The courtroom was quiet as Victor Coella, 96 years old, stepped forward. His hands trembled slightly as he adjusted his coat, facing the man behind the bench—Judge Francesco “Frank” Caprio, known for his fairness and deep sense of compassion.
Victor wasn’t the usual defendant. He wasn’t reckless, nor was he a habitual speeder. But today, he stood accused of exceeding the speed limit in a school zone, and now, he had to explain himself.
