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Sebastian began the afternoon session by asking Reardon if he had a copy of the defendant’s hospital records. He did not, so Sebastian produced the records and asked Reardon to quickly scan them. He pointed out certain sections, then forced Reardon to admit that the tests performed on Mr. Cardell’s blood revealed no trace of alcohol or narcotics, prescription or otherwise, when he was rushed into the ER with a gunshot wound.

Sebastian asked what kind of rap sheet the police had on Mr. Cardell.

Nothing. No convictions. No arrests.

“Not even a speeding ticket?” Sebastian asked, astonished.

Reardon shook his head. No.