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Hard Lesson

By "Ipse Dixit"

This week I learned why Justice is blindfolded. It is so when someone runs up, cold-cocks that bitch, and steals her handbag, she will not be able to identify her assailants. I had a client who got royally FUCKED at a probation violation hearing. I called 3 wits, I cited caselaw DIRECTLY on point saying I win, and the prosecution's only wit (the cop) was such a huge liar even the court staff knew it. He got a year. Hooray justice. I have to go slit my wrists. There is nothing quite like doing everything within your power, and doing it well, and having it not matter one fucking bit.

Full post as published by Ipse Dixit on February 06, 2009 (boomark / email).