"Captain Justice, Guardian of the Realm!" Topic

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No word on whether he's accepting applications for a sidekick.

Ever wonder why police hate lawyers?

What a clown.

I once got a speeding ticket in Georgetown, Texas from a motorcycle cop named Sgt. Justice. Mirrored sunglasses, serious scowl, ZERO sense of humor, and the theme from Dragnet played through the entire episode. That last part may have only ocurred in my head, though.

What a clown.

I think y'all misunderstand the circumstances. The prosecuting attorney made a motion that the defense attorney be prohibited from referring to their side as "the government," claiming the phrase was "derogatory." The defense attorney wrote a counter-motion, and demonstrated the absurdity of the prosecutors' motion by pointing out (with brilliant satire), that if they could demand such a restriction on him, then would not he be correct in placing similar restrictions upon them— certainly in the interest of having a fair and equitable proceeding? He pointed out that if the prosecution could demand that specific language be used which showed favoritism to them, then he should rightly be able to demand language that showed favoritism to himself and his client. He was right— the court cannot dictate or restrict the terminology of one side and not the other and then claim to be holding a just and fair proceeding.

So it's an amusing story, but it's a story with a real basis in maintaining an equitable and honest court. And the judge correctly agreed.

I'm a law and order man, myself. But part of law and order is the strict maintenance of a fair court system that respects the principle of innocent until proven guilty, and acknowledges that the accused has every right to mount the best defense he can— and that includes the terms his attorney may use in court. Anything else would not be justice, but tyranny.

I think y'all misunderstand the circumstances.

Who all? Me all?

No, I all understood it perfectly. I still think he's a clown. I do think the original motion filed by the district attorney was probably not the best solution and likely doomed to failure. However, I believe I understand her reasons and sympathize with her. Maybe it's my New England upbringing, but I'm also not a fan of melodrama, but I understand that it earns points in the South. Which, I suppose works to his benefit.

I'm a law and order man, myself

You know, I'll bet you would have liked Sgt. Justice of the Georgetown PD. I just have a hunch.

There were two respondents, so I typed "y'all." Also, that little colloquialism is an affectation of mine from time to time. Rather harmless, I would think?

Personally, I thought the lawyer went overboard, but I also thought his satire was sharp and amusing. And if it gets him notice as a defense attorney, also quite savvy as well. Not saying I consider it entirely professional, but his core point was valid.

Can't say as to whether Sgt. Justice would be a man I would like or not. But did you earn the ticket with your driving choices? If so, perhaps his lack of amusement might be understandable. I would presume he didn't pull you over for your entertainment or his, but because you broke the law. Tends to work that way.

Can't say as to whether Sgt. Justice would be a man I would like or not. But did you earn the ticket with your driving choices? If so, perhaps his lack of amusement might be understandable. I would presume he didn't pull you over for your entertainment or his, but because you broke the law. Tends to work that way.

Yeah, that's just how I roll. I bought a pillow the other day and tore the tag right off. And I'll do it again. I'm wild. I'm a rebel. I'm dangerous. You can't stop me.

You are clearly one bad dude.