Tough Cases: Judges Tell the Stories of Some of the Hardest Decisions They’ve Ever Made

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Book Synopsis: “Tough Cases stands out as a genuine revelation. . . . Our most distinguished judges should follow the lead of this groundbreaking volume.”—Justin Driver, The Washington Post

A rare and illuminating view of how judges decide dramatic legal cases—Law and Order from behind the bench—including the Elián González, Terri Schiavo, and Scooter Libby cases

Prosecutors and defense attorneys have it easy—all they have to do is to present the evidence and make arguments. It's the judges who have the heavy lift: they are the ones who have to make the ultimate decisions, many of which have profound consequences on the lives of the people standing in front of them.

In Tough Cases, judges from different kinds of courts in different parts of the country write about the case that proved most difficult for them to decide. Some of these cases received international attention: the Elián González case in which Judge Jennifer Bailey had to decide whether to return a seven-year-old boy to his father in Cuba after his mother drowned trying to bring the child to the United States, or the Terri Schiavo case in which Judge George Greer had to decide whether to withdraw life support from a woman in a vegetative state over the wishes of her parents, or the Scooter Libby case about appropriate consequences for revealing the name of a CIA agent. Others are less well-known but equally fascinating: a judge on a Native American court trying to balance U.S. law with tribal law, a young Korean American former defense attorney struggling to adapt to her new responsibilities on the other side of the bench, and the difficult decisions faced by a judge tasked with assessing the mental health of a woman who has killed her own children.

Relatively few judges have publicly shared the thought processes behind their decision making. Tough Cases makes for fascinating reading for everyone from armchair attorneys and fans of Law and Order to those actively involved in the legal profession who want insight into the people judging their work.

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Tough Cases: Judges Tell the Stories of Some of the Hardest Decisions They’ve Ever Made is a groundbreaking book that offers an eye-opening and rare view into the minds of judges behind dramatic legal cases. With an endorsement from The Washington Post, this exceptional compilation is a must-read for anyone interested in the justice system.

Unlike prosecutors and defense attorneys, judges have the unenviable task of making the ultimate decisions that can drastically impact the lives of those in front of them. In Tough Cases, judges from different courts across the country recount the most challenging cases they've encountered. From widely known cases like Elián González and Terri Schiavo to lesser-known but equally intriguing ones, this book takes you inside the courtroom and behind the bench.

Imagine being Judge Jennifer Bailey, grappling with the heart-wrenching decision of whether to return a young boy to his father in Cuba after his mother tragically died attempting to bring him to the United States. Or put yourself in Judge George Greer's shoes as he faced the difficult choice of whether to remove life support from a woman in a vegetative state against her parents' wishes in the Terri Schiavo case. These are just a few examples of the riveting and challenging cases detailed in this captivating book.

Tough Cases also delves into other lesser-known but equally compelling stories, such as a Native American court judge wrestling with the delicate balance between tribal law and U.S. law, and a Korean American former defense attorney adjusting to her new role as a judge. The book also explores the complex decisions of a judge tasked with assessing the mental health of a woman who has committed the unthinkable: killing her own children.

With few judges openly discussing their decision-making processes, Tough Cases provides a unique peek into their minds. From armchair attorneys to legal professionals seeking insights into the judicial system, this book offers a captivating reading experience that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the complexities judges face daily.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain knowledge and perspective from the judges themselves. Discover the stories behind the cases, the emotions they experienced, and the factors that influenced their ultimate decisions. Get your copy of Tough Cases today and embark on a journey through the minds of some of the most remarkable judges of our time. Order now!

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