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I felt extremely nervous, because the lives of many were in my hands, however I was determined to do justice on behalf of everyone there, my chest hurt as soon as I read the story of the man he was being judged by, that's right my next challenge was to try a case and decide within the laws of Atlanta what would be the fate of the man judged, and since life has the art of hitting us in the back it couldn't be any worse than what I received. Douglas Mack; I researched him and found out that he never had any experience with the police, he was always a fair citizen who worked to support his family, according to what happened: "At an end of the night of sexetɑ-feirɑ, cα coursemer of the criminal, Mr. mɑck, forcing the merciful in the goldinfɑll. There was no resistance when the police arrived to take away Mr. Mack, after identifying him in the recordings. The assets were not returned. The family lives in the suburbs, and the only source of income comes from Mr. Mack, who works as a worker. All". 12), Ashley (11), Jasmine (5). Some merchants ask for justice given the damage they suffered, while others do not want to press charges. The suggested penalty is Two (O2) years, no bail. The documents I collected on the man who is on trial bring me a sense of sadness for his situation, however the merchants were harmed a total of 700 anis divided between them due to the theft, something had to be done and a fair intervention imposed for the problem to be solved, after much research and thought, I came to a single conclusion, which I would announce in front of everyone, I was in the waiting room, I felt my heart tighten when I saw the Douglas family coming towards me, the his wife was in a wheelchair, she had little Jasmine sitting on her lap, the woman's expression was one of suffering; on her face there were purple probably from sleepless nights, her eyes showed sadness, little Jasmine got up and then ran to me stopping in front of me, her hair fell on her face not blushing, in reality she brought a pale tone for a child for her age this shows malnutrition, I gulped lowering myself in front of her and looking into her innocent irises.
________ Please, Miss Marin, help my dad.. he didn't do it out of malice.. - I smiled weakly at the little girl holding her little hand.
________ I promise I'll do my best to help your daddy.. - She smiled sadly at me - Just do what I asked, okay? - She nodded in agreement in my direction and then returned to her mother, Douglas soon appeared handcuffed being taken inside the place with two agents on his back pushing him, the man was hurt and in his expression it was possible to see the pain and the longing he felt for his family, I took a deep breath getting up, and then I lifted my chin feeling my heart beat in my throat, my father's case had come to my mind from the first moment, he didn't have a chance to be judged, his life was taken without mercy, today I would help this man in the right way, I would take revenge in a strange way, when my name was called along with case number 138, I took a deep breath remembering my father's face in his last breaths . I started to walk into the place glimpsing everyone who was watching me, I stopped when I went up on a small stage where the lawyer's place was, that is, today it would be me; my eyes sought the prince's and when they found him i smiled wide and sarcastically at him who settled in the chair uncomfortable, took a deep breath directing my irises to the place where the jury was, swallowed the cake in my throat and then started my speech .
________ Hello everyone, I'm Ayla Marin and today I'm here to tell a story.. - Everyone frowns without understanding what I wanted to say - Calm down.. just wait for me to finish.. - I pressed to my lips and then continued - Once upon a time there was a man who was always honest, he dedicated himself to those he loved most, for the love of his family this man worked day and night, not after riches because he simply did not want that for himself, but to give a fair future for those who mattered most in his life, his wife and his children.. this man used everything that was necessary to get enough money to live on.. to feed those who trusted and deposited their love in him.. - My eyes stared at the jury - He fought... he worked... always without ceasing... Because he simply wanted to bring pride to his family... - At that moment photos of the defendant began to pass on a screen next to me, in the first one he worked cleaning pools, n the second he was carpenting in the hot sun, the third he was in a building pulling sand - One does everything, why?! Because he didn't have opportunities when he was younger.. his parents were very poor, just like him, just like his children now.. however this one does everything lost their jobs, for what reason?! Due to the injustices imposed by a corrupt society where the rich are more and more supplied and the poor are more and more miserable.. besides this man had many other reasons. On a given day, his wife suffered a terrible accident, losing the mobility of her legs. This handyman had to take responsibility for not only taking care of his children, but; also his wife who depended on him from that moment on... he gave up?! No... more on a certain night, when your children cried from hunger... from stomach ache! Has anyone here ever felt this pain? I hope not... because it's terrible... It's suffocating, it rips you out... and torture... if it's unbearable for an adult, imagine for a five year old? Imagine yourselves as fathers and mothers watching your children suffer from this pain without being able to do anything! Exactly.. he couldn't stand it.. and then in an act of desperation.. he committed a madness.. he robbed some stores just to put an end to his family's temporary pain... I have a question to ask gentlemen of the jury.. gentlemen merchants .. - I looked at everyone around me - What would you do? If those little eyes were crying with hunger in front of you? At this moment Jasmine got up together with one of her brothers, she walked to the high armchair and sat down with help, the microphone was turned to her face, she clutched the stuffed animal she was carrying in her arms, she seemed nervous, I walked over to her and then I blinked at the little girl who smiled widely.
________ Little Jasmine.. is it true that you cried a lot to your father due to hunger? She nodded at me.
________ Yes Miss Marin.. it hurt a lot.. - She whispered into the microphone. ________ Is it true that your father cried when he heard you say that? - She shook her head again.
________ Yes! Miss Marin, he cried and then he ran away.. I thought he wanted to play tag but he told me to stay home and wait.. - I winked at her and then spoke.
________ Thank you so much little one.. - She smiled and then returned to her seat - Now I would like to call some witnesses to report on the defendant.. the first witness is Mr. Augustus Jones, a friend of Mr. Mack. - The man went to the armchair, took the oath and then I started to ask - Mr. Jones, please tell us about the defendant.
_________ Douglas is a good person, he was always dedicated to his family and everyone he loves, he had never committed any crime, I ask you to please forgive him it was something he committed in a moment of madness due to the difficult situation .. - Declared the man.
_________ Thank you Mr. Jones.. you can return to your seat.. - He left and then I called the next witness - Now I would like to call Mrs. Louise Sant's, a former employer of his.. - The woman walked to the armchair and then swore tell the truth, then I ask her to talk about Douglas - Please ma'am.. Tell us about your relationship with the defendant.. _________ He ​​was always a hard worker, dedicated to the service, and never complained about what was imposed on him, besides he was always showing his family to everyone, through photos he carried in his wallet, I fired Douglas because he started to miss work a lot, in addition, he arrived late without saying the reasons, however now I understand the reason for the absences .. - She explained looking at the jury.
_________ Thank you very much Mrs. Sant's.. - She left and then I called the last witness - Now and last I want to call Mrs. Aileen Mack. -With the help of one of her sons she was pushed to a stop in front of everyone in her wheelchair, so she swore, I said-Mrs Mack, please tell us about your husband..
_________ Douglas has always been a good man, since I met him.. I fell in love with him precisely because of that, he is fair, concerned and above all dedicated to those he loves.. when I had the accident he was floored, but in not a moment was weak before me, he was my strength, and even today regardless of what he did I love and admire him, we all make stupid mistakes, he made a mistake in a moment of desperation .. but it was still because he wanted to feed my children for this reason I do not condemn it. - As soon as she finished speaking, she withdrew with the help of one of her children, I returned to my place, placing myself in front of the jury.
________ Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, merchants... we know that the damage caused by the defendant's act was something bad for the victims, but are we, as human beings, capable of having empathy for others? - I question looking at the merchants who were staring at me - Now I want to call the first merchant to speak, Mr Hermes from the grain store .. please go to the armchair .. - The man did what I asked - Mr Hermes which one was it your loss? ________ It was approximately 300 anis .. - He said looking at me.
________ Do you have multiple employees? - I question.
________ Not really, I work with one more employee in my store.. - I nod in a positive sign.
________ Thank you, you can return to your seat .. now I would like to call Mr James from the fruit shop .. - the other went to the armchair and then I asked - Mr James .. how much was your damage?
________ Approximately 200 anis .. - He said looking at the defendant.
________ Do you plant the fruits in another correct location? - I asked and then the man shook his head in a positive sign.
________ Yes.. I have a small farm close to my house and I cultivate it there. ________ Does the Lord do everything alone? - I question.
________ Yes, Sometimes this fact is difficult for me.. - I thank the man's words and then he withdraws.
________ Lastly, Mr. Matteo from the bread shop.. - He walked over to the armchair and then I asked him - Mr. Matteo, how much was your loss? _________ It was approximately 200 anis. - He explained calmly.
_________ Have you ever thought about having a delivery man? - Polite question.
_________ Yes, but it's too expensive to pay for another salary.. - I nod understanding.
_________ Thank you, you can return to your seat. As soon as everyone has spoken, I return to my place in front of the jury, looking determinedly at everyone around me, so I speak. _________ We all make mistakes, however laws and justice exist to be fair and put criminals in their place, to give order and above all to protect those who are considered victims, the word justice means: quality of what is in accordance with the which is right; way of perceiving, evaluating what is right, just. My role here today is to be fair, that man has a family that depends on him, the shopkeepers felt aggrieved by having their stores stolen. How to be fair in a situation like this? How to have empathy for those in need? Shall I turn my back on what is just as it was done once in my life; it's funny to be here judging this man after all my father was killed precisely for this same crime, for stealing food for the family that was starving, however today here I find justice and I will do the right thing, I see no other way but to put the defendant to work for free for the things he stole, my solution is that he pays for the theft with his work. He would work in the stores without any payment until the debt is settled, the merchants themselves said that some of the reasons for not having employees would be the lack of income to pay wages, the defendant came to cause damage, nothing more fair that he pays that through a medium that benefits merchants. In addition, the defendant will also complete a course of rehabilitation to society where he will learn to deal with extreme situations, and thus re-establish his relationships, all within the given period of two years that is the period imposed for his sentence. In addition, so that his family does not succumb due to having no income, I advise that the defendant receive a prisoner's pension, since he will serve his sentence on "Probation" due to the fact that he will be paying his debt with work. This way, the jury, the royal family, everyone wins in some way, the defendant will serve a fair sentence, and his family will not be harmed by his absence... without further ado, I would like to thank everyone for their attention here. At the end of my presentation I make an ironic bow in the direction of the royal family and then I retire sitting in the place and waiting for the decision of the jury; as soon as the verdict is announced, I am surprised by the fact that my recommendation was accepted in full, as I leave the courtroom I am surprised by little Jasmine who runs towards me hugging me and thanking me for "saving" her father, I smile widely. proud of myself for being able to do my best in that moment.