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The Show-Up: Stories Before the Bar

The Show-Up: Stories Before the Bar

Hardcover

General LawTrue Crime

ISBN10: 1025984420
ISBN13: 9781025984421
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Show-Up: Stories Before the Bar offers a compelling glimpse into the gritty world of the early 20th-century legal system through the eyes of one of Chicago's most formidable criminal defense attorneys, Charles E. Erbstein. This collection of narratives captures the high-stakes atmosphere of the courtroom, detailing the human drama that unfolds behind the scenes of the justice system. From the tension of the police lineup-the show-up-to the intricate strategies of the trial, Erbstein presents a series of vignettes that are as educational as they are entertaining.

The book serves as a vivid record of the legal landscape during a transformative era in American history. Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including desperate defendants, shrewd prosecutors, and the tireless legal minds who navigated the complexities of the bar. With a focus on the moral and ethical dilemmas inherent in criminal law, Erbstein's writing provides a unique perspective on the pursuit of justice and the vagaries of human nature. The Show-Up: Stories Before the Bar is an essential read for anyone interested in legal history, true crime, and the enduring power of the courtroom narrative.

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