Shit I didn't realize this nigga was set for a felony jury trial?
It's been a minute since I looked it up, but I believe they were the lowest class felonies, short of being misdemeanors. Given Dave is a "first-time" offender, I'd assumed they'd done that to work out a plea deal, bump them down to misdemeanors (maybe even drop one of the charges -- likely the food/champage theft). Given Dave's POV, I assume he'll reject anything offered.
Do we know how he got his lawyer? It's not a public defender, so he either paid the guy or this is some charity deal. If he paid he's probably looking at $15k minimum.
He's used this attorney before, I believe. Was it for the Tennessee charges? (I need a refresher on the thread before the trial starts, update the timeline.)
Perhaps he sold a few guitars from the collection? Dave's finances have always intrigued me. I assume while he was pleading poverty and surviving on his Patreon earnings (I remember when his Patreon was substantial-ish; I spent a summer watching it drop -- what a time!) that his parents were sending him something to keep body and soul together. And to keep him away.
I also assume this amount would seem to the average person very generous (certainly enough to keep Dave supplied with weed, "magic" mushrooms, commemorative tattoos, and cured meats). When Dave's real nastiness came in, after he "fled" to the motel, I assume that was bc his parents finally cut him off. A true blue temper tantrum that continues to today.
Then again, who knows? Joe let Dave bully him into a payment outside the therapists's office, after Dave cornered Mary in her car, while that friend was filming. It's the image that pops into my head whenever Dave talks about Joe-the-meanest-man-I-know, this poor, older man being browbeaten and whined to by his "crippled" son, with guitar and amplifier strapped to his belly. Who also admitted he knows he shouldn't be there. Makes me do a proper Mary eye roll. I hope she spends his inheritance on chest freezers and the duct tape/bungee cords to keep them shut.
@waffle, thanks for the court info! Also, I'd like to thank everyone who keeps this thread going -- Dave was one of my first cows, and I hope the trial can stir up some nostalgia for the thread. (If Kyle "Katelyn" Burns could have one more fight with Jesse Singal, that'd be rainbows!)
When was the last time he had an actual no bullshit job.
I don't know about no-bullshit, but the last job he got a proper paycheck for was American Atheists (2013-2015). I say that, bc if you've seen any of his interviews... he was not a great PR person. He's mentioned working BOH in restaurants (I'll give him credit -- he's obviously had kitchen training). Otherwise, it's volunteer work with skeptic/atheist groups, food/meal delivery, and his RESIST podcast (still waiting on those Jameela Jamil, Rose McGowan interviews to drop). Unrelated, but does anyone know whatever happened to his producer Esther?
TLDR: You're looking at someone who hasn't worked in 10 years, and likely had no steady employment prior. Which is why he understands the working class's perspective and needs. And tries to get them fired, ha ha.
Lastly, there had been some talk of updating Dave's OP. I might give it a swing in the next couple of months, maybe post something in the thread for feedback. I've been doing "deep dives" with some other people I follow and have considered doing something similar for Dave. I'd love to revisit some favorite moments: Dave making an ass out of himself during the Mizzou protests, Dave in the women's shelter, trying to sort out the stories about the brothers (particularly Andy's "obsession" with having a mixed-race child). If anyone has any requests, thoughts, etc., give me a holler.
It's the end of the year, and I guess I'm feeling nostalgic, ha ha.
