A Criminal Defense
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (978 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XTXNGSW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 386 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Now Mick's only way out is to mastermind the most brilliant defense he's ever spun, one that may cross every legal and moral boundary.. As a top-shelf defense attorney and former prosecutor, he knows all the tricks of the trade. And he'll need every one of them to win. This trial, one that already hits too close to home, may jeopardize his firm, his family - everything. Losing the trial of his life could mean losing everything.When a young reporter is found dead and a prominent Philadelphia businessman is accused of her murder, Mick McFarland finds himself involved in the case of his life. The defendant, David Hanson, is Mick's best friend, and the victim, a TV news reporter, had reached out to Mick for legal help only hours before her death. But as the trial progresses, he's disturbed by developments that confirm his deepest fears. Mick's played both
"Great story of a "criminal" defense" according to I. B. Koran. I don't normally watch or read courtroom stuff. I'm retired after Great story of a "criminal" defense I don't normally watch or read courtroom stuff. I'm retired after 35 years of practicing criminal law as a public defender and having lived it, I really hate the melodrama of legal thrillers. Still the premise of this book looked pretty interesting, so I decided to give it a shot.First, I've never been employed in a private law practice, but I'm aware of the pressures that cause some lawyers to bend the ethical rules, so I can say that what transpires here is within the realm of possibility.Second, having been first chair in a number of capital murder trials, I can tell you that from a legal pro. 5 years of practicing criminal law as a public defender and having lived it, I really hate the melodrama of legal thrillers. Still the premise of this book looked pretty interesting, so I decided to give it a shot.First, I've never been employed in a private law practice, but I'm aware of the pressures that cause some lawyers to bend the ethical rules, so I can say that what transpires here is within the realm of possibility.Second, having been first chair in a number of capital murder trials, I can tell you that from a legal pro. You will want to binge read this one!!! PRM A great combination of a legal procedural and mystery. Mr. Myers clearly knows his way around a courtroom - lots of realistic details. The book moves at a brisk pace, with new developments in each chapter. Character development was also well done - surprisingly good for a first novel.I hope the author is working on a second novel!!. Wow Didn't see that coming If you love procedural legal dramas and mysteries you will love “A Criminal Defense’ by William L. Myers Jnr…This is filled with clever courtroom angst, conflict and drama. A young female journo is found dead and a prominent businessman is the accused… and our male Lead – Mick McFarland, defence attorney extraordinaire is in for the case of his life! While there is a great deal of detail I found myself flying through this book.Mick is in a conundrum it’s clear that this trial is far more than it seems and there are lives and livelihoods at stake… but