Brian Donohue
Brian Donohue
client difficult knew urged
I think it was expected. We knew it was going to be a difficult case. That's why I urged my client to take the plea bargain.
client jury knew top tough urged
We knew it was going to be a tough case, that's why I urged my client to take a plea bargain. Off the top of my head, I don't think he has any complaints, the jury was out for 8 or 9 hours.
chances confession defense emotional extreme extremely mount
I told him we could mount a defense of extreme emotional disturbance but I also told him his confession is extremely damning. His chances for acquittal are extremely remote.
client defense emotional extreme
When the only defense you have is one of extreme emotional disturbance, you have to put your client on the stand.