Questions About A Criminal Defense (Philadelphia Legal, #1)

by William L. Myers Jr. (Goodreads Author)

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Is the author one that uses bad language (swearing) in his writing?

Kimberly Hicks Although profanity in books do not bother me, there's very little in this book thus far. If you're accustomed to legal thrillers, you couldn't keep th…moreAlthough profanity in books do not bother me, there's very little in this book thus far. If you're accustomed to legal thrillers, you couldn't keep the realism of the officers of the court intact, if there weren't some profanity. That's how it is in law firms. Lawyers need a release, as does the staff. Having said that profanity is minimal in this story.(less)

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Mick didn't know whe…more(This answer contains spoilers to answer the spoiler in the question. Just adding this text until goodreads marks this a spoiler)

Mick didn't know whether Jennifer had told David that it was Mick that pushed her down the stairs. Presumably, he figured that if David knew, then David was also the one that arranged her actual death and he would want to keep that a secret. Mick's only leverage over David in this situation is the threat of David going to jail. If David is found guilty, he has no reason not to expose Mick.(less)

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Is this translated to spanish? I loved it and someone I know may love it too but he doesn't speak english.

William Jr. Hi Lisbelle- Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, at this time, I don't believe A Criminal Defense has been translated to Spanish. Thank you for y…moreHi Lisbelle- Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, at this time, I don't believe A Criminal Defense has been translated to Spanish. Thank you for your interest though and maybe we can look into Spanish translations for later additions or future books. (less)

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I looked up all the legal jargon as I read. How likely would a judge be to allow a dismissal with all the extra twists and turns the judge would have to consider?

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Amanda Honestly, I thought there was very little profanity. He probably cut it down from reality... especially for a story that takes place among Philly's LE…moreHonestly, I thought there was very little profanity. He probably cut it down from reality... especially for a story that takes place among Philly's LEO & criminal attorney's offices.(less)

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