With both the number of pirates and the number of arrests growing, a three day trial system was introduced. However this was soon ditched as the numbers spiked. Attorneys were hunted down for defending pirates while prosecutors were rewarded with gold and titles in the navy. As an attorney at large Phoenix is left with no choice but to join the pirates to survive.

Maya wanted to prove to me that he really existed. I didn't really count on her going to drastic measures, though. Phoenix Wright/Jack Sparrow slash? AU, sorta.