Judge Guillroy suspended
January 21, 2010
Las Cruces, New Mexico: Joseph Guillroy, a Magistrate Judge in Las Cruces, was suspended for allegedly: talking badly about Presiding Judge Oscar Frietze within earshot of the public (January of 2008); shouting at and threatening a defendant; talking about ongoing trials during smoking breaks; napping; and other acts of irresponsibility. He has been suspended without pay since January 9, 2010. After 60 days he will return but he must complete a 12-month supervised probation and formal mentorship. The court noted that Judge Guillroy seemed willing to accept responsibility and correct the problems.[1]
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