And Justice for Some: An Expose of the Lawyers and Judges Who Let Dangerous Criminals Go Free

by Wendy Murphy

A cautionary exposé of current criminal rights practices that are limiting the abilities of victims to receive justice identifies such tactics as victim privacy invasion, intimidating cross-examinations, and dramatic defense presentations that are designed to distort the truth and provide disproportional advantages to criminals.

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

288 pages, Hardcover

First published September 6, 2007

Reviews

[Fishface · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the most encouraging books I've read in years on the subject of crime victims' rights. The author is full of practical idea on how the criminal justice system, wildly slanted in favor of the offender for years now, can be rebalanced so that victims have a chance at some justice. She does slip a few times and make some dumb comments about "liberals" and how they make things worse -- as someone who works in the system she should know that it's not about liberal or conservative, it's about whether you've been victimized or not, and about whether or not you're dense enough to believe what you see on TV.

[Joe McDonald · Rating 1 out of 5]

Self serving book that the author uses to push her viewpoint about the justice system. I really took offense to her saying that Martha Stewart should not have been put in jail because all she did was LIE! Do not read this book!

["The Jo" · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well written depiction of the uneven playing field in the U.S. Criminal Justice System. The focus is on child sexual predators and introduces sufficient detail aimed at heightening public awareness of the circumstances so that more people will demand changes to the system.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really deserved 3.5 stars. The author made you think and I always appreciate that. The reason I have it 3 stars rather than 4 was I felt several of the chapters were redundant. I felt she did give you steps to take if you become a victim of a crime or if you want to make a difference.

[Wildbirchbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great expose on high profile cases and how the media manipulates our understanding of the facts and evidence to help guilty criminals go free. I watch all TV coverage of high-profile cases with a much healthier dose of skepticism than I did before reading this book.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally sat down and finished this book yesterday. Started with good intentions but became bogged down with the details -- our justice system certainly could use some reforming. Wendy is a very enthusiastic advocate for victims' rights.

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