Document: TRIAL MINUTES
Link: [Open PDF](https://42o.org/l3g4l/328.0 TRIAL MINUTES 2019-08-08 .pdf)
Filing Date: 2019-08-08
Summary (Justice Demanded)
The trial minutes from the Superior Court of Washington, County of Spokane, reveal an unsettling scenario for the father, Aaron M. Surina. Despite appearing Pro Se, meaning he represented himself during the proceedings, his motion to continue the trial was denied. This decision potentially indicates judicial bias as it seemingly disregards the fact that Mr. Surina was without legal counsel and may have needed extra time to adequately prepare his defense. Moreover, the court’s decision was made after hearing arguments from both sides, yet it did not provide explicit reasons for denying Mr. Surina’s motion, which may suggest a lack of transparency in the court’s decision-making process. This scenario can be seen as unfair, potentially limiting Mr. Surina’s ability to fully participate in his case and raise a robust defense, which is a fundamental right in any legal proceeding.