A judge is what I do, not who I am. Lasley makes sure she stays grounded. Jurors sit in judgment of another human being. They work very hard and are extremely conscientious. My job as a defense attorney was to get him a fair trial.
Most defense attorneys are honorable and very hard working.
They try zealously to defend within the limits of the law. Victims need to be listened to and taken seriously. They need to be allowed to participate in the resolution of their cases, so that they can get on with their lives. The victims need to be involved from beginning to end. We are not rigorous enough in our requirements on representation.