This is going to be a huge vent - about Aaron's trial

MyBrownEyedBoy wrote: I am so furious right now, I can't even see straight. So, if you want to leave this thread, I completely understand.
Aaron's partner (I'll just call him is a notorious procrastinator. He never does anything ahead of time and always is in the office late at night before deadlines and now trial stuff. He and Aaron agreed at the beginning of this darn trial that B would take XYandZ and Aaron would handle ABandC.
Well, Aaron's handled ABandC very well. He prepared ahead of time, well ahead of time. He didn't take off for a week to go to Hawaii (trip was planned after the trial was scheduled). Basically, he put his butt in his chair and got his stuff together (I really wanted to use another word there). He and B even had a BIG arguement about Aaron not spending weekends and late nights at the office prepping. Well, dumb butt, Aaron was already prepped.
So, today, the state rested their case, prosecution is over, now the defense has to step up. And B hasn't even written out questions for his witnesses!?! Aaron's witnesses are coming in tomorrow, but they've already seen the questions, he faxed them to his witnesses. All he needs to do tomorrow evening is polish things up with these people. So, B gets Aaron and tells him he needs to come back to work this evening and help prep B's witnesses. Prep my butt, Aaron's got to "prep" the entire defense. From conception to finish.
Aaron's a perfectionist, B is obviously not. His arguements look thrown together, probably because they are. So, now Aaron has to spend the bulk of the night at the office, preparing the defense that B was supposed to have a handle on. OMG, this infuriates me. Aaron's now convinced that the case is pretty much over. No matter how hard he tries, he(Aaron) is now going to end up looking like an unprepared jerk. This isn't fair, at all.

mom21kid2dogs replied:

MyBabeMaddie replied: Wow, I don't know what to say that will make you feel better but I'm sorry this is happening.

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Thanks, Sarah and Cheryl. There really isn't anything that anyone could say that would make me feel better. I just can't wait for this darn thing to be over. I simply don't understand how a professional can literally have a 16 year old's life in his hands and not prepare adequately.

CantWait replied:
I agree, not fair at all. Sorry.

luvmykids replied: Downright negligent Is he in a senior position to Aaron that he thinks Aaron will/should cover for him? Not fair at all, to Aaron or the kid whose life is on the line.

gr33n3y3z replied: yeah it sucks

lovemy2 replied: I am sorry Kelly - I had been in the legal profession for many years - there are those who work hard and those who don't and get away with it because someone else always picks up their slack - unfortuantely by the time that person finds out they have to pick up the slack it is too late and they need to scramble and usually can't prepare as adequately as they should and as you said they end up with the egg on their face - this is alot of why I left that profession.....now having a young man's life in your hands in my book should be motivation enough to keep it together....

I read alot about this case - in your opinion and also cause you know more of the facts probably is he guilty???? You don't have to answer that if you don't want to - I just wondered - from what I read I couldn't get a handle on it....

Hang in there

kit_kats_mom replied: That stinks. My best friend is an atty and her boss is like that. She's always running around like a chicken with her head cut off...it's sad. After 7 years with the firm, she's finally figured it out though and she usually just preps everything and is ok if her boss steps in and contributes...otherwise, at least she's ready. KWIM?

I can't imagine how frusterating it must be for you and Aron though.

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Well, B procrastinating is nothing new, but we both thought that the magnitude of this case would keep him on task. Guess not.
As for what I think, and understand I am biased, I think Torey will probably get convicted of the conspiracy charge for sure. I really do think that the evidence points to one boy, Draper. Aaron's introducing DNA and other evidence to that point. Every ruling so far, the judge is siding with the prosecution. He's really got a bee in his bonnet to see a conviction, some of his rulings are absolutely grounds for appeal. Unfortunately, the judge has ties to the school where all three of these kids went. His daughter goes there. But in a town this size, it's nearly impossible to not know someone who knows someone. Yesterday was rough, but today Aaron's starting the defense and he was up with me at 5am, talking to me when I was in the shower about what I thought of this and that. I know that regardless of the outcome, there is now doubt that he has done his absolute best.
And, Monica, B is senior to Aaron, but they are both partners, so really seniority should have nothing to do with the equation. I think B's just lazy.

Our Lil' Family replied: You know Kelly as strange as it may sound I think this trial is bringing you and Aaron closer together! I think it's wonderful to hear you say that he is asking you for opinions and sharing this with you. I am so happy for you and I pray for the best outcome for Aaron....even though I'm not a fan of criminal defense!

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: LOL, Naomi. You might be right. However, I think that before we started counselling, it would not have. It would have driven an even bigger wedge between us.

Twelve Volt Man replied: I'd be interested in reading more about the case. Any links?

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Google Torey Adamcik, Jay. You'll find plenty. Try to avoid the blogs, this has got people HOT.

hoosier momma replied:

You sound much happier talking about Aron these days. I hope the counseling works for you guys. As hard as the trial may be and whatever the outcome, at least you can be proud of Aron for all of his hard work and putting his heart into.

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Oh, I am very proud of Aaron, it's my opinion that he's the best attorney in the courtroom. Not that I'm biased or anything. And he knows I think so, I've told him several times.

Kaitlin'smom replied: how frustrating. sorry B is such a well you probably have better word than I could type.

lovemy2 replied:
Why didn't they move for a change of venue?? Just wondering...

ps - I am glad to hear you and Aaron are going to counseling...sometimes I think DH and I are heading there...

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Christine, they did move for a change of venue. The judge didn't buy it, but he did allow them to choose the jury from an area 110 miles away. Still have a local judge though.

HuskerMom replied: Wow that is not fair at all. I hope your hubby can get through it without getting to frustrated with his partner. Can he get a new partner after this is all over by any chance? Or is that just wishful thinking?

lovemy2 replied:
Hmmmm, small town politics huh?? This is all very interesting to me - I LOVE the law...

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Pretty much, small town. Judge can't stand the thought of this kid not being convicted. I think he's pretty much trying to get rid of any chance Aaron has of introducing "reasonable doubt".