do not pass Go

In the spirit of using this space as a place for random quick updates outside or in addition to Facebook and in place of Twitter, today will be my first trip to meet a client who is currently in jail. I do court appointed appeals for defendants who otherwise can't afford an attorney, and while most of the time by the time I get appointed the client is too far away (i.e., on the other side of the State in a correctional facility) to make a visit practical when considering the costs (lots of letter writing), a recent appointment has presented the opportunity to meet the client prior to such a relocation. Should be a worthwhile experience, always like the chance to meet people face to face, and it always allows for better communication.

So, off to the jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200.