It was not given in defense. The kid pleaded guilty to all charges.
It was however offered in the statements to the judge, for his consideration at the hearing regarding sentencing.
Now, I've been pretty clear how I feel about the guy who committed the crime. And those who supplied him with drugs, for that matter. But you need to take a wider view of things.
What say, the defendants lawyer had not offered the information that he did about upbringing? The little bastard then has a very real argument for an appeal, on the bassis that his lawyer fail to meet his LEGAL obligations for his client by not presenting all relevant information.
Again, what say in two years when his remorse has ebbed from the constant beetings and maltreatment in the clink, said little bastard decides to get a lawyer (one with less scruples than other lawyers), and make his appeal? He's older now, and can put on the act of agrieved himself for his subjections.
Lawyers have to cover their own arse, more than I have capacity to comprehend. And they swear an oath to do WHATEVER they legally can for their clients. Irrespective of crime or guilt.
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