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The Devil's Advocates

Greatest Closing Arguments in Criminal Law

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell

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The Devil's Advocates

Greatest Closing Arguments in Criminal Law

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell

From the authors of the acclaimed Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, and featuring some of the most important cases in criminal law, The Devil's Advocates is the final volume of a must-have trilogy of the best closing arguments in American legal history. Criminal law is considered by many to be the most exciting of the legal specialties, and here the authors turn to the type of dramatic crimes and trials that have so captivated the public -- becoming fodder for countless television shows and legal thrillers. But the eight cases in this collection have also set historical precedents and illuminated underlying principles of the American criminal justice system. Future president John Adams makes clear that even the most despised and vilified criminal is entitled to a legal defense in the argument he delivers on behalf of the British soldiers who shot and killed five Americans during the Boston Massacre. The always-controversial temporary-insanity defense makes its debut within sight of the White House when, in front of horrified onlookers, a prominent congressman guns down the district attorney over an extramarital affair. Clarence Darrow provides a ringing defense of a black family charged with using deadly force to defend themselves from a violent mob -- an argument that refines the concept of self-defense and its applicability to all races. The treason trial of Aaron Burr, accused of plotting to "steal" the western territories of the United States and form a new country with himself as its head, offers a fascinating glimpse into a rare type of prosecution, as well as a look at one of the most interesting traitors in the nation's history. Perhaps the best-known case in the book is that of Ernesto Miranda, the accused rapist whose trial led to the Supreme Court decision requiring police to advise suspects of their rights to remain silent and to have an attorney present -- their Miranda rights. Each of the eight cases presented here is given legal and cultural context, including a brief historical introduction, a biographical sketch of the attorneys involved, highlights of trial testimony, analysis of the closing arguments, and a summary of the trial's impact on its participants and our country. In clear, jargon-free prose, Michael S Lief and H. Mitchell Caldwell make these pivotal cases come to vibrant life for every reader.

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1416571868

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Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury

Greatest Closing Arguments

By: Michael S. Lief,Ben Bycell,Mitchell Caldwell

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Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury

Greatest Closing Arguments

By: Michael S. Lief,Ben Bycell,Mitchell Caldwell

In the hands of a skilled trial lawyer, the closing argument offers the courtroom's greatest dramatic possiblilities. It is the advocate's last opportunity to convince the jury of their version of the "truth" before the defendent's fate is sealed. Every argument included here is a finely crafted verbal work of art - they represent the modern-day, highest form of an ancient profession and art: that of the storyteller. The only available collection of great closing arguments - complete with insightful analysis and biographical profiles of the lawyers involved - this fascinating volume gathers the passionate finales of the most celebrated cases in history. Included are the climactic closes to the Nuremberg War Trials; Gerry Spence's crusade against the Kerr-McGee Nuclear Power Plant after the mysterious death of Karen Silkwood; Vincent Bugliosi's successful prosecution of cult leader Charles Manson and his followers; the astounding acquittal of John Delorean despite video evidence of his offences and the prosecution resulting from the Mai Lai massacre.

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1471108546

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And the Walls Came Tumbling Down

Greatest Closing Arguments Protecting Civil Liberties

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell

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And the Walls Came Tumbling Down

Greatest Closing Arguments Protecting Civil Liberties

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell

A collection of closing arguments from eight landmark trials spanning 250 years of American history, all of which redefined civil rights in the United States and profoundly impacted society.

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The Devil's Advocates

Greatest Closing Arguments in Criminal Law

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell

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Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury

Greatest Closing Arguments In Modern Law

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell,Ben Bycel

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Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury

Greatest Closing Arguments In Modern Law

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell,Ben Bycel

The closing arguments from ten noteworthy cases—“lawyers and nonlawyers will enjoy the passion and eloquence of these counselors; practitioners of law will find much to learn from them” (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Until now, only the twelve jurors who sat in judgment were able to appreciate these virtuoso performances, where weeks of testimony were boiled down and presented with flair, wit, and high drama. For five years the authors researched every archive, and readers can now lose themselves in the summations of America’s finest litigators. Clarence Darrow saves Leopold and Loeb from the gallows in the Roaring Twenties. Gerry Spence takes on the nuclear power industry for the death of Karen Silkwood in a modern-day David and Goliath struggle. Vincent Bugliosi squares off against the madness of Charles Manson and his murderous “family” in the aftermath of their bloody spree. Clara Foltz, the first woman to practice law in California, argues passionately to an all-male jury, defending her place in the courtroom. Bobby DeLaughter brings the killer of civil-rights leader Medgar Evers to justice after thirty years and two mistrials. Aubrey Daniel brings Lt. William Calley, Jr., to justice for the My Lai massacre. William Kunstler challenges the establishment after the 1968 Chicago riots in his defense of yippie leaders known as the Chicago Seven. Each closing argument is put into context by the authors, who provide historical background, a brief biography of each attorney, and commentary, pointing out the trial tactics used to great effect by the lawyers, all in accessible, reader-friendly language.

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0684867524

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And the Walls Came Tumbling Down

Greatest Closing Arguments Protecting Civil Liberties

By: Michael S Lief,H. Mitchell Caldwell

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Greatest Closing Arguments Protecting Civil Liberties

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A collection of closing arguments from eight landmark trials spanning 250 years of American history, all of which redefined civil rights in the United States and profoundly impacted society.

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