Andrew Duncan left Shelly Rogers and ran back upstairs to court to meet with another client.

Duncan ran in, put his briefcase down, pulled out a file folder and leaned in to whisper to Shelly. "I was in another courtroom on another case and couldn't come talk to you. Sorry. I want you to know, though, I spoke to the D.A. If you do the 18-month alcohol rehab program and plead guilty now, they'll let you out tomorrow -- as soon as the 48 hours are done. You'll be on probation for three years. And you'll do some community service instead of the fines; they do that where people can't afford to pay them. Okay?

Rogers: "Yeah. I guess that's the best I can do."
PD: "Well, you do risk a lot more if you fight and lose."
Rogers: "Okay."

"Alright people, we're back on the record, let's go," the judge called as she sat down at the bench. "What's next?" she asked her clerk.

Clk: "Rogers is back -- continued from this morning."

Okay, Ms. Rogers. Let's see, you now have counsel," said the judge.

Rogers: "Yes."
Judge: "And how do you now plead to the charges of second offense driving under the influence?"
"Say 'guilty,'" Andrew Duncan whispered to Rogers.
"Guilty," Rogers said.
Judge: "Counsel, have you reached a settlement?"
D.A.: "Yes, your Honor; 18-month program, 3 years probation, $500 fine which we'll convert to community service hours (because the defendant is indigent), plus 48 hours -- if she pleads guilty now."
Judge: "Ms. Rogers, do you know that by pleading guilty you lose the right to a jury trial?
Rogers: "Yes."
Judge: "Do you give up that right?"
Rogers: "Yes."
Judge: "Do you understand what giving up that right means?"
Rogers: "Yes."
Judge: "Do you know that you are waiving the right to cross-examine your accusers?
Rogers: "Yes."
Judge: "Do you know that you are waiving your privilege against self-incrimination?
Rogers: "Is that the Fifth Amendment?"
Judge: Yes.
Rogers: "Yes."
Judge: "Did anyone force you into accepting this settlement?"
Rogers: "No."
Judge: "Are you pleading guilty because you in fact were driving under the influence?"
Rogers: "Yes."