Sunday, February 08, 2009

World's Saddest Time Sheet

Time Sheet:
Leave work early upon hearing that my pro bono civil client, "Sherrie," had just been convicted in her criminal trial and immediately remanded into custody; comfort "Sherrie" in jail and begin making arrangements to take care of her children, finances, etc.; comfort her weeping fiance and assist him with practical issues; visit her public defender to see what went wrong and if there is any possibility of an appeal


Twelve older white jurors convicted a poverty-stricken black single mom of a felony for an act of self defense that didn't seriously hurt anyone.

Oh god.