On the first day, the charges are read out in court, and Cat is asked if she understands them. She pleads not guilty as expected and, to her surprise, at the end of the session her lawyer asks for a special request.
“What is it?” The Judge looks up impatiently.
“Your Honor, I am withdrawing from the case. I feel that because the state’s attorney intends on calling me as a witness, it will not be in my client’s best interest for me to represent her.”
Gasps and murmurs can be heard all through the courtroom. The judge turns to the state’s attorney.
“You know this man can’t tell you anything because it’s privileged information?”
“With all due respect to your honor, if it’s information regarding a crime, he has to inform the authorities, or he will be…”
“Okay, okay, I get where you are g
