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Category Archives: Humor
Trial Chicken – a day in the life
Last week was a term of court for Horry County Central Jury Court – on Thursday, six cases were dismissed that morning; cases where we would not accept pre-trial diversion or a plea, and insisted on a trial that morning. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Jury trials, Trial theory
Local judge has sex with prosecutor in courtroom . . . caught on video
Just kidding. I’m bored. The blawgosphere has become increasingly boring over the past year or so. I have about 30 blogs on my blog reader, and I used to read them avidly, daily, because about 1 in 3 would have … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging about blogging, Humor
Mexico … Pork … Cloud … Team
Words to avoid online – the Electronic Privacy Information Center has posted a list of key words used by Department of Homeland Security to monitor online speech; obtained through a lawsuit after DHS refused to release the information pursuant to … Continue reading
Posted in First Amendment, Freedom of Information, Humor
It’s a great day in South Carolina!
I laughed, and then scratched my head in confusion, last November when someone forwarded me this bill that was introduced to the legislature: SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: “Article … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Legislation
Question and answer
One thing I love about wordpress is the ability to easily see the search terms that bring people to the website – I had that ability with the platform I was using before, but I had to log in to … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging about blogging, Humor
Freedom of speech?
As a wmbf reporter was filming a live spot on crime in Myrtle Beach last Friday, a guy ran up, pushed her out of the way, grabbed her mic, and yelled “I am that nigger!” on live television. Classic. H/T … Continue reading
Bohemian Rhapsody – best DUI video ever?
Dude, physical violence is the least of my priorities. Instant classic.
Posted in DUI DWI Driving Under the Influence, Humor, Poetry and music
Snarky
In a recent trial I subpoenaed an assistant solicitor to testify; why doesn’t matter. While we were proffering the assistant solicitor’s testimony outside the presence of the jury (the prosecutor had moved to quash the subpoena), I let the cross-examination … Continue reading
Posted in Cross examination, Humor
U Raise ‘Em . . . We Cage ‘Em
T-shirts sold by the Twin Rivers Police Officer’s Association – the quote and picture of a young child behind bars is on the back of the shirt, and the Twin Rivers Police Officers Association logo is on the front. Apparently, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Police Misconduct
Motions and Orders
I do not personally vouch for the validity of any of these and I can only assume they are legit. If you have any to add, feel free to email or post in the comments. Via our local defense listserve … Continue reading
Posted in Humor