Judge Makes Blunt Statement About Lawyer's Bizarre Behavior

This guy has some explaining to do.

I am very concerned that you have conducted this trial high.

— Pinellas Circuit Judge Chris Helinger, after noting that defense attorney Tobias Pardue “was making snorting sounds and resting his head on the lectern while questioning witnesses.” Pardue tested positive for amphetamine and benzodiazepine, but is on several medications so this result wasn’t conclusive and another hearing will be held next week.

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