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Book Synopsis: The Final Volume in a Must-Have Trilogy of the Best Closing Arguments in American Legal History
In The Devil's Advocates, Michael S. Lief and H. Mitchell Caldwell turn to the dramatic crimes and trials of criminal law. The eight famous cases in this riveting collection have set historical precedents and illuminated fundamentals of the American criminal justice system. Future president John Adams illustrates the principle 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. Clarence Darrow provides a ringing defense of a black family charged with using deadly force after defending themselves from a violent mob - an argument that refines the concept of self-defense. And perhaps the best-known case is that of Ernesto Miranda, the accused rapist whose trial led to the critically important Miranda decision, which underpins procedure at every criminal arrest.
Each case presented is given legal and cultural context, including a brief historical introduction, biographical sketches 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, the authors make these pivotal cases come to vibrant life for every reader.
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Discover the captivating world of criminal law and immerse yourself in the greatest closing arguments in American legal history with The Devil's Advocates: Greatest Closing Arguments in Criminal Law. This final volume of the must-have trilogy by Michael S. Lief and H. Mitchell Caldwell takes you on a thrilling journey through eight famous cases that have shaped the American criminal justice system.
From John Adams defending the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre to Clarence Darrow's powerful defense of a black family charged with self-defense, these cases have set historical precedents and refined the concept of justice itself. Experience the intensity of each trial and witness the profound impact they had on our society.
Lief and Caldwell provide a comprehensive analysis of each trial, presenting them in a way that is accessible to every reader. Explore the legal and cultural context surrounding each case, delve into the biographies of the attorneys involved, and examine the highlights of the trial testimony. With clear and jargon-free prose, the authors bring these pivotal cases to life, ensuring that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate their significance.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the American legal system and the landmark decisions that have shaped it. Get your copy of The Devil's Advocates: Greatest Closing Arguments in Criminal Law today and be captivated by these extraordinary cases that continue to resonate throughout history.
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