Document: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Link: [Open PDF](https://42o.org/l3g4l/189.0 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 2018-05-29 .pdf)
Filing Date: 2018-05-29
Summary (Justice Demanded)
The court documents indicate that Aaron Michael Surina is ordered to attend a Contempt Hearing. Despite being the respondent, he had no say in the approval of this order, which raises concerns of fairness. The court has approved the motion for the hearing based solely on the claims made by the petitioner, Sirinya Surina, without giving Aaron an opportunity to counter the accusations against him upfront.
Moreover, the court threatens Aaron with potential arrest if he fails to attend the hearing, which seems punitive considering he has not yet had the opportunity to defend himself. This appears to present a presumption of guilt, which is contrary to the principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty.’
If the other party has requested the court to incarcerate Aaron and he is unable to afford legal representation, the court offers him the possibility to request court-appointed counsel. However, this suggests an imbalance of power and resources, which could prejudice Aaron’s ability to mount a robust defense.
The document also shows that the petitioner’s attorney, Keith A. Glanzer, presented the order, which raises questions about potential bias in favor of the petitioner. No legal representation is mentioned for Aaron, which might suggest an imbalance in the legal advocacy in this case.
In summary, this court order appears to display potential unfairness and bias against Aaron Michael Surina, including a presumption of guilt, threats of arrest, possible unequal access to legal resources, and a lack of opportunity to counter allegations before the approval of a contempt hearing.
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