A Rumpolian trip to a detention center is a rare event, what with the oratorical skills your blogger possess during bond hearings, and the infrequent but successful and "scythe-like" use of habeas corpus writs to bring recalcitrant robe-wearers into line.
Practice-tip: Upon securing the release for a client in the face of prosecutorial opposition, begun every future hearing with a gentle remainder that the client is present although the prosecution assured the judge at the bond hearing of the dire consequences should she be released.
A few-weeks ago we found ourselves at the eponymously named "Turner-Guilford-Knight" facility to visit with a potential new client whose calls for help had landed on our desk.
To enter TGK we went through the standard security screening and then approached the desk with our client's information. The desk is about fifteen feet from the security screening apparatus.
To the credit of the corrections' officers, our request was handled politely and professionally and within a few moments we were invited in to see our potential client.
At which point, five minutes after first being screened, we had to clear a second security screening machine. Off again came the belt, watch, shoes, pen and keys out of pocket. An inconvenient dance we had just done with the prior screening machine a few yards away.
Query- Why the second screening? Entry into DCJ, Metro West, even FDC requires one simple screening. But at TGK there are two screenings within moments of each other.
We are all for security. But this is unnecessary. It is a waste of valuable Rumpolian time as well as the time of our brother and sister criminal defense attorneys. It's inconvenient, and most of all it offends our sense of logic. One key to life is moving through it with as little waste of time and effort as possible, especially during work hours.
So now is the time for FACDL to dust off the cob-webs, finish tallying the dues for 2019, order some grilled scallops as an appetizer for the upcoming awards banquet, and ASK CORRECTIONS WHY TWO SCREENINGS ARE NEEDED AT TGK AND TGK ONLY?
Coming next: Another long-awaited and well-written and even better received constitutional calendar whose author is bursting to have it shared with the world.
Rumpole, while you're on the subject, why can't state prisoners get an email system similar to Corr-links that the fed uses? It would save a lot of greenhouse gases and traffic if we could email the client every few days "the offer is still ten years. The prosecution will not offer PTD or house arrest for the robbery where someone is shot" rather than have to travel to the jail once a week and spend two hours for a five minute update.
ReplyDeletePlease help. I believe in you.
If they are ordering grilled scallops them rap those babies in bacon. Also shrimp pastry puffs and avoid sushi- it never serves well and the rice goes hard quick.
ReplyDeleteGrilled baby lamp chops are nice as is spinach triangles for the veggies.
umm...I meant wrap--- sorry old chap.
ReplyDeleteOpen bar I hope...
ReplyDeleteYou know what's nice? A pasta bar- fettuccine and white sauce and some cheese and maybe mushrooms and shrimp or chicken to add. A great appetizer.
ReplyDeleteI love a pasta bar!!! Great IDEA!
ReplyDeleteSweet and sour egg rolls? I love those! Plus hot Chinese mustard (that's PC I hope. Chinese mustard shouldn't be offensive)
ReplyDeleteI do not know for sure, but I suspect this is the reason:
ReplyDelete1. the first scan may not be as sensitive because that allows a visitor to access the information window, the cash deposit machine, the vending machines, and the bail window. The second screening is for folks that are going to go inside and have direct contact with inmates.
This same collection of machines and functions does not exist at the PTDC or Metro West.
Great suggestion from 10:52 AM.
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