Phoenix awaited the results of Detective Skye's analysis with bated breath. This testimony could make or break his case. After a long court battle, it had all come down to this. Finally, Ema finished her professional examination of the evidence and returned to the witness stand. The judge banged his gavel. "Your testimony please, Detective Skye."

"Yes, Your Honor," the detective replied. With an apologetic look at the prosecution, she explained, "Sorry, Mr. Edgeworth, but Mr. Wright is correct. Scientifically...it's a stepladder."