Perspective
Mar. 26, 2013
When lawyers cry
I used to wear my armor when I entered the courtroom, like some HAZMAT suit. But on this day, I sprung a leak. By Linda Pollack
When I was a new public defender I asked the judge to sentence my client to drug rehabilitation instead of jail. "Your honor, how does the court feel about this? He's already spent two months in custody." I was hopeful. It was reasonable.
"Ms. Pollack, the court does not feel anything. The court thinks, however, this is a good idea."
That day my client received justice and I received a s...
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