Achievement Unlocked: Juris Doctorate

[vincent_richter]

Gotta be careful with that, too.
Many a man's been mistaken for Ol' Squint, for shouting nonsense at empty chairs.

[Bozo]

Congrats dude!! I almost forgot we were going to have a lawyer among us. And good luck with Bar!

[GearRyu]

Originally Posted by DalekSec

WOOT!!! WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least once..you have to call a judge "Judgey Wudgey" and yell out NYUK NYUK NYUK in the courtroom!!! *grin*

I'm flamboyant, but not that flamboyant. :-P

There is room for some informality between attorneys, judges, and opposing council. However, it usually happens outside of the courtroom. There's a concept called "decorum of the courtroom". Basically, it's the idea that the courtroom needs to be a place of dignity, formality and respect - so as to effectuate justice and avoid ending up with situations like Inherit the Wind (where, sadly, some of the bizarre courtroom behavior did occur in real life).

Good time as any to mention that I sport a long ponytail. No, I'm not cutting it when I get a job (with the eternal caveat, "unless I have to"). It actually works in my favor if I go into criminal defense. Strangest thing was when a criminal defense attorney whom I clerked for told me, in no uncertain terms, "do not cut your hair". Which is a relief, as I could no longer do this: *swish swish - swish swish*

Thanks, Bozo. And good luck with your continued medical studies. :-)

[DalekSec]

Originally Posted by GearRyu

I'm flamboyant, but not that flamboyant. :-P

There is room for some informality between attorneys, judges, and opposing council. However, it usually happens outside of the courtroom. There's a concept called "decorum of the courtroom". Basically, it's the idea that the courtroom needs to be a place of dignity, formality and respect - so as to effectuate justice and avoid ending up with situations like Inherit the Wind (where, sadly, some of the bizarre courtroom behavior did occur in real life).

Good time as any to mention that I sport a long ponytail. No, I'm not cutting it when I get a job (with the eternal caveat, "unless I have to"). It actually works in my favor if I go into criminal defense. Strangest thing was when a criminal defense attorney whom I clerked for told me, in no uncertain terms, "do not cut your hair". Which is a relief, as I could no longer do this: *swish swish - swish swish*

Thanks, Bozo. And good luck with your continued medical studies. :-)

Oh Lord...

No...NOOOOO...

Behold your future!!!



Even though I sport rather long hair and, often tie it back...I just... EEEEEEEEEEEEK!

[DalekSec]

Originally Posted by vincent_richter

Gotta be careful with that, too.
Many a man's been mistaken for Ol' Squint, for shouting nonsense at empty chairs.

At least the chair, made more sense than old Barry Ombozo. Has a better chance of staying out of prison than he does, as well.