I realize that the American justice system is adversarial. Whether or not you should take responsibility for your misdeeds is a philosophical question that does

I realize that the American justice system is adversarial. Whether or not you should take responsibility for your misdeeds is a philosophical question that doesn't mesh well with that system. If you are driving drunk and receive a citation for driving under the influence, it is common to try and fight the citation by finding a technicality to invalidate the arrest. In the American system, you are innocent until proven guilty. You also have options to plead guilty in exchange for reduced sentences, diversion programs or lesser charges. In the case of Holmes, her defense is cynical and I do blame her for sapping our justice system of resources that could be used elsewhere. I also believe that her cynical attempts to escape responsibility for her actions will lead to a more severe outcome than if she had admitted her wrongdoing early on. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.