As the mother of a victim of a crime, I wasn't sure what to expect.
As the mother of a victim of a crime, I wasn't sure what to expect. Our case was passed around to a lot of prosecutors and our family felt lost in the system. We finally made it to sentencing day for the defendant. I was impressed by how attentive Judge Palmer was when listening to each of the witnesses on both sides. The sentence he gave reflected the delicate balance between holding someone accountable while also believing that the defendant deserves the opportunity to prove he can and will do better. Judge Palmer showed compassion to both the victim and the defendant. My impression of him is that of a thoughtful, good man who takes his role in the justice system very seriously.