So the boys went as a theme again. We’ll never beat the year they went as Thing 1 and Thing 2, but this year’s theme went over pretty well. Especially when I took ‘em to the courthouse. More than one person asked
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The Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer blog, published by Jaime Spencer, focuses on criminal defense issues primarily within Texas. It covers topics such as marijuana legalization and regulation debates, judicial decision-making processes, legal ethics including unauthorized practice of law, and practical advice for criminal defendants on selecting legal representation. The blog also discusses broader criminal justice themes, legislative developments, and courtroom dynamics, often with reference to local and national legal contexts. It provides commentary on legal controversies, case law, and the intersection of law and public policy, reflecting the author's experience as a criminal defense attorney.
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The Average Cost of Conviction/Incarceration: $15,000+ (per year)
Hat Tip: Everyone who probably blogged about this a month ago when it was published, sorry I wasn’t paying attention at the time:
Incarceration reduces former inmates’ earnings by 40 percent when compared to demographically similar counterparts who have not…
“Concentrating”
For those who would like further proof that I don’t always spend my time wisely: I am collecting (cutting and pasting?) email signatures of lawyers on various listservs that I frequent. Don’t ask. Maybe it’ll make a blog post some day. Just…
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March to Keep Fear Alive
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Solution?
Bennett asked, in a comment to my puzzle post, whether I was just gonna leave folks hanging. That was probably the original plan. But he called me on it, so here goes. Honestly – unlike most sentences that start…
Rip Roaring Rarin’ And Ready For Trial
I was set on a jury docket yesterday morning and the case was going to be reached. It was my day to go. Of course, as usual, there were probably 30-40 cases set, but mine was going to be the…
A More Sophisticated Jury Trial Puzzle: Employees Must Wash Hands
OK, OK, I have provided an update/answer to the riddle in the last post. Such an addendum is unnecessary for my first two commenters, who found the riddle beneath them. I hope they find this one slightly more challenging.…
Verdict Riddle
Lance Stott and Dax Garvin (disclosure: my professional roommates/suitemates, and personal friends) started two separate jury trials a few months ago on a Monday. Let me digress a bit, and for the sake of clarity, define separate. Each individual lawyer…
Blog???
One of the big boys on the blawk sent me an email with a subject line the same as the title of this post. In its entirety, the email read “???”.* OK, point well taken. I’ve been in a blogging…
Sparta Townson, CEO Of Internet Guru Girl
From the internet guru girl blog:
Personal note from CEO of IGG:
While there are many ways to project your business on line, you have to make sure you feel comfortable with the company or person you are intrusting[sic]…