said.

The judge added, "You seem to have a bad attitude. You're angry at society
for punishing you for a crime you admit you committed."



Oh, yeah. This lad has a bright future... no doubt. We'll be hearing about him
again.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE

Don't get me wrong; the drunken non-pilot is clearly a danger to
himself and others, and deserves punishment, but the Judge's emotional
behavior reveals a glimpse of the vagaries of what passes for justice
in our nation.

Bull-roar.

You turn your back on a judge in his court room, and the book should be
thrown -- at your head.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:vxYPf.605486$084.409901@attbi_s22...
Don't get me wrong; the drunken non-pilot is clearly a danger to
himself and others, and deserves punishment, but the Judge's emotional
behavior reveals a glimpse of the vagaries of what passes for justice
in our nation.

Bull-roar.

You turn your back on a judge in his court room, and the book should be
thrown -- at your head.

Did you ever see those movies about old Arabia where the man bows and backs
out of the room? Ever wonder why that was?

Why do we insist on deifying our governmental people?

On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:16:27 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote in
vxYPf.605486$084.409901@attbi_s22::

You turn your back on a judge in his court room, and the book should be
thrown -- at your head.

Please cite the statute that grants the Judge the ability to assault
the defendant before him.

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Please cite the statute that grants the Judge the ability to assault
the defendant before him

Except in Judge Judy's courtroom there is none, however I think Jay's
point is that a judge should demand a certain amount of respect (if not
just for the fact that he/she can REALLY make your life miserable if
you give them a reason to) and this punk's alleged show of disrespect
was met with a strong reaction from the bench. Not having seen first
hand of course, nobody can say if it was justified but I doubt you'd
find much sympathy for the erstwhile pilot.



Turning your back on a judge could be considerd "Contempt" and in many
cases could bring a bigger penalty than the original crime itself. Personaly
I'm surprised he didn't get charged with contempt as well as "reckles
endangerment", "Impared operation of a aircraft" ect. ect. those alone could
probably have gotten him atleast 10 years. He should count his blessings the
judge was lenient this round!.

I have never heard of such a case up here in Canada (well none that survived
to answer to a judge anyway) but about 10 years or so ago someone stole a
152 or a 172 out of CYCW and tried doing stunts under a freeway overpass at
night. Well he survived the initial crash only to be killed by a
Tractor-Trailer highway rig that couldn't stop in time!

Some people are just natural nominees for the Darwin Awards.

Please cite the statute that grants the Judge the ability to assault
the defendant before him

Except in Judge Judy's courtroom there is none, however I think Jay's
point is that a judge should demand a certain amount of respect (if not
just for the fact that he/she can REALLY make your life miserable if
you give them a reason to) and this punk's alleged show of disrespect
was met with a strong reaction from the bench.

I have begun to question the respect due a judge given that judges have
become more politician-like in recent times.
They are now swayed by public opinion and private conversations,
disregarding the basic cannons of their trade.

On 9 Mar 2006 10:27:46 -0800, "
wrote in
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Please cite the statute that grants the Judge the ability to assault
the defendant before him

Except in Judge Judy's courtroom there is none,

Right.

however I think Jay's
point is that a judge should demand a certain amount of respect (if not
just for the fact that he/she can REALLY make your life miserable if
you give them a reason to) and this punk's alleged show of disrespect
was met with a strong reaction from the bench.

How much respect do you have for the judges who tried O.J. and Blake?
:-)

A judge's job is meting out justice, not demanding respect. In any
event, publicly implying the defendant is stupid doesn't enhance
judicial respectability (even if it's true), and could be
characterized as verbal assault, IMO.

Not having seen first hand of course, nobody can say if it was
justified but I doubt you'd find much sympathy for the erstwhile pilot.

Your use of the word 'erstwhile' here implies that the defendant once
held a pilots certificate; apparently he didn't.

john smith wrote:
I have begun to question the respect due a judge given that judges have
become more politician-like in recent times.
They are now swayed by public opinion and private conversations,
disregarding the basic cannons of their trade.


Be that as it may, it's like arguing with a cop. No good can come from it.

If you're smart, you'll show some respect whether you feel it or not, because at
least for that moment, the man has your life in his hands. You can show your
ass if you must, but be advised there's likely going to be a high price to be
paid for it. Only a stupid person tugs on Superman's cape.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE