Diamond:
If Peter’s defense attorney doesn’t take the bull by the horns, get him another one. If he has appointed counsel, make sure the person’s actually working the case and not just looking to plead him out. If there’s a high-profile criminal defense firm in his city, contact them and ask if they’ll handle it pro bono (if there’s no money to pay them, as is often the case - nobody plans to need a lawyer).
I’m praying for your family and the attorney. Pray he has the right one. As a current judge and prosecutor and a former criminal defense counsel, this is my strongest advice to you.
Colonel, USAFR
A reminder for all to continue to pray, and pinging Diamond to jagusafr’s post.