Vocational day #2:
PJ travelled out with Bob Vaughan, the President of the Rotary Club of Danville and a local attorney, to Rocky Mountain, where they attended the Circuit Court in Franklin County. While waiting for Bob's case to be called PJ observed the Local District Court in session on a matter of an assault in a barroom and then saw presiding Judge William Alexander send an accused away for 5 years for eluding the police! That seemed a bit harsh just for running from the cops until you heard his previous convictions. The moral of the story is: do not run from the cops in the United States of America.
Bob received a favourable judgment in his matter and to celebrate PJ and Bob enjoyed diner cuisine in the heartland of Southside Virginia at Carl's Diner. The day was rounded off by a visit to the Chatham Courthouse where the court room is kept locked when not in session so Pj was given a tour of the clerks office. It was interesting as all deeds and documents are kept at each County or City Courthouse and not at a central Deeds Office as is the case in South Africa. A most enjopyable day was made extra special by a knowledgeable and gracious host and guide. Thanks Bob!
PJ travelled out with Bob Vaughan, the President of the Rotary Club of Danville and a local attorney, to Rocky Mountain, where they attended the Circuit Court in Franklin County. While waiting for Bob's case to be called PJ observed the Local District Court in session on a matter of an assault in a barroom and then saw presiding Judge William Alexander send an accused away for 5 years for eluding the police! That seemed a bit harsh just for running from the cops until you heard his previous convictions. The moral of the story is: do not run from the cops in the United States of America.
Bob received a favourable judgment in his matter and to celebrate PJ and Bob enjoyed diner cuisine in the heartland of Southside Virginia at Carl's Diner. The day was rounded off by a visit to the Chatham Courthouse where the court room is kept locked when not in session so Pj was given a tour of the clerks office. It was interesting as all deeds and documents are kept at each County or City Courthouse and not at a central Deeds Office as is the case in South Africa. A most enjopyable day was made extra special by a knowledgeable and gracious host and guide. Thanks Bob!
.JPG)
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