Forty

Monday, August 8, 2016

Jack

Sorry, Ceci. I've got it really bad this time.

There is no way to resist singing in the car till you're hoarse for these dudes.

[Honey by Kid Wave]

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[Wonderlust by Kid Wave]

Ceci

Not bad

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Jack

"Not bad". Holy Shit! Except for MGMT, that's the best rating you've ever given me.

Chick drummer.

I'm a half hour early for Court. Just waiting around for new client. He has multiple birth defects, brain impairments, autistic, unable to talk, body knotted. Struggled and tormented his whole life. But he found his path in mathematics. He is also a hoarder of everything, huge collections of toys, and movies, and memorabilia.

Seven years ago, he downloads obscure "nudist" films, containing express disclaimers that they are, "Not Porn". The films are young kids running around and playing games naked. They are conspicuously labeled as "art" to fall within First Amendment protection. Because he is autistic, our guy is hyper law abiding, but misses common social cues. When he learns the videos might be illegal, he destroys them.

Years later, federal postal inspectors show up at his house with a search warrant. He waives his rights and they interrogate him for 6 hours. Not sure what the video of his interview will show because he can't speak. He communicates electronically on a tablet. Regardless, he must have done alright in the interview because the search and interrogation happened 5.5 years ago. There was no arrest. We assumed he was cleared.

Then, last week, the DAs had him arrested. We surrendered him and he was charged yesterday with possession of child porn. He became suicidal and with a therapist we are trying to keep him from killing himself. Very hard. His life very hard. The law very hard.

Jack

We are on way to a crime scene. Driving. Fill you in.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Jack

Wow! WOW! Got your message. I can't wait to hear how it went. Get a selfie! Note every detail.

What does Hillary smell like?

Ceci

In meetings, call you back asap. Got a job today.

A new client.

Jack

Sweet commerce!!

Friday, August 12, 2016

Jack

Hey Ceci, watched your edit of police video at least ten times, still watching. Knowing the scene, it shows more than you think. Definitely helps. But you are right, we need the Car 3 police video (officer Hogarth's missing dash cam).

I'm on the phone with computer forensic expert, he can get the video if we can get him inside the police station. Says he has never seen a judge grant access to police computers, which is exactly what we need. Police do not have some kind of special magical protection against the law and subpoenas. They are public servants and should be transparent. But then there is reality. Getting a Court Order to go into police headquarters to rifle their computers will be like Sam and Frodo invading Mordor.

Ceci

You're going to have to Matlock this one.

Jack

Yes, but now it is the day and time for a beer!

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Jack

Back to school shopping for Justin.

Evidently, he now requires another special soap. Old Spice Timber.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Jack

In Court first thing Monday.

Surveillance video shows my client, a young Latino kid, peacefully being led out of a bar by bouncers. Then one of the bouncers attacks my kid from behind. The attack is blatant and unprovoked. When cops are called, bouncers make up a false story about my kid starting the fight and they write statements that the bouncer who attacked my kid wasn't even involved.

So, this morning we have a sleepy little hearing about getting subpoenas for video production. It goes fine. The DA asks if my guy will take a plea to a lesser charge. And I, normally calm and professional, lose it. I go off, "Why should my kid, who was attacked, who is innocent, plead to anything?! My guy is the victim!!  We should be suing the bouncers, blah, blah, blah. . ." My outburst at the DA was like one of those episodes that is so unnatural and off-key, you actually know it and can see it as it's happening. Like an out-of-body experience.

Anyway, I talked to our client. Cooled. Cooled some more. Grabbed the DA and apologized, and then we had a heart to heart. Turns out the DA is nursing a cold, living on herbal tea sipped from a little thermos. He's having a hard day too. . . He's not a dick.

I told him that I don't always get clients that are stone cold innocent on video, that I could not stomach pleading an innocent person to anything, and that our law firm reduced all our fees so he could afford to go to trial and be acquitted. The DA then made a ridiculously sweet plea offer to us, and said he would give the video another look. So maybe another video coming your way. Trial in a month.

[Note: Over the prior week, Ceci played drums at a club as part of a revue of Detroit rock icons (including The Romantics), and she attended a small gathering in a private home in Michigan where she met presidential candidate Hillary Clinton while being serenaded by Aretha Franklin]

Jack

So business leader, Presidential-confidant, rock star, Mom, how was your weekend?

Ceci

The last 10 days were pretty awesome, I have to say.

Jack

Jeez Ceci! The Romantics, Hillary Clinton, and the Queen of Soul. You are so white hot right now, I'm referring to you as Ms. Trevain till you cool off.

Ceci

Poor kid in story above.

I had terrible insomnia last night, so I'm wrecked today. Remind me I'm still not allowed to watch creepy shows.

My son Charlie uses Old Spice soap too, lol.

Jack

I have fled scary movies, partly because I'm chicken shit, and part cause they steal precious sleep. But now I'm helping Justin watch Stranger Things. Netflix. Gutting out the last few episodes.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Jack

So, we have Gary (poet/alleged cop beater) in the office at 10 this morning to prep for a focus group. Can Ms. Trevain take a short call about the video and quote a price for her services?

Ceci

Sure, what time for a call? 😎

Jack

Our Poet is always late, so 11 A.M. our time, 1 P.M. yours?

Ceci

Cool.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Jack

DUUUUDE!!

The Gilpin County Log Splitting Championship.

I got third place!!!

Jack

Lumberjack Lawyer. The video proof.

Ceci

OMG!!

🎉❤️❤️🎉🎉✨

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[⭐Vote⭐ for a happier, more just, and shinier planet]

Photo: 2016 Log Splitting Championship, taken and owned by the authors, 2016.

Video: 2016 Finals, taken and owned by the authors, 2016.