Hola!
defendi-y-o > defendido > defended
habla-o > Hablado > Talked
Aboga-o > abogado > Lawyer
Yeah, I had to use that one a lot this week considering I had to go to court! I received a multa (fine) 2 weeks ago and was summoned to appear in court. I made argument after argument, adrenaline was high, and I LOVED it. My mitigating circumstances were good and the judge decided to cut the fine in half, to which I decided mama didn't raise no quitter so I said NO and the Judge said OK, please have a seat. I was taken aback, thought that jail time would now be on the table or maybe even the death penalty! Haha.
Another man was called up to the bar before me and got his case reviewed with a lawyer on a zoom call and everything while my companion and I sat in the room. The person on the Zoom call was found GUILTY and the judge did NOT seem to be happy, so when I got back up to plead my case (I was my own counsel) I was terrified. I have been scared on my mission before, so basically I just bore testimony of the sacred funds I have as a missionary, my purpose, and my excellent driving record.
The judge listened intently but what I think really did help me and my case after all that, was that I just smiled big and wide and innocently.
Shout out to Hillam Orthodontics (and my mom) for paying for my braces, because IT WORKED!! I WON!! Everything was dismissed and I was sent on my way. What an interesting preview of Law life before I head to Law School.
Jesus is the Christ, and God will protect you if you do his work!!! Look for ways to serve someone this week!
Love you all!! And don't park on the wrong side of the road. (If you do, make sure there are no signs)
Sincerely,
Exonerated Elder Lucas Witte
Me (above) prepping for court.
Very sad day: Spanish zone conference I had to say goodbye to rojito Elder Haycock for the last time, and said goodbye to President Mann (he leaves in a week) hopefully the next mission president is gas.
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