Defence. [He frowns.] At the time, I wasn't certain of my client's innocence or guilt, and I learned the details of the case during the trial.

[Which was unusual, really, he didn't have time to prepare a proper defense. Let alone actually get to know his client.]

McGilded was both a well-known philanthropist and a loan shark. [He sighs, picking up the photographic print of the crime scene to take a look at it.] The prosecution, [He gestures to the gentleman across the room, watching as he fills his hallowed chalice in court. Something he's still not sure was even allowed, but no one questioned (and they even delighted) in him doing so.] had what can only be described as an open and shut case against him for murder. However, the tampering of evidence and the inability to prove when it was tampered with meant my client walked free.

[His frown deepens.]