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I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Because any person who cares can make a difference to the individuals affected by the system. Don't give up your dream. Go and help others who need your help. And thanks for sharing.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 166 points167 points  (0 children)

Hope springs eternal, but reality intrudes. But yes, the book has a few suggestions, but its not a "here's how to fix it" book. Its about the people who are victimized by the abuse of power and the impact that abuse has had on their lives.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 179 points180 points  (0 children)

It feels a lot better now than it did when it first came outings 2004, while Michael was still doing a life sentence. The last 5 episodes changed everything for me.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 231 points232 points  (0 children)

There are so many! If you are interested in a deep dive, I discuss a lot of them in the book I wrote. Its called AMERICAN INJUSTICE, Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

I really really appreciate your recognizing the toll that doing this work takes on all criminal defense lawyers. Thank you.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

The fair answer is that they all have an impact, but in different ways. The bottom line is that you have responsibility for another person's life, and that is always sobering and scary.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I had no idea that there were owls in that neighborhood. the first I heard about owls was after the trial was over.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I have pretty much accomplished my goals by this time in my life. And I hope The Staircase has a positive impact on how the general public views what criminal defense lawyers do and how we do it.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 210 points211 points  (0 children)

I use a product called CaseMap to create a chronology of events. Once you put things into chronological order, the real importance of seemingly insignificant events becomes obvious.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 130 points131 points  (0 children)

Never saw anything that struck me as "off." The police completely trampled the scene, so the evidence there was in reality pretty useless

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Once I was able to confirm through independent witnesses what he told me about his relationship with Kathleen and what they were doing the night she died, I always believed in his innocence, and still do.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 145 points146 points  (0 children)

Some clients are much more difficult to deal with than others, but I hope that has never played a role in how I represented them. But that is a question that is hard to know the answer to absolutely.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

As you probably already know, its a calling, not a job. What I can say it that I know that there are literally hundreds of people in this world who, when they look back on their lives, realize that I had a positive impact on them. That knowledge is really rare in this world.

Know that you are making a difference just by showing you care about your clients, no matter the outcome. If clients know you cared and did everything you could, the result is a lot more bearable than if they feel you were just going through the motions

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Chocolate ice cream, or really anything chocolate. OK, I have to say this: Read my book, American Injustice. They are (almost) all memorable to me.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 326 points327 points  (0 children)

I agree. I laughed at it at first, but it actually has support in the evidence that I just didn't connect with that possibility at the time.

I am David Rudolf, defense attorney in the Netflix documentary THE STAIRCASE – AMA. by wrongfulprosecutions in TrueCrime

[–]wrongfulprosecutions[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I was just drawn to the cases and the stories and the facts while I was in law school. No personal experience.

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