Criminal law & procedure

Justice: Speaking Up for Crime's Silent Victims

Garth McVicar is the quintessential Kiwi battler. A farmer from the Hawke's Bay and a dedicated family man, he – like many New Zealanders – noticed an alarming increase in violent crime. Garth took it upon himself to ask the hard questions of the legislators, demanding fairness and honesty in criminal sentencing, and ultimately be the voice for the many silent victims of crime in New...

Garth McVicar is the quintessential Kiwi battler. A farmer from the Hawke's Bay and a dedicated family man, he – like many New Zealanders – noticed an alarming increase in violent crime...

Published: 28/02/2011

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780143206439

RRP: $35.00

Defending the Guilty: Truth and Lies in the Criminal Courtroom

By Alex McBride

'McBride details his own cock-ups and disasters with the relish of the born humorous writer. Very funny' Daily Mail

Every day, criminal barrister Alex McBride stands up in court and attempts to save people from conviction, prison, even a lifetime behind bars. Sometimes it's a hopeless case. Sometimes he has the chance to right a wrong. But mostly his clients are just plain guilty.