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We are updating my blog and FB sites. I am figuring out how to edit, upload, and post my videos. To say the least this is a work in progress.
Be patient with me.
——-Eric Guster 205-240-1236 ——-
My dad retired a couple of years ago and I wanted to get him involved in a hobby that would get him out of the house. I decided to buy him some golf lessons. He complained, complained, and complained some more…but he finally decided to go to the lessons.
He called me after his first lesson. He said “Hey- when are you taking your lessons so we can go play?” This shocked me because this was coming from a man who was SO opposed to playing golf. I was in the middle of a jury trial that week, so I told him I would go soon.
I took my lessons. The game took hold of me. Golf is an addiction. Seriously.
This is a sport that makes a person spend money, time, and more money and more time on it. People with personalities like mine who want to be the best at everything really have issues. I practice putting every chance I get. I purchased a yearly membership to the Robert Trent Jones courses so I can play whenever I want without a green fee. I go out there at least four times a week whether to hit balls, play a round, or putt. I putt in my house. I putt at work. I think you get the picture.
The best benefit of golf is that I get to meet people and have two to four hours of uninterrupted interaction with them. I have had the opportunity to play with other lawyers, bankers, business owners, and professionals which opened my eyes to so much. There is a freedom out there where people can discuss problems, make business deals, learn something new, and leave the stresses of the day or week behind. I typically walk the course for the exercise benefits as well as being closer to nature. As an added bonus of playing, you see and hear the trees, squirrels, turkeys, deer, birds, fish, and other forms of wildlife. It is beautiful out there.
I am on a mission to introduce others to golf. I have a couple of friends taking lessons now and hope to get at least ten other people involved in the sport before 2009 is over. I tell young(er) lawyers if they want advice from me or want to discuss cases, catch me on the golf course. If the little cart come around (golfers know what that means) I will talk them to death.
Go give golf a try. Take Claritin like I do and have at it. You will probably like it…no, you will love it.
Court today was interesting. We had Drug Court pleas today in Jefferson County District Court. This is a program where if a Defendant qualifies for the program and completes the requirements, the charges will be dismissed against them. It is very common for people to not qualify for the program, but after negotiations with the DA, they may qualify. Today was one of those days.
I warn people that when they try to help people that they can get into trouble. For example, if a person asks you to “hold” their marijuana or drugs, you can be found guilty of Possession. Ownership is not a requirement for this charge, just possessing them. (I am sure I need to explain possession)
Possession is having the drugs or marijuana in your pockets, jacket, etc… this is ACTUAL possession. There is another type called CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION- This is having the ability to control the substance. For example- drugs in your car or a car you are riding in, drugs in a house or room where you are- and you have knowledge and the ability to exercise control over the drugs- this is constructive possession. Ownership is not an issue with either type of possession, which many people get confused about. It is quite often when someone comes into my office and says “The weed isn’t mine!” However, if they knew about it, or could exercise control over it, they can be found guilty. But, if the prosecution cannot prove that the person knew of the drugs, the person may be found not guilty of possession of marijuana or possession of cocaine.
Possession cases are one of the most common arrest charges in Jefferson County. When drugs are found in a car, oftentimes everyone in the car will be charged with the case. People who are arrested do not understand that
I am in trial this week and it is particularly difficult. My Grandmother, Mrs. Thelma Reynolds, passed away two weeks ago. She was my favorite juror.
Whenever I handled cases, I would ask her opinion on them and she would FREELY give her two cents worth. She would review evidence and we would discuss theories of some of my cases. Although she is gone, her love will be missed. My current trial was set to begin September 15, 2008 but Grandma’s funeral was Sept 10, 2008 and I was not emotionally ready to do this. The judge hearing my case agreed to pass the case and I did not want it to be passed for too long. I could hear my Grandma saying “Get back in there Eric…don’t cry too long over me” That is exactly what I am doing. (Tears starting to form in my eyes as I type this)
Let me tell you about Grandma – Grandma was a walking cookbook. I love to cook, too- she was able to quote recipes “on the go” and tell you what was left out of a recipe by simply tasting the food. She was a great cook. My Mother is a great cook too- she just downplays it, but she is. Grandmaretired from the VA Hospital as a nurse after working for over 30 years. After retirement, she took dozens of classes at Lawson State Community College such as commercial cooking, cake decorating (my favorite because she had to cook cakes weekly), plumbing (yeah, plumbing), and many other classes until she ran out of stuff to do.
At 87 years old she still drove herself to church and wherever she wanted to go. Grandma never had a wreck while driving. Actually the only wreck in her car was one where I was driving it.
I miss her dearly. Writing this about her helps a lot. It is a relief that she is not fighting cancer any longer and I know she is with her sister and dad in Heaven, so I am okay with that. While I am in trial which started September 22, I can feel her there with me- telling me “remember what Grandma said – be careful, take your time, and do a good job”.
I have to stop typing now- my tears are keeping me from seeing the screen. Bye…
