<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Jailer:
Were I johnfpage’s attorney, I’d argue, “Your Honor, self-defense is always justifiable.”
Were I the parole board in the other matter, I’d say, “Sir, your continued transgressions do not bode well for your eventual reintegration into our community. We cannot rehabilitate someone who seems so committed to recidivate. Sadly, not everyone can function in every society.”
Were I the time-out warden, I’d lament, “Put ‘em in the SHU (special housing unit) so he can reflect on his behavior.”</font>
Jailer, as your colleague attorney on the other side of the Cafeteria, I would argue the exact same - but on the opposite side, namely that Ozstamps acted in self defense, and that he has been under intense and premeditated provocation.
May it please the Court---
Your Honour, I would argue for a mistrail, a change of venue, and challenge the entire proceeding due to prejudice and pre-judgement. The veredict against my client has been all over the papers for ages now... It is a well known fact that the 'establishment' is out to get my client and that he will never have a chance to a fair trail. There has been a frenzy of 'media coverage' (signal to noise rations on and off board, via email traffic, a lot of this evidence would never be admisible in court but it does form opinions) that decided the fate of Ozstamps... just to many scores from the past that many still persist on settling.
I suggest we get together for a plea bargain and reach a suitable out of court settlement (ie. a rapid return to posting rights of my client), that is the only way that justice will be served.
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Gaucho100K