I Am The Jurist, Goo Goo G'Joob

JUNE 1--Before his sentencing earlier this year on a felony burglary conviction, Andrew McCormack filled out a form which asked for a 'recommendation as to what you think the Court should do in this case.' The Montana man, 20, wrote, 'Like the Beetles say, 'Let It Be.'' Well, that response did not sit well with Gregory Todd, a 56-year-old District Court judge (and Fab Four fan). In a sentencing memorandum--a copy of which you'll find below--Todd first corrected McCormack's misspelling and then schooled the young defendant on the band's discography. But in the end, Todd sentenced McCormack to just three years probation, and ordered him to perform community service and pay a fine. McCormack is pictured in the above Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office mug shot. (2 pages)