DUMP TRUCK, A Public Defender's Story (DUMP TRUCK, A Public Defender's Story Book 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (965 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00ICYK6K0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 151 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He begins to understand why Charles Dickens character, Mr. He finds himself attacked by judges, prosecutors, and his own clients who all want to push him around. Bumble, said, "The law is a ass," when he has to take a dancer's "buttock cleavage" case to trial.. He sees both the absurdity and reality of the American legal system concerned so much with efficiency that it punishes only the poor and dispossessed. This novella is the tale of middle-aged lawyer, Bill Burke, who after a failed 27-year marriage and successful civil law practice decides to chuck it all to become a public defender in Fresno, California
Ellenmarie Dale said it gave another view to the system. He made me like Burke, he was brave to attempt the DA's office it is a thankless job.I would have liked to know more of Burke's life.. Evan Mckenzie said This is a witty and at times poignant take on. This is a witty and at times poignant take on the thankless job of being a public defender in an overburdened criminal justice system where prosecutors hold all the cards, defendants are presumed guilty, and judges don't care. The book documents the human cost of this system for all the participants. The author knows what he is talking about and how to tel. Amazon Customer said and a joy to read. I found this story clever, insightful, and a joy to read.