Chad Thorne Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I'm going to be a non-participant here for a while. I'm taking the Maine Bar Exam at the end of July and am beginning to study this week. (Hence the significance of my signature, a line by Tommy Chong from an episode of Dharma and Greg.) Given the ADD and the fact that talking and thinking about guitars is just whole lots more fun than considering the Rule Against Perpetuities or the inheritance consequences of a holographic will, I need to impose a moratorium on "fun" for the duration! I know me; I'll probably lurk for a minute or two from time to time, but NO POSTS. I graduated law school in 1990, have taken the exam a few times and never passed. There are reasons: ADD is one, some ambivalence about practicing law is another, years of drug and alcohol abuse yet another. My alter ego on this forum, for a limited purpose, is Tennessee Flattop Box, and the issue expressed in those posts is still another. This last year has been a time of tremendous healing and growth and I'm ready to take this step. The issues have been addressed and the time is right now, but you can imagine my anxiety. I would appreciate prayers from those of you who pray, and for those of you who don't - why not take this opportunity to start? I'll miss being here, but I''l be back! Meanwhile, some law/musician humor: Q: What do you call a guitarist in a suit? A: The defendant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Hay all the best to you on the exam! let us know how it goes and if you don't get past it this time you will the next! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strategery Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Way to go Chad!! Make us proud. Randy "Just play!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Good Luck, Chad. May the force be with you. I hope you achieve your goal. Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I can't think of a better reason for being absent. Best of luck to you Chad! I hope the next time we hear from you, it's with good news! Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strategery Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Just promise us, you're not going to become an Ambulance chaser with that Sokolov guy that's constantly advertising on TV. :grin: "Just play!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude Absher Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Good Luck!!! I liked the joke..Now you Will Be Both ....lol Take Care: The Diminished Mind Dude Absher http://members.soundclick.com/Dude+Absher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Ok here is the first exam question: How can you tell when a lawyer is lying? http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Ok here is the first exam question: How can you tell when a lawyer is lying? Please. "His lips are moving." What's the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute? When a lawyer screws you and takes your money it's legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Just promise us, you're not going to become an Ambulance chaser with that Sokolov guy that's constantly advertising on TV. :grin: I despise personal injury practice, even though some of it is necessary. I plan on doing criminal defense and civil rights litigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Criminal defense can be a tough one. There are times that you are defending someone, you'd much rather just turn in. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Criminal defense can be a tough one. There are times that you are defending someone, you'd much rather just turn in. Contrary to popular perception a criminal defense lawyer is not necessarily there to get his client acquitted; he's there to assure his client gets a fair trial and, in case of conviction, a just penalty. Criminal cases are not won by defense lawyers, they're lost by the prosecution (see also, e.g., "O.J. Simpson Trial"). If the defense lawyer makes the State prove every element of its case, and the State can't do it, the defendant walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B. Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Good luck. Avoid playing the amplifier at a volume setting high enough to produce a distorted sound through the speaker-Fender Guitar Course-1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 All the best, mate - do it first time!! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulrock Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Good luck Chad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durockrolly Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 The best of luck to you. Study hard and you WILL succeed! Fernando If you can't say it in 12 bars... then it can't be said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampdog Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Where the hell were you in 72 when I got popped with 2 ounces of pot and charged with felony possesion with intent to distribute? Just kiddin bud... give it your best, that's all you can do... PS... I beat the case...suppression of evidence... and I learned my lesson... If it ain't fun...why do it...? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=778394&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 Thanks, everybody for your kind wishes. Talk to you in August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Chad, Best of luck! I have had to take a few "State Board" test over the years. If you pass, you could specialize in Musicians who need representation! (which is bout 95% of them!) Again - Kick @ss! Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 good luck and best wishes Chad. god bless you man. we will miss you and be thinking of you. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Wow, that's great news, Chad! Stop being ambivalent about practising law. Sure, being in America, you don't get to wear a wig... but you can still adress people as "my learnéd colleagues"! Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Good luck, Chad - and justice for all! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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