Joe Rubio, Jr. - Equal Treatment Under The Law

Equal Treatment Under The Law

Rubio, Jr., said at the time that his father's "health is in a fragile state; however, the order by the courts was well thought out and reflected that they, too, are concerned about his condition." He continued: "I recognize that the law must be applied to everyone, equally. If someone does something wrong, then they have to face the consequences, including members of my family." Rubio, Sr., was released on November 24, 2006, after three and a half years of confinement. Rubio's brother, Carlos Manuel Rubio (born 1959), was sentenced to thirty-two months in federal prison in 2000 after his conviction in a case-fixing violation that involved DA office employees. He was released on August 2, 2002. The case also implicated an Alberto Rubio, an uncle of Rubio as well as a cousin. When asked why he chose not to run in 2008, Rubio noted that he easily survived the 2000 election despite the scandal and was unopposed in 2004. "Right now we're probably in the best political shape we've ever been. It's not because of not wanting to face another political battle. It's a financial decision," the DA explained.