CHAPTER 17
Before we wrapped up our conversation, Susan explained what she needed from Duke. Since the burden of proof in a criminal case is 'beyond a reasonable doubt', Duke's role would be to create that doubt, to dig up evidence that pointed away from Becca, in the event she was charged with a crime. Susan recommended that Becca hire Duke right away because the sooner he could clear her name, the better.
I was dreading making that call to Becca. Don't get me wrong, as a family law attorney, I've delivered plenty of bad news to clients before, but it's never easy. And how exactly do you tell someone they're a murder suspect? Is there a class on that? A website? The only consolation was that Becca would be hearing it from me, and not Nick.
I wandered into the small kitchen of our offic
