Today's occurrence in Beaumont was a poignant reminder for me of the dangers of being a lawyer and that I cannot always be comforted by the thought that a particular defendant will be much older by the time he gets out of prison.

I guess you're talking about this story:

http://www.southeasttexaslive.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=4429763&BRD=2287&PAG=461&dept_id=481650&rfi=6

I think it shows the benefit of sending a letter (when possible) rather than declining a case in person.

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