Explaining to court about the crime that occurred, which was graffiti to a statue made by Vera Misham, The statue is not depicted in the  story, but was erected in a park to gather more attention and because parks represent a place where people experience joy and happiness. What makes you happy?

Retorts to Wright's statement with how the law works and that the graffiti sprayed on the statue is not "art", but instead a defacement to public property. There seems to be differing opinions on what art seems to be, right? I guess Edgeworth has his own way of expressing joy... Is he hopeful for the future?

Vera reveals that she went through some traumatic experiences as a child. 10 years later, she started making art as a way to express herself and it helped her heal a bit from this trauma. She also hopes that it would help others to heal from their own pain.

Ema reveals the incident that happened 10 years ago... Vera was almost kidnapped! This seems to make sense as to why she's been more reclusive and unwilling to talk to most people. But, as mentioned, the creation of "The Bright Side of the Moon" helped her become a little more outgoing.

Adrian is seen a bit distressed about the situation and maintains her innocence. She claims to understand its beauty and that she would never degrade such art as it was perfect the way it was before then. How does she realize the hidden trauma underneath this art?

So... that's how! Phoenix reveals that she, too, had traumatic experiences! She was assaulted 4 years prior to the trial. This does seem to make sense as to how she could empathize with Vera's artwork.  Do you think they would be able to communicate with each other well for social support?

Here's the witness that supposedly saw Adrian spray-paint the statue. He doesn't seem particularly friendly, but claims to know she is guilty of the crime. He's also been to the slammer more than once, so thus he believes this gives him more credibility into determining who is a criminal? Interesting...

The Judge is pretty easily influenced by the statements made between the defense and the prosecution. Before he makes his ruling, he would prefer a more thorough investigation be conducted (this happens a lot in this universe). Do you expect a lot of trauma victims to be held in prisons?

This starts becoming a little more dramatic... Edgeworth adamenetly believes that Vera is guilty of the crime, and that she should be punished severely in order for society to remain stable.  This seems a little too punitive, but what do I know? I'm not a lawyer.

Phoenix seems to be a little more compassionate for his client, promising to prove her innocence and believes that prison is way too much for graffiti. Both lawyers have their own ideas of justice, huh? One's more restorative, and the other's more punitive... Which do you believe to work best?