A judge recognizes a defendant charged with burglary as an old classmate and encourages him to turn his life around.

But now years later, he's in trouble again and yes, he ended up in front of the same judge.

Here's Les Trent.

It was an unexpected reunion that shocked the nation.

A judge, about to hear a burglary case, recognizes the suspect.

Did you go to Nautilus for middle school?

Oh my goodness.

Oh my goodness.

The two former classmates come face to face in a setting that neither could have ever expected.

This is the nicest kid in middle school.

Oh my goodness.

He was the best kid in middle school.

I used to play football with him and all the kids and look what has happened, I'm so sorry.

Oh my goodness.

Arthur Booth's shame was there for everyone to see.

How a promising young man could have fallen so far.

Arthur Booth served 10 months in prison on the burglary rap.

He was released in 2016.

And guess who gave him a pep talk?

That same judge.

You've got to take care of your family, try and get a job, stay clean.

This is a group effort to see you succeed.

Don't let us down.

I won't, I promise not to.

Fast forward eight years later.

Sadly, Booth is in trouble once again and yep, just like last time, he finds himself before the same judge, Mindy Glazer of Miami-Dade Criminal Court.

This time, he's charged with a string of robberies and break-ins.

Booth was so embarrassed, he couldn't bear looking her in the eye.

Judge Glazer recused herself because of their school connection.

I can't hear your case, I'm gonna get another judge to hear it, okay?

So if you have a seat, somebody else will be here.

She made this final expression to her former classmate.

Hope things work out for you better.

The judge who took over the case ordered Booth held without bond.

He has pleaded not guilty.