The attorney probably took the case on a contingency. When he sees it will not be a good career builder for him, he just might back off. Donte Mills, the attorney, is politically minded and looking to make a name for himself. It is horrific to see how many people in this country are eager to cause harm to others if it benefits them. Penny is clearly innocent.
In all of this, people are missing the real problems. Neely was a talented and handsome young man. It is amazing that he could nearly pass for Michael Jackson, after MJ had surgery. What are the chances of that? He could dance like a pro. Did the drugs cause his mental health issues or was he self medicating? It is anyone's guess. But, this young man has promise that went down the tubes because of a compromised healthcare system. Maybe his parents tried. Again, anyone's guess. Given that 87% of black high school students can't pass a reading proficiency test, it is a safe bet that the man didn't get a good education. No one seems to care about making life better for black youth who are stuck in inner cities.
Secondly, the failures of the legal system need to be righted. In the 90's, it was over prosecute. In recent years, it is about putting the criminals above law abiding citizens. The progressive push to demonize the police is showing it's results. Neely should have long been in jail or a mental institution.