4. The appeal must be dismissed insofar as it is admissible. The application for legal aid must be dismissed owing to its lack of prospects of success (Art. 64 para. 1 of the Federal Supreme Court Act). Court costs must be imposed on the unsuccessful appellant (Art. 66 para. 1 of the Federal Supreme Court Act). His financial circumstances must be taken into account in assessing them (Art. 65 para. 2 of the Federal Supreme Court Act). Therefore, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court rules: 1. The appeal is dismissed insofar as it is admissible. 2. The application for legal aid is dismissed. 3. Court costs of Fr. 1'200.-- are imposed on the appellant.