GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN

Because you might not be able to stand the heat.

Speaking of the Heat, all you people who keep emailing me every time Wade or Cleveland Jim (Lebron) makes a free throw and asking me "what do you think of the Heat now?" can stop.

The series isn't over until the fat lady sings.

Celebrating a Heat championship now is like congratulating your client after the jury is seated (which we've actually done, but it's a ballsy move and we don't recommend it.)

Lets see if the Heat can beat the Mavs. If they can, they will get all the accolades they deserve. If they don't, it will be a colossal failure. The pressure is on.

DUI DIVERSION

Everything you wanted to know about the SAO's new DUI diversion but you couldn't ask because you don't have Bobby Reiff's cellphone.

Some rules (As per Mr. Reiff's email):

Defendants involved in accidents are not eligible unless the defendant was not at fault for the accident;

All defendants will be required “to sign a ‘Statement of Personal Responsibility’ to be admitted in the program. This statement then could be used against the defendant if he or she is bounced out of the program;

The defendant may not have any prior alcohol related driving history;

They may have no more than one prior, non-violent felony convictions or two prior misdemeanor convictions;

They cannot have completed more than one felony or misdemeanor diversion programs;

There must not have been any minor children in the vehicle at the time;

They cannot have had a suspended driver’s license at the time of the arrest unless the suspension had expired.

The program is not retroactive- meaning you cannot set aside your client's prior plea and get them into the program.

nb: Bobby Reiff is the point man on this, meaning the rules are NOT his. He is merely being kind enough to assist the SAO in disseminating information about THEIR program. Don't bug him if you don't like the rules. Send us an email about the Heat instead.

Back on Track Program Requirements

COURT IS CLOSED MONDAY.

The summer holiday season is upon us.

Take some time and smell the ocean breeze. Barbecue. Drink a beer or two. Take a deep breath. Put down those FLWs and read a book. We recommend "The Wizard Of Lies" although DOM recommended Lucifer's Hammer, which starts really slow if you ask us.

In short- enjoy life this weekend. Work will be here when you return Tuesday.

HR

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