An Innocent Client Novels & Stories

“Knowing my clients weaknesses, so whenever it's used in court against them I can easily counter it and win over the judge.” “What if there's no evidence to prove your client's innocence.” “If there isn't, you just have to make them up. Most of the court's evidence are always made up anyways.” Lenoir sighed and walked closer towards me, his eyes looking through the file in my hands. I was about to shoo him off when I caught a whiff of familiar strawberry shampoo.

She was fierce and I was a little proud. “My client might be in cuffs but we are going to do everything we can to prove his innocence. The first act was being granted this house arrest. Mr Woods is not out of the woods yet,” I almost snickered but stayed grounded waiting in silence, “but my partner and I are on top of the case and we hope to see justice in the end.” She spun around ignoring everyone’s questions and shouts. She gave me a don’t you dare look and I spun around and walked. If they could follow us inside they would but my security began moving in as instructed.

The plaintiff had stated their own case, still dwelling on the fact that my client was guilty, and as anticipated, presented the video tape showing how and when he took the stolen item. “ Your honour”, I began, “ even though the plaintiff has presented a vivid piece of evidence to support the claim that my client, Mr John Doe, committed the crime of robbery, I still stand here to avert that claim”, I heard people gasp, “ my client is innocent of any accusations labelled against him so far”.

Cindy began, "first of all, I will like to inform this honorable court that my client, Mr. Jack Grant is a model Citizen who has never broken the law before. Yes, he has his excesses just like we all do but, he has never done anything illegal. The accusation against him is not only false but preposterous, to say the least. The fact is that the complainant, Miss Belov has had her eyes on my client for a long time. She knew that he would never look at her because not only does my client have no interest in women who have gone under the knife, he has a girlfriend whom he loves more than anything else.

"I am a victim. Your client framed me. Destroyed my reputation. Took months of my life." "Or maybe you're just what we thought you were. A lady who will do anything for money and power. "Adding innocent people to the frame." That's not right! No more questions. I got off. Shaking. Fighting back tears. Kael caught me as I walked by. Kept me steady. He said, "You did great." "Breathe." Sophie was there next to me right away. "That lawyer is a monster." Marcus responded, "She's doing her job." "Making Aria seem untrustworthy. It won't work.

He yelled in a whisper, his eyes darting around the room as if expecting Seth to attack him at any moment. Her mouth made an 'o' in amazement. She was in love with a celebrity! "It's not a good thing Daisy!" Quickly, she shut her mouth and nodded solemnly. "I'm getting you out of here. I'll do anything and everything to prove you're innocent. I don't know all the details yet but I know you would never do anything to deserve a year in this place. It'll be ok. Trust me," Linc said with so much determination, Daisy couldn't doubt him.

“Attorney! You cannot tell me what to say and not to say!” “I am your lawyer. You have to do as I say. Whatever you say, would be used against you in court. You can't just go about saying what comes to your mind, Mr. Marcus,” Carson yelled. “I am innocent!” “And I know that” Carson barked back. This particular client was the same person he had been discussing his issue with Nick. He cannot understand why this man doesn't want to listen.

"Ladies and gentlemen, my client made mistakes. He handled his divorce badly. He was hurt. Betrayed. His wife left him for another man. A man she met under questionable circumstances. My client reacted emotionally. But emotional reactions aren't crimes." He tries to paint Julian as sympathetic. As heartbroken. As misunderstood. "The prosecution wants you to see a monster. I want you to see a man. A man who loved his wife. Who couldn't accept losing her. Who made bad choices but never intended real harm." "The gun was for protection. He felt threatened. He never fired. The police shot first. My client is a victim of circumstance, not a criminal." It's weak. Everyone in the courtroom knows it.

Huggins said after a while of looking at the charts. I turned and looked at him in surprise, I cannot believe that he is the one telling me this right now. He always said that you should make sure you get to the bottom of the issue so that you can decide the best way to protect your client, guilty or innocent. Now he is saying that I shouldn't dig deep. " But sir... " I started to argue but he shook his head at him " Don't Maisie, you will only find yourself in trouble. Solve that case without digging deeper. "

It contained all the documents required for the case, including my laptop and pens, most of which I wouldn’t need. It’s been almost a decade since I entered this game, and it now feels like playing chess against someone whose weaknesses and strengths I already know. “Mr. Hook.” I nodded at my client, Simeon. We shared a brief handshake before I took my seat and prepared for the court entrance. ….. Everything went as I expected, the questions and answers were predictable. The main event concluded, and my client didn’t slip up. He was falsely accused, after all, so why should there be an issue proving his innocence until...