For the counsel to talk to his client and prepare his defense I think another 48 hours should be sufficient. So that's until around 9PM EST on Saturday. If more time's required let me know, but I think this case should hopefully be fairly straightforward.
Thank you, your honor. But it will not be needed. After extensive consultations with my client, my client has decided to plead guilty and accept whatever sentence the court determines. I think the record should reflect that I have discussed possible motions, including the constitutionality of the statute as it would apply to my client. Despite these conversations, he has decided to plead guilty.
My client will be pleading guilty of his own free will and is well aware of all motions and defenses that could be brought. Despite these motions, he wants to plead. He believes that he has done wrong. While I may not agree with his position, I believe he is making his decions based on the best legal advise I could give.
I believe the appropriate step is for the court to accept my client's guilty plea. Then the prosecution, myself, and finally the defendant may give arguments about sentencing.
Thank you for the time.