Day 2 On Trial
I'm physically and mentally exhausted. I honestly thought trial would take 1 day, but it looks like it's going to take 4 or 5 at this point. I now see why people usually take whatever "deal" the District Attorney offers in order to avoid trial. Too bad I'm not most people. I will NEVER plead guilty to something that I am not guilty of, no matter how much easier it will make my life. It's just the principle.
Nonetheless, I am unbelievably tired and worn out. I actually cried in court today. Not for any particular reason and I felt the tears coming at a totally inappropriate time. The judge was just briefing the jury and I felt the first inkling of tears welling up in my eyes. I tried as hard as I could to stop them, but once the first tear streams down my face, it's hard to stop them. I felt sort of stupid, but I got it together pretty quickly and hopefully not everyone noticed. My lawyer was absolutely shocked, to say the least. He said it was totally unexpected because I'm "such a strong girl". It's true, I am pretty strong and I've VERY good at suppressing my emotions if I need to. I just think the exhaustion I'm feeling, compounded with seeing the cop that tasered me again, plus hearing people blatantly lie to try and make me look like a bad person, got to me. I stuffed it down for as long and I could, I guess.
Labels: Health, The Justice System
Rambled by Vicious Summer @ 9:25 PM
5 Shenanigans:
be good to yourself my dear, my heart is with you
this has not been an easy couple of months. i loathe the justice system and how much money it has cost us to defend you because one asshole cop had no control. it hurts me so much to see you go through this...
i bought you a Poker Night Scratcher to come home to and left it on your desk, did we win?
You're doing the right thing. Just think of all the others that pleaded guilty who will forever be annoyed at themselves.
Sending you positive vibes. Stay strong.
Like I told you...I am SO PROUD OF YOU! I am SO puffed up with pride that I honestly feel like I could explode. I am sending you all that GOOD feeling to fuel you for next week. You are amazing.
Summer, I'm so pissed off with you! Seems like you've got a bit of a bum deal here and the cop who arrested you is trying to stitch you up to limit the damage to his own reputation. Shame on him. Hopefully justice will prevail. I know me and all the other guys at DP are with you. Good luck.
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