When I was just a little kid, my daddy used to take me to general district court here in Salem.

I think (Tim) knows he's talented, but he's a very humble kid. He's quiet, to himself. I've really gotten on him to be more assertive.

[But, when asked by Tillamook County Deputy District Attorney Brian Erickson about threats he allegedly made, Painter replied,] Absolutely not. I told them I need that radio; go get that radio. ... This is (expletive); let's get out of here.

It goes back to the district court, where he has to decide whether to grant an injunction. Is there a single reason that he wouldn't? It's extremely rare that you don't.

The Court is most vulnerable and comes nearest to illegitimacy when it deals with judge-made constitutional law having little or no cognizable roots in the language or design of the Constitution.

I must say I am much more aware of what I am doing on the court now, ... When I was in (the) Top 10, everything was easy for me. I had nothing to lose. I was just swinging at the ball and had fun -- there was no pressure. Definitely now I am more mature and making much smarter decisions on the court.