• Mistrial

  • An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works...and Sometimes Doesn't
  • By: Mark Geragos, Pat Harris
  • Narrated by: Mike Dawson
  • Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (392 ratings)

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Mistrial

By: Mark Geragos, Pat Harris
Narrated by: Mike Dawson
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Publisher's summary

The American legal system changed dramatically when the OJ Simpson trial became a television-ratings bonanza. Now it's all crime, all the time, from tabloid news to police procedurals. Americans now know more about the criminal justice system than ever before. Or do they?

In Mistrial, Mark Geragos and Pat Harris argue precisely the opposite: In pursuit of sensationalism, the public sees only a small, distorted sample of what really happens in our courtrooms. Geragos and Harris debunk the myth of impartial American justice - from stealth jurors who secretly swing for a conviction to cops who regularly lie on the witness stand. Ultimately, the authors question whether a justice system model drawn up two centuries ago is still viable today.

Geragos and Harris are legal experts and prominent criminal defense attorneys who have worked on everything from celebrity media circuses to equally compelling cases defending individuals desperate to avoid the spotlight. Mistrial gives a behind-the-scenes peek that reveals their most fascinating cases, enthralling legal eagles and armchair litigators alike, as it blows the lid off what really happens in a courtroom.

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Wish I could get my money back

I picked this out on the recommendation of the Adam Corolla pod cast. What i took away from it is that, police are liars, judges are stupid and prosecutors are criminals. oh and defense attorneys are bastions of integrity to a fault... Basically a sleazy lawyer writes a book to explain why hes not sleazy, and fails.

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Eye Opening and Entertaining

To begin I will say that the narrator, Mike Dawson, was the perfect choice for the theme and content of this book. The content itself is entertaining, informative, and often surprising. I suppose some would go as far as to say that some of the information is controversial, but because it is opinion supported by anecdotal and experiential evidence I can say nothing negative about it.
Overall it is a superb listen (right down to the campy transition music) that is worthy of occasionally being dusted off for another play.

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Great insight to trials

Would you listen to Mistrial again? Why?

YES!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The Scott Peterson trial i was living near modesto and did listen to the reports on tv. I didn't know how wrong the media got it. My mind has changed a lot about the whole case and wondering where i really stand with the whole thing.

What about Mike Dawson’s performance did you like?

A great job!

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Very good, not great.

Cool insiteful into the business. Geragos is wildly likable for a guy who takes on some truly truly horrible people, like Scott Peterson and Chris brown. Still worth a listen for sure, and I really dug the narrator. Dawson was born to do voice work

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Very Entertaining...

This was a very interesting book. The stories are very well told. The authors pull the screen back to give you a behind the scenes look at the "best legal system in the world." As a Conservative, I could've done without the blatant digs at the right. While it didn't bother me, it does take you out of the moment. 5 Stars none the less.

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Very educational

I first heard of Mark Geragos when I was in Junior High. He was the attorney for Scott Peterson and Michael Jackson. Based on how people on the radio described him you'd think he breathed fire. Years later I see that he has a podcast with Adam Carolla and surprisingly enough he is very smart and funny. When I saw this audiobook I jumped right in. I realize how manipulated I had been by things like Talk Radio when I was younger. Defense attorneys are important and we should understand why they do what they do.

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Law School in 8 hours

Anyone with even a passing interest in the US legal system will find this book fascinating.

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good stuff

insightful look into the legal system and an honest opinion presented with some great stories provided. will re-read at a later time.

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An interesting view of our legal system

Very interesting perspective on our legal system from from lawyers that have seen the good and the bad.

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great read very informative

It's a look behind the scenes of the law force ment world And has great ideas for fixing the legal system

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