Would You Convict?

Klappentext
Robinson (law, Northwestern U.) presents 17 challenging and provocative cases, both recent and historical, that defy easy decisions. He describes each situation and invites the reader to "sentence" the transgressor, then provides the final outcome of the case to shed light on how the legal system worked in each case, for better or for worse.

Zusammenfassung
High-profile crimes often prompt debate in newspapers, on TV or in coffee shops. This text presents a series of unusual episodes that challenge the law and defy knee-jerk verdicts. Readers are invited to provide judgement before the final outcome of the case is revealed.