Court Opinion

ID: 9539625
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-07 16:07:14.330812+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T14:59:04.427026
License: Public Domain

HENDLEY, Judge (specially concurring). I am specially concurring because what I write could be considered not to be a proper part of the opinion. I am aware of the recent disciplinary proceedings against Cherryhomes. He was formally reprimanded by the Disciplinary Board for, among other things, making an obscene remark directed to Judge Fort. In re Cherryhomes, 24 SBB 1069, 188 N.M. 714 (1985). This incident occurred after the exchanges quoted in the foregoing opinion. I disagree with the Board’s questioning of the judge’s conduct in this case. My review of the record shows that Judge Fort exercised restraint and patience while Cherryhomes was belligerent. Judge Fort is commended for the manner in which he handled this unpleasant and difficult situation, which was brought about by Cherry-homes’ unreasonable refusal to answer a question put to him by the court.