Arjen Greydanus was a man before his time. And every new lawyer would do well to study this case in order to learn what empathy and compassion truly look like in the legal profession.Francine Hughes was allowed to present the evidence of the abuses she suffered before she killed her abuser. She was allowed to present the evidence because her lawyer fought like hell for her right to speak of the atrocities she had endured. She was allowed to present the evidence because the court was also compassionate to the defendant and ensured that she received a fair trial.