From the people who brought you the bestselling Confessions of a GP. Russell is a young criminal barrister. It's his job to defend the people who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law – petty thieves, career criminals, drug dealers and murderers... The scary son of a famous footballer, whose violent behaviour has got him in trouble so many times he almost knows the law better than Russell. The thief of a marital aid, who has a rather unusual defence. The 27 year old drug addict accused of stealing a push-bike, a chainsaw, a bag full of washing and a small fridge – all at the same time. And Russell's first murder case – a young woman accused of murdering her violent boyfriend. In this fascinating insight, Russell takes us behind the closed doors of the British legal world. With plenty of drama, and humour, inside – and outside – of the courtroom, you'll find out why juries rarely convict for rape, how your Facebook page could land you in jail and why on earth...