Frozen Guru Update III
The saga continues.
2016
Battle of the Joes Is Back On
The Ninth Circuit revives a puzzling cross-border dispute.
Defendant Votes on His Own Indictment
Grand jury proceedings are secret, so I guess we’ll never know which way he voted.
Way Less Than You Need to Know About the Civil- and Common-Law Systems
But more than you probably need to know about raccoon law.
Cops Trash Home in 10-Hour Standoff With Dog
The canine individual was questioned and released.
Assorted Stupidity #94
In this edition: a couple of tips on faking your own death, spokespeople at work, a steakhouse surprise, and a pseudo-brilliant judicial-disqualification strategy.
Good Reason to Kill #63: Golfing Too Slowly
Sure, this sport looks peaceful, but never let down your guard.
U.S. Patent No. 269,766: Do You Feel Lucky, Varmint?
Not so much “Dirty Harry” as “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” I guess, but that’s the quote that came to mind.
Defendant Says His Lawyer Lied; Asks Him for Help Remembering What the Lies Were
Oddly, the lawyer failed to identify any of the alleged misrepresentations.
Cat Insulted
Intoxication isn’t normally a defense, but it looks like they made an exception here.