The Defense Is Ready: Life in the Trenches of Criminal Law

This book gives a very interesting inside look into the world of criminal defense attorneys. The author gives her unique perspective on the law through stories of several cases she defended. While I found the book very interesting, especially her explanation of the Menendez case, I couldn't help thinking that she was giving only one side of the story and leaving out facts that didn't support her views of defendant's rights. Still, it was very enthralling and hard to put down.

Whether you favor the Prosecutor or the Defender, this book is a great read for any woman who has an interest in criminal law. By nature I tend to favor the Prosecutor-I bought this book because I'm a law student and had to do a defense summation for a class-I figured Leslie might open my eyes to the world of criminal defense, AND SHE HAS!!!! Leslie tells it straight, but is also entertaining and humorous and HUMAN. I would never have guessed this woman was only 5 feet tall, which is even more inspiration for me because I'm the same petite size. If there are any men out there reading this review, this book is for you if you want (AND NEED) to understand strong, smart women!!!

If you ever thought there was more to certain cases than what you saw on tv, irregardless of whether you agree with Abramson's conclusions or not, you owe it to your sense of humanity or cynicism to read this boo