In re Sheehan
Annotate this CaseThe Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) filed charges against Judge Brenda Sheehan of the Circuit Court after Sheehan pleaded guilty to the charge of driving under the influence, alleging that Judge Sheehan’s conduct violated the Code of Judicial Conduct and recommending that Judge Sheehan receive the sanction of a public reprimand. The Supreme Court approved the JQC’s findings and recommendation of a public reprimand, holding that Judge Sheehan’s conduct at issue in this case was reprehensible, undermined the public’s confidence in the integrity of the judiciary, and would not be tolerated.
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