Böcker av Andrea D. Lyon

Through clients¿ stories and historical perspectives, Andrea D. Lyon explains what¿s wrong with the criminal justice system and makes the case that the United States needs someone who represents the poor and disenfranchised, who is part of discussions of policy, funding, or the administration of justice¿a Defender General.

In The Death Penalty: What's Keeping it Alive an award-winning criminal defense attorney turns a critical eye towards the death penalty in America. Filled with gripping case studies, the book analyzes why the death penalty remains active in most states in spite of well-documented flaws in the justice system.