“I AIN’T WAIVING SHIT!” This has got to be on the top of the top 40.
Ah, how many times have I heard this delightful riposte to my gentle inquiry of my client about giving me, his lawyer, just a little more time to prepare his case.
And what can one say when faced with “I want my speedy trial rights.” “Go fuck yourself?” This is not a winning strategy I can attest.
And if as happens sometimes it’s because of another lawyer who’s scheduled a vacation (never me i can assure you) or even the convenience of a stinking DA. Then even I might join in with “we ain’t waiving shit!”
February 1, 2010
FAVORITE LEGALISMS PART I
“I AIN’T WAIVING SHIT!” This has got to be on the top of the top 40.
Ah, how many times have I heard this delightful riposte to my gentle inquiry of my client about giving me, his lawyer, just a little more time to prepare his case.
And what can one say when faced with “I want my speedy trial rights.” “Go fuck yourself?” This is not a winning strategy I can attest.
And if as happens sometimes it’s because of another lawyer who’s scheduled a vacation (never me i can assure you) or even the convenience of a stinking DA. Then even I might join in with “we ain’t waiving shit!”
December 4, 2009
THE MOST INGENIOUS CLOSING ARGUMENT EVER
Our clients are caught on tape as they get back into their car after doing the robbery. You can see them have to back up several times before finally being able to get out of the parking lot and burn rubber as they peel away. (is that the expression? doesn’t sound right)
My co-counsel tells the jury that since they parked so badly for the getaway (car is blocked in by a couple of other cars) and thus this getaway is the slowest in the history of man, isn’t that an indication they they never intended to do this crime?
I couldn’t help thinking “are you kidding me?” Unfortunately the jury must’ve thought the same. Guilty.
