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The Mistake, Revisited

“We’ve reviewed the court transcripts and there were no conditions placed on the reduction of charges from Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Doorknob. The defendant is charged with reckless misdemeanor assault and resisting arrest.” Judge Judgeson turned his gaze from Mr. Phycks to Ms. Anesthesia and back as he gave his pronouncement. Phycks andContinue reading “The Mistake, Revisited”

Good Charge/Bad Charge

To me it was always common knowledge that modern law consists of very few trials, but mostly of plea deals. Trials are expensive for both the defendant and the State. For this reason, I was leaning toward a trial rather than a plea. If the State wanted me, they were going to have to comeContinue reading “Good Charge/Bad Charge”

Arraignment Day

I had been arrested on a Sunday around 6 PM. About 11 PM that evening I went before the Penntown judge, the honorable William A. Judgeson, who entered a not guilty plea for me before I was sent to county jail for the night. Monday morning my boss and my next-door neighbor arrived simultaneously atContinue reading “Arraignment Day”