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While this is a function book, the cases are realistic. I've read books written by prosecutors but not many by public defenders. The case that kept me hooked was the Harris case. This case really shows that some laws are not one size fits all.

What a fascinating read! Bill Jacquettes' s debut novel can keep a reader engrossed at looking deeply into how the Criminal legal system and Washington State Criminal laws works and how they were handled by the Hudson County Public Defenders. From Cindy Baker's charge with first degree trafficking in stolen property, Gilbert Martin's second degree robbery for stealing groceries from Safeway, Ray Langus's sentence for a felony, second degree robbery, Lori Lucas's charge with first degree criminal mistreatment, Joe seller's conviction of second degree assault and the most complicated case of Walter for the crime of rape, has brought real life examples through Public defender Steve Cole in these long list of characters.

I found it interesting to learn about the three strikes law in Washington that judge Tibbits handed down in the case of Jeff Harris. Three strikes law means one is convicted of facing three violent felonies goes to prison, where a conviction would be fewer years in prison. The book has captured cross examinations, having a win in a case or disappointments of losing, verdicts of the jury panel, presentations in a detailed manner. Interesting to know about the guilty pleas made in large majority of cases through the court in US criminal system. The important role of a public defender is clearly evolved in this book. Only those who cannot afford to hire an attorney are allowed to use a public defender.

I just reviewed the book Gideon's Grandchildren by Bill Jacquette. Thanks to Bill Jacquette and Netgalley for an advance copy for my honest review.