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{weblog_name} - A Morning in Court
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It’s at times unsettling, incredible, reassuring, emotional and so many other words to describe a scene in a court room. On Thursday, while waiting for the pre-trial hearing of Eli Werdesheim, there was an opportunity to just sit and look around and maybe observe nuances. The judge and the staff of bailiffs and other court personnel in conjunction with the state’s attorneys, court appointed lawyers and private attorneys along with their clients are like a scene in a drama. Many clients come to the table having spent just a little time with their attorneys. Others are well versed in what their lawyers want and expect of them. I feel the most sorry for those who walk up to the bench without representation, and for those who must be taken away if found guilty. It’s a lesson for us all… read more