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Originally Posted by Rob
Actually CD, he had a pretty damn good defense team. But there was just too much evidence (circumstantial, but evidence none-the-less) where he didn't feel confident taking it to trial. I mean if someone came to me and said you can do 3 years no questions asked, OR you can take it to trial and have about a 15% chance of winning. BUT if you lose in trial, you pay the "trial tax" and be sentenced to the maximum penalty law allows. He said he was happier with 3 years than taking a chance, regardless of how good his attorneys are, and getting 20-25 years. All it takes is a jury having a bad day and you just gave up 20+ years of your life.
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I thought we were talking about me here. You asked what books *I* would bring, did you not?
My answer was based on the fact that I'd know that whatever it was I was accused and convicted of, I did not do. Because I'm the type that leads a quiet life, earns his money in a legal way, looks after his house and rental property, buys his groceries at local markets, eats at local resaurants, tips well for good service, holds the door for a lady, and whenever I've made a mess I pick up after myself.
Conclusion: My so-called lawyer must have been either too overburdened and distracted, didn't believe in my innocence, or put up a smart front but was just plain stupid.
Either way I'd obviously have a lot of time to brush up on the law.