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Mistrial by Mark Geragos
The American legal system changed dramatically when the O. J. Simpson trial became a television-ratings bonanza. Now it's all crime, all the time, from tabloid news to police procedurals. Americans now know more about the criminal justice system than ever before. Or do they? In Mistrial, Mark Geragos and Pat Harris argue precisely the opposite: In pursuit of sensationalism, the public sees only a small, distorted sample of what really happens in our courtrooms. Geragos and Harris debunk the myth of impartial American justice--from stealth jurors who secretly swing for a conviction to cops who regularly lie on the witness stand. Ultimately, the authors question whether a justice system model drawn up two centuries ago is still viable today. Geragos and Harris are legal experts and prominent criminal defense attorneys who have worked on everything from celebrity media circuses to equally compelling cases defending individuals desperate to avoid the spotlight. Mistrial gives a behind-the-scenes peek that reveals their most fascinating cases, enthralling legal eagles and armchair litigators alike--as it blows the lid off what really happens in a courtroom.
Mark Geragos is the head of Geragos & Geragos, a Los Angeles-based law firm that focuses on both criminal and civil trial work. In his 30-plus year career, he has tried approximately 300 cases and has served as a regular legal analyst on CNN, Fox, and ABC shows. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and two children.
Pat Harris is a leading criminal defense attorney and is a partner at Geragos & Geragos. He is a regular contributor on legal issues for shows on Fox and CNN, is the co-author of Susan McDougal s New York Times bestselling memoir The Woman Who Wouldn t Talk, and speaks regularly at law schools across the country. He lives in Studio City, California with his wife.
Pat Harris is a leading criminal defense attorney and is a partner at Geragos & Geragos. He is a regular contributor on legal issues for shows on Fox and CNN, is the co-author of Susan McDougal s New York Times bestselling memoir The Woman Who Wouldn t Talk, and speaks regularly at law schools across the country. He lives in Studio City, California with his wife.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592408443 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592408443 |
| Title | Mistrial |
| Author | Mark Geragos |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2013-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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