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Courtroom Decorum: No laughing and no drugs
If you go to court, don’t laugh. If you go to court and laugh, don’t have drugs on you. From the Sun News: A Fayetteville man who was waiting for his case to be heard Friday drew the ire of … Continue reading
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Secret Agent Man
Some blogging music by Johnny Rivers. If you look closely, you can tell that what I’m displaying is a blog post and not a damn FBI badge. The FBI wants Wikipedia to take this seal off its website. Seriously? Solidarity: Popehat, A … Continue reading
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Memorial Day
Today we observe Memorial Day and honor our fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. Some of us will. For others, today is simply another day off. Freedom ain’t cheap. For the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to … Continue reading
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Extreme Makeover for Horry County Police Officer
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is in Horry County this week to build a new home for the Suggs family. This is a good story. According to the Sun News, Horry County Police Officer Derrick Suggs and his wife have a large family: Since … Continue reading
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The First Annual Social Media Tyro Best Law Blogs Contest
I am an old fashioned lawyer. Two months ago I didn’t know what a blog was. My friend introduced me to his blog and I started this one. Since then I have learned a great deal about the internet and … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone on this here wide world of web. I am reminded by Mark Bennett that today is the day when we celebrate the birthday of a first-century criminal defense lawyer. I remember that story from my childhood. I also … Continue reading
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Myrtle Beach man arrested after punching man, stealing money
The title to this post is the headline of an article on breaking news from the Sun News. A Myrtle Beach man was arrested for punching a man and stealing his money after he told the victim he would help him … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving
Every holiday stands on its own merits. To single one out as the best only invites criticism. I like Thanksgiving. It means more to me than the fact that the courthouse is closed for four consecutive days. It is a … Continue reading
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A Salute
A salute to the man standing on the overpass today in the pouring rain. I don’t know him or anything about him.I did not see him in person because I didn’t drive that way today. I saw him on the … Continue reading
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