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The Zimmerman Case
The course of action I felt the lawyers should have taken during our class discussion is the same course of action I feel that they should take after the reading about the Zimmerman case. However, reading the case brought to light the struggles and challenges that David faced. There is a difference discussing this in class and reading about the actual facts and the person behind the problem. It is disheartening defense attorneys could see this young man and not place a value on his life. My mind did not change because I realize the value of a human life. I feel that wisdom was needed in this case. Roberts lacked the wisdom and the experience to realize that he needed to ask for the medical documents from the report. It is also quite frustrating
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