Yesterday was our Final Trial for Public Defender training, and I got a not guilty on all charges! Even though the jury was loaded with public defender staffers, not guilties are not guaranteed–several of my colleagues’ clients got convicted, at least on the trespass (in park after hours) charge.
An object lesson learned during the trial: [...]
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Mock Trial Not Guilty!
December 16th, 2008 No Comments
Tags: public defender · trials
I file false reports!
September 29th, 2008 No Comments
Overheard in court today:
["Victim" testifies that she was out riding her bike during an ice storm in December when she suddenly saw headlights, heading straight for her. She blacked out, and the next thing she remembers, she's on the ground with her bicycle on top of her. She has trouble getting up, due to "all [...]
Tags: courtwatching · public defender · trials
Let's talk about blaming the victim
May 13th, 2008 7 Comments
Most of you know me as an advocate for the accused. One reason that I have chosen to pursue that path is to put into practice my belief that all living creatures are worthy of love and compassion, even those who, in the eyes of many, have forfeited that worth.
Recently, circumstances have forced me to [...]
Tags: cops · love not hate · public defender
Client Ingratitude: It Ain't Just for Public Defenders Anymore
April 9th, 2008 No Comments
What struck me about the article, though, was how The Donald describes his case:
“Trump told the NYLJ that the law firm was preoccupied with fees throughout the case. ‘Ninety percent of the conversations I had with David Scharf were about legal fees, not the case,’ he said. ‘We won the case because I’m a great witness’”
Tags: Donald Trump · public defender · The Wealthy and their Wealthy Lawyers