[Jezebelle]

All true, and since it was perfectly clear that the conviction was a done deal, there was nothing to gain and everything to lose - especially in view of the fact that it could easily have come in because one of the terms of his original deal was that there be no further arrests.

[Howlin]

and since it was perfectly clear that the conviction was a done deal

And let's not forget that the ONLY reason he was back in that court was because of Nifong's bogus indictment.