A recently elected Houston, Texas judge hopes to bring an unique perspective to the bench.
Kevin Fine recently elected Judge of the 177th District Court of Harris County, Texas hopes to provide a fresh perspective to the bench. I doubt many sitting judges in the country have such a remarkable story as being crippled by drug addiction and coming back from that to win a county wide election.
As a judge he will be able stare into the eyes of a defendant in his court and candidly tell them that drug abuse can be beaten. This is vital in a felony court because so many of the defendants are drug addicts and need the hope that the "system" wants them to succeed. On the other hand, he will be able to recognize the ones that are not ready to overcome their addiction. He hopes to put this insightfulness to work immediately, and later assist with the "drug court" of Harris County.
While I do not know Kevin Fine personally, all of my dealings with him have been professional and courteous. He also seems to be knowledgeable about criminal law. I look forward to seeing him grow as a judge. He is going to be a judge that is going to think "outside of the judicial box."
what has happened to the fair, just judges of some day back if there were any, this guy seems crazy, just like preachers who get off dope and go into ministry. how did he ever get to be a judge?? Every day something shocking and nuttier than the one before. the tattoos alone would turn me off,