September 03, 2008, 16:27
JB"This brief is hard!"
I like cases with lots of big, color photos. Anyone scan pictures and put them in your brief? I hear judges like pictures.
September 03, 2008, 16:46
JASFair enough. When will the illustrated version of The Perfect Plea be published?
JAS
September 03, 2008, 20:19
JohnRquote:
Originally posted by JB:
I like cases with lots of big, color photos. Anyone scan pictures and put them in your brief? I hear judges like pictures.
I'm ready to do it if I think it will help me. Haven't had the right case yet since I've had the tools necessary.
September 04, 2008, 09:23
JASWhy go half way? Insert PowerPoint shows too-with music. They would be a welcome relief from some of written briefs.
JAS
September 04, 2008, 10:08
JohnRYeah, a brief with embedded powerpoint slides and maybe your DWI video or video confession. That would be cool. I don't know if my local court of appeals is ready for that. What might work better is links in a brief to media served on the internet.
September 04, 2008, 10:15
David NewellCan we just skip the writing and simply post our response on YouTube, a la a the opening statement from My Cousin Vinny?
September 04, 2008, 10:18
JohnRThat's the best idea yet.
September 04, 2008, 10:30
JBGiven the impossibility of getting actual oral argument granted, YouTube is sounding mighty good.
September 04, 2008, 13:18
JASI vote for Marisa Tomie to play the State role on any video version. Her lines in My Cousin Vinny were delieverd in awesome style.
JAS
September 04, 2008, 14:04
DPBquote:
Oh, and JB, I think I prefer Garamond. It gives your brief just that extra flair.
That's an interesting point. I'm more of a Palatino man myself, but I always crank up the point size for tired judicial eyes.
September 04, 2008, 14:18
David Newellquote:
Originally posted by JAS:
I vote for Marisa Tomie to play the State role on any video version. Her lines in My Cousin Vinny were delieverd in awesome style.
JAS
Well, I often refer to my biological clock in responses.
But that's just me.
September 04, 2008, 15:17
JASWhen that actually works for you, David, let me know!
JAS
September 04, 2008, 15:59
David NewellWell, I never said it worked (or even that it would be a wonderful world if it did).
But hers was a funny line delivered well.
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