After months of litigation and back-and-forth, I posted the following on facebook on November 24, 2015, after receiving photographs regarding a pending malicious destruction of property and larceny charge in the 23rd District Court in Taylor Michigan:
Well, now I understand. It's no wonder why you were asking for several hundreds of dollars in restitution as the prosecutor in this case. The artist's use of bold strokes takes advantage of his preferred medium, and the colors are striking. The artist's post-postmodernism, provides a deconstruction of futurism while embracing the underlying concepts of Dada. This reveals ... No, underscores, authenticity and originality, something that Neo-Dada has found challenging. A remarkable piece. However, along the lines of authenticity, I believe that the value of this art gains acceptance and credibility by existing in a garbage can. It shows that the artist is bold and rebellious, and willing to expose himself, even though this was inadvertent. It's almost incredible how the didactic synergy has created -- dare I suggest -- a masterpiece.
This hillbilly sign was posted in my client's front yard without a permit or permission. It magically found its way into a garbage can. I briefed the issue extensively, showing that the sign was illegally placed on my client's yard, and I even mentioned how I might be tempted to erect Maze Legal signs in the judge's front yard if I lost this case.
On February 9, 2016, the prosecutor finally threw in the towel and dismissed the case.