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You Be the Judge: 20 True Crimes and Cases to Solve
"This lively, original book is likely to be a milestone in America's ongoing fascination with the drama of trials and justice." ― Fred Graham, former chief anchor Court TV
Have you ever had the chance to decide the fate of another person? What would you do? In the real-life cases presented to you in this book, you will be the judge and the jury - making the ultimate decision between right and wrong. Can you convict an abused woman who kills her husband because she is afraid he will beat her again? What about a man who helps his best friend commit suicide to avoid a painful death? Would you allow a feeding tube to be removed from a 92-year-old coma victim so she can die peacefully?
Put yourself in the place of the judge or one of the jurors as you read the details of each case. Many of these trials raise questions that go beyond the law to the heart of one's own moral code.
At the end of each case, after rendering your own verdict, you can read on to find out what really happened.
THE CASE IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS.
Have you ever had the chance to decide the fate of another person? What would you do? In the real-life cases presented to you in this book, you will be the judge and the jury - making the ultimate decision between right and wrong. Can you convict an abused woman who kills her husband because she is afraid he will beat her again? What about a man who helps his best friend commit suicide to avoid a painful death? Would you allow a feeding tube to be removed from a 92-year-old coma victim so she can die peacefully?
Put yourself in the place of the judge or one of the jurors as you read the details of each case. Many of these trials raise questions that go beyond the law to the heart of one's own moral code.
At the end of each case, after rendering your own verdict, you can read on to find out what really happened.
THE CASE IS NOW IN YOUR HANDS.
594 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2008
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January 16, 2013
A compelling look at actual courtroom cases. In an abridged account of real life trials, the author presents the discourse of the trial lawyers, judge and witnesses invloved in the cases.
After the closing arguments, again abridged, the author give you some things to consider in the case and then the actual verdict given by the jury involved in the case. Personally, I have always been very nervous to ve called as a juror, but after reading this book I feel like I understand the process a bit better.
After the closing arguments, again abridged, the author give you some things to consider in the case and then the actual verdict given by the jury involved in the case. Personally, I have always been very nervous to ve called as a juror, but after reading this book I feel like I understand the process a bit better.
November 19, 2008
So intriguing! Real court cases and transcripts where they let you decide what punishment you would have given and why. At the end of each case they show you what the real jury chose. It is really interesting.
January 11, 2013
Rather long book but pretty good. The book is presented as if you were in the courtroom as a juror. You get to listen to the case and then decide what you would do. Then they give you the outcome of the case.
June 2, 2015
I learned about trials and court procedure; also I learned that lawyers have a lot in common with actors.
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February 2, 2024Didn't finish the book but got pretty close. Interesting
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