Court Session (ePub)

"Mr. Adrian Parker." I shook the client's hand and patted his shoulder.

This was the third time he met Adrian in person. When he accepted the commission, the trial was very close, so Cruz only had time to meet with him twice to exchange some views on key issues.

Adrian, now 69 years old, does not give people the feeling of being old. Even though he is an heir abandoned by the Parker family, one can still see the result of good upbringing and elite education.

Although he had white hair, it was meticulously groomed. Wearing a tailored suit on his upright body, he looked like he was not attending a trial but a necessary banquet.

Adrian smiled at me gently "Lawyer Stewart, thank you for coming." He knew something about the family's situation and was very grateful to me for still deciding to defend him at this time.

"Remember the four steps I told you?" I recalled the defense plan prepared by Cruz and whispered to Adrian.

"Remember."

"Then, do it this way. The first instance will review the facts and the application of the law. You should pay special attention to the pre-trial investigation stage. They will ask you about the entire incident in detail. You should be mentally prepared." If you want to defend your innocence when the evidence is irrefutable and the public has a preconceived notion that you are guilty, you must not only impress the judge with the law, but also impress the 12 jurors sitting in the jury box with reason.

"Everyone stand up." The bailiff announced loudly to the audience.

The audience stood up to show respect to Judge Annette Ann Tony as she entered the courtroom.