I no longer work in the trades other than occasional side work because I hurt my hand/wrist/arm but I miss it :( I’ve done some really cool really fucking insane shit for work that I never in a million years thought I’d do.
I’ve done office work too but not as cool. Not even close.
The defense has the right to pick half the jury - and defense lawyers are usually very serious about defending their clients and getting the best possible outcome. They’re going to pick the most favorable jurists they can.
IMO he got over charged and they state is gonna learn the hard way that their strategy of making an example of him will backfire.