Stories tagged “trial”
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New Case
“Thank you for taking this case.” the officer in front of Charles Bryant said, as they walked down the gray corridor. “If the military needs my help that’s no problem.” Charles replied. Internally he was thinking that he h...
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New Rules
Charles started to review his options. There were no options for him. He had not volunteered for this, but had been ordered to arrive at the base today to defend a prisoner. The officer was still waiting for Charles to either respond or to start moving...
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Holding Room
A sense of dread was coming over Charles. Basic concepts in the public court system were gone. How many more basic laws were going to change? They continued down the corridor until it ended at a door. The officer slid his card through a security panel ...
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To the Moon
It was sunny that day, with a clear sky and gentle breeze. It felt wrong to Janie. On a day like this, the weather should match her mood. The birds singing felt out of place, as did the children laughing on the street. The road was dusty. Every step sh...
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Nothing But the Truth
I had a hard time coming to terms with the death of both parents within a couple months of each other, especially seeing as I’d shot one. The court date had been set. I had exactly three weeks to prepare and my best friend’s older brother w...
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Judgement
It is with great disappointment that I find myself preparing this judgement. As part of this society that has founded itself on the principles of free writing and the ability to represent ourselves through our words, we believe that once we have crafte...
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I Answer Not To Them Or You
The man sat alone in the dock, being questioned by a series of lawyers in expensive suits. The people watching were divided into two categories: people who wanted to see him hang, and people who thought him a hero. He didn’t know most of the peop...
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The Bounds of Possibility
“Please sum up the defence, Mr Davis,” said the judge. Daniel Davis looked around the courtroom as he stepped up to speak. He glanced over the tired jury, the restless crowd and the smug, slick prosecutor. Finally he looked hopelessly at hi...