When the only defense you have is one of extreme emotional disturbance, you have to put your client on the stand.

He didn't confess that he intended to cause her death. By that alone, the jury should find him not guilty.

I think it was expected. We knew it was going to be a difficult case. That's why I urged my client to take the plea bargain.

We knew it was going to be a tough case, that's why I urged my client to take a plea bargain. Off the top of my head, I don't think he has any complaints, the jury was out for 8 or 9 hours.