As Elias stepped down from the stand, he felt a weight lift. He hadn't "won" the case for Mark—that wasn't his job—but he had provided a clear, honest account. He had navigated the AZMATH of the courtroom with his integrity intact.
Elias remembered the advice his lawyer friend had given him that morning. Five simple tips to navigate this storm. As Elias stepped down from the stand, he felt a weight lift
The opposing counsel was sharp. She tried to bait Elias, poking at his loyalty to Mark. Elias felt his face heat up, but he remembered the tip: remain calm. He took a slow breath before every answer. By refusing to get defensive or angry, he didn't give the other side any "explosive" footage to use against Mark’s social circle. As Elias stepped down from the stand, he felt a weight lift