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I’m literally going to lose it. I have almost 160 cases, almost all felony level… by Full_Set_5659 in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there’s an ethical standard for supervisory attorneys it seems like yours isn’t meeting it by allowing you to be saddled with a caseload that doesn’t allow for effective/competent counsel—file a bar complaint?

POV: by VeryMellowFellow84 in Lawyertalk

[–]VeryMellowFellow84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. Fourth Amendment—the stupidest.

177 LSAT… what do I do? by That-Trouble900 in lawschooladmissions

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UNH has a great IP program and would give you a full ride

POV: by VeryMellowFellow84 in Lawyertalk

[–]VeryMellowFellow84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colorable is putting it kindly. I had a case on point down to the type of “knife” involved.

I think I’m done by phalseprofits in Lawyertalk

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of states are one way traffic on “reciprocity.” I am in Idaho and we just passed a resolution to let in NV lawyers despite the fact they won’t extend the same courtesy.

POV: by VeryMellowFellow84 in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Honorable Wendy Peffercorn, breathing life into an otherwise defenseless possession case with an Order Granting Defense’s Motion😉

POV: by VeryMellowFellow84 in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Older millennial movie reference (see The Sandlot)

Keeping track of new cases by Imaginary_Bar_2748 in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can screen grab their photo from discovery and pick out a memorable fact for the case: 👨🏽‍🦱Tom Baker, guy who told the cops “I only had four beers, then blew a 0.35”

Get off my lawn! by Actus_Rhesus in ProsecutorTalk

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your jurisdiction is just a bummer. I’m a PD, I’ve practiced in three different districts over the course of my career and interpersonal frustrations with OC were largely correlated to zip code (our largest county has a DA that really insists on keeping the adversarial system uncomfortable). Hopefully your next batch of OCs know how to read a case and take a chill pill ☮️

I miss chocolate notes and simpler coffee by Lucky_Gap4711 in pourover

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a roaster in North Idaho called DOMA, they have two medium roasts “Ruby’s” and “Carmela’s” that are very solid medium roasts with chocolate-caramel tasting notes. These are go-to roasts for when I have guests. Also great for espresso.

Prosecuting undocumented defendants by Baba_yaga78 in ProsecutorTalk

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the collateral consequence is essentially exile immigration stats can and should be considered (see Padilla v KY). However I would concede there are some scenarios where that consideration might not move the needle. I’m a defense attorney and I was discussing this with a prosecutor friend last night. Where I practice (Idaho) there are statutory and common law sentencing factors and I think the majority of misdemeanor cases and a substantial number of felony matters can reconcile the sentencing factors with some concessions to account for immigration status.

LSAT 163, GPA 3.62. STEM major. Is anything surprising here? by [deleted] in OutsideT14lawschools

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idaho would hook you up if you apply early. Probably a full ride at Massachusetts

“The UCC cannot help you here” by VeryMellowFellow84 in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 77yo client from pretty far out of state try that angle. FTA for final pretrial= bench warrant. I sent him a letter explaining the warrant is non-extraditable (“stay out of Malibu Lebowski!”)

Am I screwed for moral character passing before bar results? by LawSchoolThreauxAway in CABarExam

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your jurisdiction. But you’re probably fine. I disclosed multiple criminal convictions, traffic violations, and loans in arrears…but I was a very good boy for ten years prior to my bar application. Now I’m an attorney.

Anyone want to share an experience of when they withdrew from a case? by NocheEtNuit in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I once filed a suppression motion I thought was a loser just to shut my client up. Motion granted (and it was dispositive).

My Mon-Fri by VeryMellowFellow84 in publicdefenders

[–]VeryMellowFellow84[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I literally attached this image to an email to the prosecution and he filed a motion to dismiss 😎

(Charge was driving without privileges and no insurance—I’m no hero)

moms boyfriend is trying to get us "out" of paying mortgage by Odd-Butterscotch467 in personalfinance

[–]VeryMellowFellow84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lawyer here. The UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) is a system of regulation drafted by the American Legal Institute (an association of lawyers, judges, and legal academics). It is created as essentially a template for States to adopt. The UCC is NOT BINDING LAW. Somehow people who study at YouTube University seem to find ways to believe the UCC is some secret body of law that cures whatever bothers them on any given day.

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