Tough beans

Here's a juror's first-hand report from a criminal trial that started over less than a hill of beans, and a description of one of the lawyers:

Greasy defense attorney (who I almost felt sorry for because he had nothing at all to work with)

I hardly ever can convert this sympathy for my position into a not-guilty for my client, but I hope I've got the grease thing under control. If I had a client who felt this strongly about getting beans on a combination plate in a Mexican restaurant, I'd probably have to conflict myself out - some people I just can't defend.

(Link via Angry Pregnant Lawyer)