Peter R. Moyers

First, let me start by saying I’m a habitual liar. I was charged with a crime that could take me away from my children’s lives for two minimums of ten (10) years. When my lawyer, Peter, first introduced himself to me, his first words were, “Hi, sorry this looks bad for you but I love my job and I pro...mise to do my best to get you home to your family.” Nice sale pitch I thought until now. He came to visit often and talked about the case. I expected that. I had lost hope and gave up. I even told my family I was offered 50 years so I could adjust my mind to doing the time (See! Habitual liar!). So much was going wrong in my life. I lost my grandmother to a drug overdose, CPS was trying to take my newborn away from my family, my favorite daughter born in November (only daughter born in November) had a miscarriage, and I was locked down 23 hours a day because I have a food allergy. I was stressed out and gave up, ready to take a plea deal just so the tax payers could take care of me for the next 10 years (just was feeling hopeless). Today, Peter came to visit me. He wanted to know how I was doing and talk about his plan. He was very confident that he will win this case. I already had my doubts. I know what the case looks like; I was living it, he was just reading about it. I know I’m capricious! He went on to say he talked with someone he would talk to if this was his family fighting this kind of case. He assured me again he is doing his best for me and to focus on thinking about anything unusual that day! Before he walked out he said, “You’re not a bad person. Let me take this to trial so you can be with your kids again.” Time went on and then he showed up on a holiday to talk about my case. My son was on life support two days earlier and we talked about that first. I asked why did he come on a holiday, he should be with his family. He said, “Karl, you have a trial coming up and also I love my job.” Growing up a mixed race boy in the projects of Chicago, not being accepted by both races. Being accused and convicted of a crime in’99 I didn’t do. Not being accepted by society when I came home. I never gave up on me before or my family or blamed any actions against me on anyone. Today Peter changed my life. He gave me hope, life, love, and fought for my freedom when I gave up on myself. Thanks! Karl M., Sr.