#WeekInJustice: Week 219
A funny thing happened a couple of weeks ago. I’m not sure I’ve ever had the chance to say that before in the Weekly, and what number is this, by the way? Weekly #3,658? (The team will be quick to correct me. Fear not.)
I was summoned for jury duty.
Not just by any court, but by the Pima County Superior Court. The Courthouse in which all of our PCAO prosecutors and teams live and work. Obviously, I both excitedly and nervously reported for duty. Once I was finally called to the courtroom, what had become funnier by the moment turned to a serious bit. I can’t imagine what it was like for Deputy Prosecutors Peter Raptis and Chris Alster to realize I was in their jury pool. (I am their boss. Good grief!) Fortunately, wise minds prevailed, and all parties agreed that I should just be removed from consideration. I waited to tell this story because Peter and Chris won that trial.
And, what’s more, in other courtrooms on other floors, in that same courthouse, Renee Waters also won a jury trial. And so did Brad Terrace. All of our prosecutors won all three trials that week.
Sometimes, I have the opportunity to take an intense and close look at the work of our teams. Today was one of those times I had a somber and devastating homicide meeting with a five-generation family, where I witnessed Rachel Stiles and Mario Gonzalez masterfully handle a very complex vehicular case.
I truly appreciate all the work done by our teams here at The People’s Office and how they produce extraordinary results for our community.
This is The People’s Office.
To be continued,
Laura
