If a Defense Lawyer Ruled Texas

Unlike here, where it seems that those readers who philosophically disagree with some of the positions prefer to vent their anger by indulging in bizarre rants, the Texas Tornado, Mark Bennett, has developed a better rapport and perhaps even a grudging admiration from the opposing team.  He certainly has my admiration, but then I’m easy.

In fact, a prosecutor has gone so far as to write a play (a la the Little Rascals?) as an homage to Bennett and his views.  There can be nothing more flattering than to have one’s adversary take the time to create such a thoughtful and very funny vision of life if dreams came true.

Here’s a snippet:


PJ: What? Aren’t you going to arrest him? He just robbed me?
Sgt: I don’t know where you grew up, son, but around here we have something called the presumption of innocence.
PJ: That’s for the courtroom! He just robbed me! He had a gun! He’s a dangerous criminal!
Sgt: It’s not our place to decide that. That’s what juries are for.
PJ: Aren’t you going to at least search him for evidence? He might still be armed.
Ofc. Texas: Already checked. No gun. But he did have THIS (holding up bankers bag)
PJ: That’s my money!
Sgt: (to Texas) Make a note of that. (Handing bag to Defendant) You’re free to go.
PJ: You’re letting him have it?
Sgt: We don’t have an authorized forfeiture order for it. Ever heard of the 4th Amendment? That’s considered an unreasonable search and seizure now. And besides, how do we know it’s yours?
PJ: Because the bag says “PJ’s PrestoMart” on the side.
Ofc. Texas: He’s got a point, Sarge.
Sgt: Alright, then. (Opens bag, empties $17500 in bills out and hands money to Defendant, then hands bag to PJ) You’re free to go.
PJ: But that’s my money!
Sgt: A jury will have to decide that, pal. Everything in its place.

Go read the rest.  I believe that the option is still available for major motion picture rights.


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3 thoughts on “If a Defense Lawyer Ruled Texas

  1. Ron in Houston

    I think what makes Mark a great lawyer is that he’s first a real compassionate human being. He follows that with his skills as a lawyer.

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