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I really think people think public defenders don't understand victims. Truth is - many of us have been victims ourselves. It shouldn't matter. But I remember I had a righteous self- defense case once and the DA himself told me I didn't understand how hard it was taking to them
Oh. But I do.
I was a freshman in college when I was raped. Reported immediately. Rape kit. That whole embarrassing mess . I'll never forget how they seized my clothes and sent me home in a see through paper jumpsuit.
I was a freshman in college when I was raped. Reported immediately. Rape kit. That whole embarrassing mess . I'll never forget how they seized my clothes and sent me home in a see through paper jumpsuit.
Did I mention I was a virgin? Well, I was. I represent people accused of sex offenses.
While I was in law school, my best friend was murdered. My parents redid my room at home but they never repainted the door. Why? Because I nailpolished our initials on it in jr high.
While I was in law school, my best friend was murdered. My parents redid my room at home but they never repainted the door. Why? Because I nailpolished our initials on it in jr high.
I graduated law school and was working as a legislative attorney in DC. His family asked me to be the contact with the DDA on the case. Dude asked me how I got my job. I said I did better in law school than you.
Don't taki to me about talking to victims.
Don't taki to me about talking to victims.
His murderer was trying to claim self defense. The DA telling ME I didn't know what it was like to talk to victims, was talking to me about a self defense case.
Obviously, I represent people accused of murder. My case? It was eventually dismissed.
Obviously, I represent people accused of murder. My case? It was eventually dismissed.
While I was a criminal defense attorney (and a damn good one), I ended up in a DV relationship. Finally got a restraining order. Embarrassing as hell for someone like me. It's sealed. A lot of people don't know about that, but they know about him. He gaslight me.
Stole my shit. Ruined my hot water heater and my furnace. And worse.
I represent people accused of domestic violence.
I don't know if my clients did what they are accused of. But if I decide not to help them? Then there is no right to a jury trial.
I represent people accused of domestic violence.
I don't know if my clients did what they are accused of. But if I decide not to help them? Then there is no right to a jury trial.
It will just be a trial by your publically appointed attorney and that's it.
And even when I KNOW they're guilty? That rarely happens. But if client tells me they did something, then we explore the options for what is appropriate for what they actually did do.
And even when I KNOW they're guilty? That rarely happens. But if client tells me they did something, then we explore the options for what is appropriate for what they actually did do.
And who they are. As a fellow human being. Everything.
People are complicated. Most people aren't as bad as the worst thing they've done. I know some defenders say no one, but Hitler fucking existed so I won't go that far. But MOST.
People are complicated. Most people aren't as bad as the worst thing they've done. I know some defenders say no one, but Hitler fucking existed so I won't go that far. But MOST.
And the guiltiest of the guiltiest? Frequently they didn't do EVERYTHING the state says they did or there are extenuating circumstances where the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Or god forbid, even the VICTIM doesn't want the punishment the state wants.
I don't know what my point is. Other than - maybe don't trek us we don't understand. Or we'r don't know.
It's BECAUSE I know that I do what I do. Prosecuting my DV guy? Which I DID NOT ASK FOR? That's the unsafest I've been in my entire life. And I've been in war zones.
It's BECAUSE I know that I do what I do. Prosecuting my DV guy? Which I DID NOT ASK FOR? That's the unsafest I've been in my entire life. And I've been in war zones.
So maybe YOU Mr. Prosecutor- maybe you're the one that doesn't know.
Wow. It's late out here. And even later for some of the people liking this post. Honestly, I just threw it out there expecting no reactions. So thanks for the likes friendly people!
And also, I see all my typos I made on my phone. Yikes!
