Arbitrary and Capricious

To live outside the law you must be honest *

June 18, 2006

It's the frayed clothes, isn't it?

Overheard by a public defender blogger:

"My God. I am so offended. These people downstairs asked me if I was a public defender. I'm like, no, I dress better."

Observed by a prosecutor blogger:

State's Attorneys dress nicer than public defenders. Along the same line, State's Attorneys take better care of their hair. I don't know why.

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