What I Learned In Court

I learned that you should let your client stand close to the table. This way if he's so drunk he can't see straight then he can support himself. I also learned that judges have a good sense of humor.
In Oregon the state changed the way it managed courts in the early 90's. Because of that switch a lot of paperwork got lost. Ocassionally a defendant will get off of a charge or not get an enhancement b/c they can't find the paperwork from before the switch. It happens frequently enough that I've already seen it a couple of times in my two weeks.
This makes me wonder about New Orleans. The amount of papework and evidence that's been lost has to be staggering. I wonder how many people are going to get their charges dismissed b/c the state can't find the original poice reports, court records, or evidence. I also wonder how many people's paroles are going to be screwed up b/c letters showing completion of community service or negative urinalysis have been destroyed.

I decided to go as a crazy cat lady for Halloween. It worked out okay. The five o clock shadow really helps me pull off a very feminine look.
I went to see The Spits last night. I was going to take my camera and post pictures. B/c I usually forget to empty the memory card or put full batteries in I doubled checked. Then I set my camera by the door so I wouldn't forget it and went to the show. Thus there are no pictures. There are two more shows this week. Lets see if I cna remember my camera even once!