Angela expected the trial to wrap up today, right on schedule. Two sisters had been charged with a string of armed burglaries in the Lake County area, dating back eighteen months. During this time, they had allegedly amassed close to $400,000 in stolen money and valuables leaving their elderly, infirm and disabled victims to try to piece their fear-riddled lives back together. In line with expected professional conduct, Angela remained outwardly dispassionate, but internally she was repulsed by the unrepentant attitude of the accused, who yawned loudly and giggled throughout the trial. Her disgust turned to pity when she considered that terrible circumstances in life must have seared their consciences to such a degree. The jury handed down a guilty verdict, which evoked no emotion from the accused, and a sentencing hearing was set for later in the month. Angela made her way back to the office singing along with the radio.
