Violating Twitter TOS (not really) because..

macaca_nigra_self-portrait_custom-a8e13582c9ca6f71f5cd62815b8bb5d6ff112dc2-s300-c85It seems as though a certain individual has this idea that because something wasn’t explicitly said, doesn’t make it true.

Let’s say you’re in a court case and the court publishes a routine order that conforms to existing precedent – for example, say, hypothetically, a pro-se plaintiff is given a Roseboro Order. Continue reading

A Conversation with a disability.

tmimnTo set this up, imagine that you are a disabled person and you have an appointment with a judge along with a three day trial.  This has been set for many months and there is plenty of time to plan and prepare for comfortable travel and accommodations.

A reasonable, intelligent person would consult with the rules, attorneys or other legal specialists and understand what things need to happen to help you get through the trial.

Unless you’re Bill Schmalfeldt, who doesn’t seem to think ten seconds in front of him. During a hearing to compel Schmalfeldt to comply with a discovery order, Judge Hecker made it clear that Schmalfeldt needed to get a copy of and follow Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure. Continue reading