1 .		The Supreme Court hears about 125 to 130 cases during the seven months each year that it is in session, these cases are chosen from over 5,000 petitions.    Comma splice   No comma splice
2 .		Most of the petitions are from highly specialized law firms, but every year 200 to 300 petitions are submitted by individuals on their own behalf.     Comma splice   No comma splice
3 .		These cases are called pro se cases, from the Latin word "for himself."     Comma splice   No comma splice
4 .		In most years no more than one or two pro se cases are heard, fewer result in a positive decision.     Comma splice   No comma splice
5 .		Many of these petitions are prepared by prisoners, especially those who have given up on lawyers.     Comma splice   No comma splice