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CrimLawI’m currently working for a Law firm in News Jersey.  I’ve been assigned a criminal case where my client is in serious shit for no fault of hers.  But for some reason I know that I will not be able to pull her out of the mess.  This is my second criminal case, a real serious one.  I’m losing it…Judge


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posted 2007-03-22 05:25:39


Dear Doppiedaps,

Are you sure you’re just not nervous? If this is just a case of nerves, calm down and remember that the partners probably wouldn’t have assigned you the case if they didn’t think you could handle it.  However, if you feel like this case is way out of your league and you’re not equipped to properly represent your client, then you should definitely speak to one of the partners about it. Try to get some supervision/help. If they can’t offer you that, then try to get the case reassigned to another more qualified attorney. Your duty is to your client, and if you know you can’t properly represent her, you absolutely have to turn the case over to someone who can.

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Dear Your Honor,
Dear Judge,

Do you ever experience any physical danger in the courtroom?  You do deal with all those criminals, right? 

Sincerly,

Concerned Bailiff's Mommy



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