Download or read book The Fifth Juror written by Lori Lacefield and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former juror Jess Dawson is facing a difficult time in her life, raising an autistic son and navigating a failing marriage, when her past service as a juror on a high-profile death penalty case comes back to haunt her. Mikael Kriskan, the young Russian the jury sentenced to death for killing his adoptive American parents one cold Colorado night, is nearing his execution date when the foreman of the jury is found dead, and all aspects of his death parallel the original case. Then, a second juror appears to commit suicide and leaves a disturbing note attached to his chest. "KJ - do the right thing." Only Jess knows the true meaning of the message, and soon finds herself squeezed between the demands of the original prosecutor on the case - now her lover - who's intent on executing Kriskan, and members of the Russian mob, who are hell bent to force Jess to confess to her past transgressions and return the genius Kriskan to his Russian roots. The choice the mob gives her seems easy. Kill Mikael, kill her son. Save Mikael, save her son. But in a world of politics and presumed guilt or innocence, this choice will be anything but easy.
Download or read book The Advocate written by Lori Lacefield and published by Open Book Media, LLC. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A semi-secret society of ten women out for justice. A young recruit who will have to expose the truth...or die trying to escape their wrath. "A Taut, twisting tale of justice and revenge" - Bob Mayer Former victim Palmer Reed is facing the 20th anniversary of her kidnapping when she is recruited to the board of a prestigious foundation dedicated to helping the victims of crime. Run by Marjoram Swall, a woman known as The Vindicator, who helped rescue Palmer twenty years ago from the hands of their mutual enemy, the foundation grants Palmer something to believe in, hoping that by helping other victims, she will resolve her own painful past. But something dark lies beneath the foundation's surface, and after Palmer learns of their use of blackmail to raise money for their cause, she discovers that several of those who escaped their blackmail attempts and went unpunished for their crimes all later died in mysterious accidents. Accidents, she believes, are anything but accidental. Faced with the dilemma of staying loyal to her mentor and the foundation that's provided her with a purpose, or exposing the truth and tearing her life apart, she's forced to question her own ethical boundaries, whether the pursuit of justice and the equalization of a faulty legal system is worth murder. But her mentor won't risk giving her that choice, and soon Palmer finds herself the target of an unknown killer, her former kidnappers, and even Marjoram herself. For Palmer has opened a deadly link to their past, and she's on a mission to uncover the truth. A page-turning suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance. Interview with the Author Q - So, what makes the Women of Redemption books special? A - I think it really boils down to the characters. When I write, I let the characters tell me who they are, and what I discover is that like any of us, they wrestle with the challenges life throws at them in a varied manner. The emotions they experience are real - anger, betrayal, hurt, grief, guilt - and the choices they make as a result - whether revenge, vengeance, or just turning a blind eye - may not be good or right, but they're human. The question facing each in the end, is what will they do to make the wrong right? Q - You like to throw your strong female protagonists into some impossible situations. Why is that? A - I've always liked books about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. I believe people often find the best in themselves when faced with the worst. I want readers to put themselves in these women's shoes, and think... How far would I go to get justice if I was kidnapped and the perpetrators responsible were never punished? What would I do if I found out the woman I most respected was taking justice into her own hands? What if I discovered the man I found guilty of murder was innocent and I was the one responsible for securing his death sentence? Q - These books seem to cross genre boundaries, a bit mystery, suspense, and thriller. A - I think all authors like to create books that mirror the kind of books they like to read. My top picks are usually serial killer thrillers, psychological thrillers, private detectives, and any number of thriller and mystery best sellers. I love a fast-paced style that keeps me on the edge of my seat. As a result, I think my books tend to take a part from each genre - a bit "whodunit", some "don't open that door", add a few high stakes and blend them together. Q - So, why should a reader check out your books? A - Because you'll love the page-turning action! And thanks for reading!
Download or read book The Fifth Witness written by Michael Connelly and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, after taking on a foreclosure case, defense attorney Mickey Haller fights to prove his client’s innocence—but first he must follow a trail of black market evidence to its sinister end. Mickey Haller has fallen on tough times. He expands his business into foreclosure defense, only to see one of his clients accused of killing the banker she blames for trying to take away her home. Mickey puts his team into high gear to exonerate Lisa Trammel, even though the evidence and his own suspicions tell him his client is guilty. Soon after he learns that the victim had black market dealings of his own, Haller is assaulted, too -- and he's certain he's on the right trail. Despite the danger and uncertainty, Haller mounts the best defense of his career in a trial where the last surprise comes after the verdict is in. Connelly proves again why he "may very well be the best novelist working in the United States today" (San Francisco Chronicle).
Download or read book The Missing American Jury written by Suja A. Thomas and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores why juries have declined in power and how the federal government and the states have taken the jury's authority.
Download or read book The Thirteenth Juror written by Nelda Holder and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of Michael Brown, Jr., in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, 2014, has become a touchstone for reform in three areas of American society: the high incidence of black citizens killed by white policemen; the pattern and effect of systemic racism in the countrys criminal justice system; the need for study and reform of current federal and state grand jury systems. The Thirteenth Juror illustrates the pitfalls of the grand jury system by inviting readers to take a seat with the 12 people selected as grand jurors in the Michael Brown case, and to share the evidence and process they went through. Details that were not openly or adequately questioned are highlighted, and the impact of the posture and attitude of the prosecuting attorneys is explored. Disparities are uncovered in the narrative of Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, who was responsible for Browns death, and the process of informing or misinforming jury members regarding the law(s) governing their deliberations is given critical attention. Ultimately, throughout the 24 days of testimony, the deeply human side of this tragedy is shared. And measured against the history of the grand jury process itself, this is a case study illustrating the need for examination and reform.
Download or read book The Last Juror written by John Grisham and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In 1970, one of Mississippi's more colorful weekly newspapers, The Ford County Times, went bankrupt. To the surprise and dismay of many, ownership was assumed by a 23 year-old college dropout, named Willie Traynor. The future of the paper looked grim until a young mother was brutally raped and murdered by a member of the notorious Padgitt family. Willie Traynor reported all the gruesome details, and his newspaper began to prosper. The murderer, Danny Padgitt, was tried before a packed courthouse in Clanton, Mississippi. The trial came to a startling and dramatic end when the defendant threatened revenge against the jurors if they convicted him. Nevertheless, they found him guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison. But in Mississippi in 1970, "life" didn't necessarily mean "life," and nine years later Danny Padgitt managed to get himself paroled. He returned to Ford County, and the retribution began. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!
Download or read book The Tattoo Artist written by Lori Lacefield and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An artist haunted by her mother's murder. An unknown and unstoppable outlaw. When their paths cross, all clues point to a killer. "Kept me on the edge of my seat from cover to cover..." - Eunice Reno, Nevada. Nine years after her mother's still unsolved murder, former homeless teen Zoë Cruse has found stability with a husband, child, and a career as a tattoo artist. But when a biker comes in and asks for new ink, Zoë can't help but draw comparisons between one of the images on his back and her mother's death. Worse, his other ink appears to represent a deadly pattern, one that may indicate he's a serial offender. Determined to unearth the truth despite her husband's disbelief, Zoë researches the images and infiltrates the man's notorious motorcycle club in search of evidence. But with the police, federal agents, and a rival gang all in pursuit of the same outlaw, her quest for closure may end with more than one person in the morgue...including her family. Can she unravel the mystery and find justice before she ends up six feet under? The Tattoo Artist is the chilling third book in the Women of Redemption suspense thriller series, featuring women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance. If you like strong female characters, fast-paced plots, and tension-filled pages, then you'll love Lori Lacefield's spine-tingling tale. Interview with the Author Q - So, what makes the Women of Redemption books special? A - I think it really boils down to the characters. When I write, I let the characters tell me who they are, and what I discover is that like any of us, they wrestle with the challenges life throws at them in a varied manner. The emotions they experience are real - anger, betrayal, hurt, grief, guilt - and the choices they make as a result may not be good or right, but they're human, and people make mistakes. The question facing each in the end is, what will they do to make the wrong right? Q - You like to throw your strong female protagonists into some impossible situations. Why is that? A - I've always liked books about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. I believe people often find the best in themselves when faced with the worst. I want readers to put themselves in these women's shoes, and think... What if I discovered the man I found guilty of murder was innocent and I was the one responsible for securing his death sentence? What would I do if I found out the woman I most respected was taking justice into her own hands? What if a man walked into my tattoo shop and I suspected he killed my mother? Q - These books seem to cross genre boundaries, a bit mystery, suspense, and thriller. A - I think all authors like to create books that mirror the kind of books they like to read. My top picks are usually serial killer thrillers, psychological thrillers, police procedurals, and any number of thriller and mystery best sellers. I love a fast-paced style that keeps me on the edge of my seat. As a result, I think my books tend to take a part from each genre - a bit "whodunit", some "don't open that door", add a few high stakes and blend them together... Q - So, why should a reader check out your books? A - Because you'll love the page-turning action! Thanks for reading!
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Download or read book The Jury and the Defense of Insanity written by Rita James Simon and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty years after it was first published, the issues raised in The Jury and the Defense of Insanity remain pertinent. Rita James Simon examines how motivated and competent juries are, how well jurors understand and follow judges' instructions, their understand-ing of expert testimony, and the extent to which their own backgrounds and experiences influence their decisions. Simon provides a rare opportunity to observe how jurors go about the process of deliberating and reaching a verdict by following them into the jury room and recording their deliberations. This pathbreaking study of jury room behavior provides compelling evidence of the effectiveness of our trial by jury system. The Jury and the Defense of Insanity was the product of an experimental study con-ducted as part of the University of Chicago Jury Project. Over 1,000 jurors were chosen to participate, not as volunteers, but as part of their regular jury duty, in two experimental trials, one on a charge of housebreaking, the other of incest. In each the insanity de-fense was raised. Court judges instructed the jurors to consider the recorded trials they were about to hear with all the care and seriousness they would give to a real criminal prosecution, and the taped recordings of their deliberations make it clear that they did just that. These recordings, along with responses to detailed questionnaires, yielded significant data, equally applicable to civil as to criminal cases. We learn their reactions to their fellow jurors; personal evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of delibera-tions; the degree to which religion, sex, social status, education, and like factors affect participation in and influence on the course of the deliberation; and the recounting of and reliance upon personal experience in seeking to reach a verdict, among other in-sights furnished by this study. This is an exact record--not a description or recollected account--of the struggle of a jury to weigh evidence and achieve a just verdict. For lawyers whose job it is to win civil and criminal cases, for behavioral scientists who study male and female reactions in their cultural environment to the circumstances that confront them, and to all who are interested in how people behave and why, in a dramatic, socially significant situation, this is a fascinating and revealing book.
Download or read book Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Alabama written by Alabama. Supreme Court and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Alabama written by Alabama. Supreme Court and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Federal Reporter written by Peyton Boyle and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 2136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes cases argued and determined in the District Courts of the United States and, Mar./May 1880-Oct./Nov. 1912, the Circuit Courts of the United States; Sept./Dec. 1891-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Circuit Courts of Appeals of the United States; Aug./Oct. 1911-Jan./Feb. 1914, the Commerce Court of the United States; Sept./Oct. 1919-Sept./Nov. 1924, the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia.
Download or read book Reports Containing the Cases Determined in All the Circuits from the Organization of the Courts written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
