No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes His Case

by John W. Suthers

"A balanced critique of the justice system."—Steven Carter, former Indiana attorney general Demystifying the powerful role of public prosecutors in the United States, John Suthers draws on more than thirty years’ experience as a prosecutor in his exploration of this public office, even tackling some controversial calls for reform.

182 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2008

About the author

John Suthers has spent his 30-year legal career in the U.S. justice system, serving as an elected district attorney, a presidentially appointed U.S. attorney, and as Colorado's attorney general. He also ran Colorado's correctional system from 1999 until 2001. Handling a wide range of cases has given him a unique perspective on how the system works and how it might be improved.

Reviews

[Sarah H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written and easy to read. While I don't necessarily agree with his positions on everything, it was interesting to hear his arguments.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot like the criminal justice books I read in grad school - My UC professors would be proud :)