SouthernBoy
Regular Member
Forgive me, sir. I shall most definitely heed your advice and thanks for offering it.
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Surry meet-up supporting Skidmark - Jan 4th 2011
- Thread starter Grapeshot
- Start date
Forgive me, sir. I shall most definitely heed your advice and thanks for offering it.
HeroHog
Regular Member
Depends... WHICH finger?
Does NOT depend - yes it assuredly does - see General Rules above.
Yes I know you were kidding - let's stay on track as to the purpose of this thread.
Some have indicated their desire/plans to attend Skidmark's hearing on Jan. 4, 2011 at Surry Courthouse. A large contingent would be nice.
In order to maintain proper decorum and appearance, certain rules and
policies are prudent. The information will be transmitted to those that
notify me by PM of their intention to be there.
Directions
Rear of building - Sheriff's Department
In order to maintain proper decorum and appearance, certain rules and
policies are prudent. The information will be transmitted to those that
notify me by PM of their intention to be there.
Directions
Rear of building - Sheriff's Department
Is this going before a jury or is this a bench trial? Just curious.
SouthernBoy
Regular Member
Not sure, but check post #19 before asking any more about this.
It doesn't concern you! Direct your questions to Grapeshot via PM.
user
Accomplished Advocate
There are no juries in the General District Court. Not any, ever. If you still want a jury trial in a case, whether civil or criminal, you have to take an appeal to Circuit, post a bond, and get a brand new trial ("de novo") as if nothing had already happened. Then you can demand a jury.
The grave injustice for most of the folks who are convicted of crimes in the General District Court is that they don't have enough money to post a bond in order to appeal. The people who are generally on the "usual list of suspects" tend to be those who are already at an extreme disadvantage. Easy pickin's, easy prey, in other words.
The grave injustice for most of the folks who are convicted of crimes in the General District Court is that they don't have enough money to post a bond in order to appeal. The people who are generally on the "usual list of suspects" tend to be those who are already at an extreme disadvantage. Easy pickin's, easy prey, in other words.
Are you saying that the scales of justice can be better balanced by application of coin of the realm?
user
Accomplished Advocate
Are you saying that the scales of justice can be better balanced by application of coin of the realm?
I'm not allowed to say that. But, well, you know the "golden rule".
I realize that being close to Christmas and New Years Day, it's going to be hard for some people to get off. It is important to have a large footprint though. There will be a good many of us on site on the 4th and every other day necessary, but I have an idea for those that can't come and would like to express their support and or indignation.
If you'd like to take a quick video of yourself or just an audio message and have me include it in the finished video, just make one. My preference is MP4 for video and .Wav (48K) for the audio....but I'll work with what you have.
This video will be sent to members of the General Assembly.
If you'd like to take a quick video of yourself or just an audio message and have me include it in the finished video, just make one. My preference is MP4 for video and .Wav (48K) for the audio....but I'll work with what you have.
This video will be sent to members of the General Assembly.
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ed
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
I might bring my own finger to wave..
AbNo
Regular Member
Does anyone want to see about maybe carpooling?
I'd love to go, and I managed to talk my boss into giving us ALL the day off where I work :dude:, but my Jeep needs WAY too much work before I am willing to take it from Rockingham County all the way down there.
I could get to New Market, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, or Ruckersville, but that's about my limit I'm willing and able to travel, unless I end up with a sudden influx of cash that would better serve us all in Skidsy's defense fund.
If anyone thinks they can help, send me a PM.
I'd love to go, and I managed to talk my boss into giving us ALL the day off where I work :dude:, but my Jeep needs WAY too much work before I am willing to take it from Rockingham County all the way down there.
I could get to New Market, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, or Ruckersville, but that's about my limit I'm willing and able to travel, unless I end up with a sudden influx of cash that would better serve us all in Skidsy's defense fund.
If anyone thinks they can help, send me a PM.
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HeroHog
Regular Member
If I was still living in Staunton I'd give ya a ride in a hear beat bud. There HAS to be someone in that area who can give ya a ride.
Appreciate the thought, but please don't.
That's a great idea - hope someone jumps in - let me know.
ed
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
And why is that?
67GT390FB
Regular Member
USNA69
Regular Member
Why Not To Bring A Foam Finger
Originally Posted by Grapeshot
Appreciate the thought, but please don't.
While we in attendance will recognize that the foam finger relates to Skidmark's "brandishing" charge, those watching local (or wider) media coverage will likely see it as either a stylized "trigger finger" or a football-like cheerleading prop for a bunch of gun totin' tailgaters.
I agree that our gathering of support, both inside and outside of the courtroom, should reinforce the idea that we are responsible, tastefully dressed, and law abiding citizens. Waving around a foam finger or parading with signs or speechifying over bull horns does not promote that visual impression.
Just my $0.02.
Appreciate the thought, but please don't.
While we in attendance will recognize that the foam finger relates to Skidmark's "brandishing" charge, those watching local (or wider) media coverage will likely see it as either a stylized "trigger finger" or a football-like cheerleading prop for a bunch of gun totin' tailgaters.
I agree that our gathering of support, both inside and outside of the courtroom, should reinforce the idea that we are responsible, tastefully dressed, and law abiding citizens. Waving around a foam finger or parading with signs or speechifying over bull horns does not promote that visual impression.
Just my $0.02.
ed
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
Originally Posted by Grapeshot
Appreciate the thought, but please don't.
While we in attendance will recognize that the foam finger relates to Skidmark's "brandishing" charge, those watching local (or wider) media coverage will likely see it as either a stylized "trigger finger" or a football-like cheerleading prop for a bunch of gun totin' tailgaters.
I agree that our gathering of support, both inside and outside of the courtroom, should reinforce the idea that we are responsible, tastefully dressed, and law abiding citizens. Waving around a foam finger or parading with signs or speechifying over bull horns does not promote that visual impression.
Just my $0.02.
Both good, fair answers. I am not one to follow "rules" just because someone says I should. I try and fairly look at all sides and make my own choices.
Thanks.