First Criminal Case

Yesterday was my very first "real" criminal case. I've had DUIs and little accident offenses, but nothing like the one I had yesterday.

I get called into a last minute court proceeding that is supposed to be a Malicious Intent to Harm case. Then we got into the meat and potatoes of the case and I was FLOORED! This is a slasher case. Punk kid asks cousin for a ride at 3am, older cousin married with kids says no, punk kid slashes his throat and stabs him three times in the chest before older cousin realizes he's had his throat slit. AND HE LIVED!!! And the DA wants Malicious Intent to Harm??? REALLY!!!!! Wow, I couldn't believe it.

Anyway, the judge wasn't having it and this was for a Motion to Amend to attempted manslaughter. YIKES! I was so excited I could barely take it. This is definitely the coolest case yet.