Saturday, June 28, 2008

L sees the devil in the details.

I spent three hours steaming dress clothes today. One of our cases is going to trial on Monday, and court clothes for the defendant are one of our many responsibilities. Our firm has closets filled with court clothes and we pick out the right clothes for the client. 

It's odd, but I think the clothes make a difference. Most of these cases are all about perception; can you see this man committing this crime? The jury is made of people, and people are all about appearances. 

And while Z and I are excited and nervous for our first trial, in a cell in the cage across town, our client is afraid because his fate is in the hands of strangers and the rest of his life will be decided in a few short days. 

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