The judge massaged his temples with a headache.
A dog... and a victim's family...
Is this really not a joke?
"Your Honor, my client is willing to plead guilty," the defense lawyer emphasized again, "Considering the judicial economy, I think we can move directly to sentencing now."
"I refuse," Purple Summers didn't hesitate, "We wish to proceed with a court hearing."
The judge asked irritably, "If the defendant has already pled guilty, is there really a need to hear the case?"
Purple Summers replied, "Your Honor, the defense wants to move directly to sentencing because the defense lawyer believes you would not sentence the defendant to jail time. Of course, even if you do, I would fully understand. However, I believe that once you fully understand the facts of the case, you might make a different decision."
