August 3rd, 2016
District Court
Courtroom No. 2, 10:00 A.M
Third Person POV
Nick: Wow, what a court.
Judy: I'll say, almost feels like a museum. Look there's Phoenix.
Nick: And that there must be the prosecutor. And look at the Judge!
Judy: You're right, that bread, the baldness and the rode, I say he's the judge alright.
Judge: The court is now in session for the trial of Mr. Larry Butz.
Payne: The prosecution is ready, Your Honor.
Phoenix: The, um, defense is ready, Your Honor.
Judge: Ahem. Mr. Wright? This is your first trial, is it not?
Phoenix: Y-Yes, Your Honor. I'm, um, a little nervous.
Judge: Your conduct during this trial will decide the fate of your client. Murder is a serious charge. For your client sake, I hope you can control your nerves.
Phoenix: Thank… thank you, Your Honor.
Judge: … Mr. Wright, given the circumstances… I think we should have a test to ascertain your readiness.
Phoenix: Yes, Your Honor.
Judge: The test is just to make sure that you know what you're getting yourself in to. Tell me, who are you defending in this court?
Phoenix: I'm defending Larry Butz, Your Honor.
Judge: Correct. Just keep your wits about, and you'll do fine. Now, sense this is a murder case, what's the victim's name?
Phoenix: The victim's name is… uh…
Judy: Oh no Phoenix, don't tell me you forgot.
Phoenix: Uh… the victim's name is Cindy Stone.
Judge: Correct. And how was the victim murdered?
Phoenix: She was struck once, by a blunt object, Your Honor.
Judge: Good, that'll be all, Mr. Wright. Now, let's continue with the trial.
Nick: Whew, he had me worried for a second.
Judge: Now, I have a question for the prosecution, Mr. Payne.
Payne: Yes, Your Honor?
Judge: As Mr. Wright just told us, the victim was struck with a blunt object. Would you explain to the court on what that "object" was?
Payne: The murder weapon was this statue of "The Thinker." It was found lying on the floor next to the victim.
Judge: I see. The court accepts it into evidence.
Mia: Wright. Be sure to pay attention to any evidence added turning the trail. That evidence is the only ammunition you have in court.
Nick: Hmm.
Judy: Something wrong, Nick?
Nick: I'm not sure, but that statue is giving me a hard time for some reason.
Judge: Mr. Payne, the prosecution may call its first witness.
Payne: The prosecution calls Mr. Butz to the stand.
Phoenix: Um, Chief, what do I do now?
Mia: Pay attention. You don't want to miss any information that might help your client's case. You'll get your chance to respond to the prosecution later, so be ready! Let's just hope he doesn't say anything… unfortunate.