Judge Caprio leaned forward, curiosity in his eyes. \u201cAnd why do you have to drive?\u201d\n

Victor hesitated for only a moment before answering, and when he did, the entire courtroom seemed to shift. The weight of his words, the depth of his reason\u2014it was something no one in that room had expected.\n

Judge Caprio listened intently. Then, after a long pause, he looked at Victor with something beyond just judicial authority. Understanding. Respect. Maybe even something deeper.\n

The room held its breath as the judge made his decision.\n

\u201cMr. Coella,\u201d Judge Caprio began softly, \u201cplease, tell us more about your situation.\u201d\n

Victor\u2019s eyes welled up with memories as he spoke. \u201cMy only son, Matteo, is 63 years old. He has been fighting cancer for many years. I drive him to his treatments every two weeks because the hospital is miles away, and public transport isn\u2019t reliable for someone in his condition. I do what I can because I love him more than anything in this world.\u201d\n

Judge Caprio\u2019s eyes softened even further. \u201cYou are a good man,\u201d he said simply, his voice carrying a warmth that reached everyone present. \u201cA devoted father who has carried a heavy burden for far too long.\u201d\n