Life is a long time to serve in jail…
Did I just hear what I think I heard? That couldn’t be! As I sat there with my eyes glued on the clerk I tried to maintain my composure. I simply could not bring myself to look at the twelve jurors that made this awful decision (at least as far as I was concerned). Prior to the verdict being read, the Judge warned that no outbursts would be tolerated! While it was generally directed toward family and friends, I felt myself falling apart at this moment.
Allowing my brain to kick in because I still had work to do, I pulled together long enough to ensure the jury was polled and I entered notice of appeal. Honestly, I don’t know how I got through it because I felt as though I was floating in the clouds, and, it wasn’t getting any easier.
The Judge turned to my client, after…
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