Would You Convict?: Seventeen Cases That Challenged the Law

This book, written by a law professor, takes real cases and illustrates the complexity of law. Without a bias, the cases make the reader think about how hard "justice" is to achieve in the real world. Gave a copy to my children to stimulate a great discussion.

excellent book. makes you think about life in general.

Every day we read about the another high profile case that when the trial is completed there are what seems to be an endless series of debates. Would you convict is a glimpse into 17 cases that make you think.No one has ever said justice was perfect, but after you read this book you may wonder if there is any justice at all. A great attention to fine details laces this amazing work.Watch and read and one person is given life over a bad check for $129. Your heart may skip a beat as you read about a mother neglected by her son or was she? Each story is stops you and makes you look at the law a little differently. The author's has the unique ability to bring to life each case and you become the jury foreman. This book should be a must read for those interested in law or becoming and lawyer. Well done!