A young lawyer, after being cross-examined by a judge, admitted he drank before showing up to Court. It's on video. I'm not sure what was worse - that he showed up drunk (BAC .075), or that he lied about it? Oh, wait, it get worse still:
The presence of the alcohol, which Caramagno attributed to shots of tequila he had done at home at about 5 a.m. after working late on his case, belied Caramagno's contention that he was "as sober as a judge."
"Was I wrong to take a couple of shots before I went to bed? Yes," Caramagno said. "But I'm not impaired or intoxicated. I'm ready to go forward with this case."
The defense attorney said alcohol would not prevent his ability to defend his client. Dale Jakuchunas is being tried for first-degree kidnapping and coercion, and faces life in prison if convicted.
One should not be so cavalier with another man's life. Let's hope the Nevada State Bar puts Joe Caramagno's law license on the rocks. (Via Overlawyered)
