Prosecutorial Misconduct - by Neal Stephens & Amanda Stephens James (Paperback)

About the Book

"Throughout my career, I have defended clients in numerous matters where I needed to litigate issues related to every possible variety of prosecutorial misconduct - false statements in search warrant affidavits, improper conduct before the grand jury, improper closing argument, etc. While I continue to believe that the overwhelming majority of prosecutors are professional and ethical, our recent history demonstrates that there are far too many individuals serving prison sentences due to unchecked prosecutorial misconduct. This book aims to arm criminal defense attorneys with the tools needed to fight back against the minority of prosecutors who choose to use their immense power in the wrong way"--

Book Synopsis

Told through the eyes of a former federal prosecutor who ran the busiest trial unit in any United States Attorney's Office, this book arms criminal defense attorneys with the tools needed to fight back against prosecutors who abuse their immense power. The authors explain how to uncover and attack prosecutorial misconduct in every aspect of a criminal prosecution. Each chapter includes favorable case law from the federal circuits to provide criminal defense attorneys with an immediate launching point for motions that will help them win their cases.

Review Quotes

"Neal and Amanda Stephens have created a brilliant tool to help trial practitioners find, identify, and stop misconduct from occurring at all stages of a criminal prosecution. Well-organized chronologically as a criminal investigation would develop, the book includes types of prosecutorial misconduct and step-by-step strategies to challenge them, with clear, concise potential arguments, citations to relevant cases, governing standards and guidelines, and checklists. This book is certain to be a well-thumbed addition to the resources of all criminal defense attorneys!" - Linda Starr, Clinical Professor of Law and Co-founder of the Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara University School of Law

"Neal Stephens has seen it all in his 30 years litigating high-stakes criminal cases as a federal prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, including opposing every aspect of prosecutorial misconduct in courts throughout the country. Working with his co-author Amanda, this father/daughter team has authored the first comprehensive analysis of the issues that criminal defense lawyers confront when opposing overzealous prosecutors. The book contains detailed summaries of helpful case law from the federal circuits and thoughtful checklists that will help you develop winning strategies for your clients. A must-read for any criminal defense attorney who is searching for creative ways to win hard cases." - Guy Lewis, Former Director of the Executive Office of United States Attorneys and Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida