My First

Today I lost my first jury trial. I sat second chair. It didn't bother me the way I thought it would. In fact, I viewed it as another matter off of the docket. Tomorrow I start my first attempted second degree murder trial. That one I am nervous about. I really want to do good for my victims. I have paid more attention to this case than any other case thus far. Sometimes I feel inadequate, but I will put on my game face and keep moving. I was in court all day. It only took the jury 15 minutes to deliberate. I didn't feel a connection with the jury like I normally do. This panel just didn't give me that vibe I was looking for. The trial today was only a possession of crack. The good thing is the defendant walked away without a felony conviction. Maybe that is justice. Considering he doesn't have a felony conviction hanging over his head to impede his life.
"If I can not enjoy living
one precious minute
within 24 hours, then why
am I living?"

poeticnjustice 10/19/04