pd victories
Two words
Jul 21st
The call comes in.
“That was quick!”
Heading upstairs, time slows down.
The judicial marshals converge. There are 5 of them now.
The judge enters. Everyone stands. Some sit. Some remain standing.
There is a knock on the door. Six people enter. They announce their presence.
A question is asked.
My heart is pounding. I can barely hear what is being said.
I’m staring at my desk; I can’t bear to look up.
The tension is palpable; the room is silent. Time has stopped.
Firmly, a voice slices through the heavy air.
Two words.
A gasp. A stifled cry.
I don’t raise my head. There’s more to come.
Another question. Silence has been replaced by nervous energy.
Time seems even slower, if that’s possible. My heart is thundering.
Two more words.
Suddenly, time rushes forward. The judge is talking, but no one is really paying attention.
Two words never sounded sweeter.
A man is free.
[I tried to find a video of Ani Difranco doing a version of Amazing Grace - the best version out there, in my opinion, but was unable to. You can listen to the song, though, by clicking below - and I really recommend it.]
Amazing Grace by Ani DiFrancoWADR*, Your Honor, I’m trying the case
Jun 15th
Congratulations to Audacity for not only getting two not guilty verdicts but also for standing her ground.
…at one point, during the state’s presentation of evidence, the judge asked me to go ahead and put up my client and that, we’ll do the state’s witnesses when they get here. ARE YOU F****** KIDDING ME? When I refused and suggested the state close their evidence, the judge said, “Well since one person in the courtroom refuses to accommodate the other 16-17 people in this room, we’re taking a 20 minute break.” That was a sweet felony not guilty.
Damn straight. I can’t believe the Judge tried to force her to put on her case before the state rested. That’s the (insert synonym for not smart in superlative form) thing I’ve ever heard.
*with all due respect
PD victory!
Apr 5th
Frolics and Detours, who I mention in my previous post, has posted an update on her (his?) trial.
The jury deliberated and came back with good questions twice. My client was facing 1-10 years in prison. She had previously been offered the minimum in a plea deal. I previously told her to plea because her case was so crappy. Well, our arguments went over pretty well b/c we got a guilty verdict on the misdemeanor lesser included charge. She got sentenced to about half of what she would have gotten had she pled originally. Now that’s a win!!!
Congratulations! Spread the word.
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