Courtroom The Story of Samuel S. Leibowitz by Quentin Reynolds 1950

Description: Courtroom The Story of Samuel S. Leibowitz by Quentin Reynolds 1950 Good condition -- see all photos and video. This is not one of the many reprints issued later. This is the actual book from 1950. This has been deemed a culturally and historically important book. The photos you see here are photos of the actual book that you will receive. Many book sellers online post using stock photos that often don’t resemble the book you actually receive. Born in the Bronx, New York, on April 11, 1902, to a school principal and his wife, Quentin James Reynolds grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Manual Training High School. He enrolled at Brown University and excelled in football, boxing, and swimming. In fact, after earning his Ph.D. he spent a year on a professional football team. Going from job to job, Reynolds couldn't find a career he enjoyed. His father suggested law school, and by the time he earned his degree, Reynolds had finally figured out what he wanted to do. Journalism, not law, appealed to Reynolds, and he worked as a reporter and then a sports columnist. In 1933 he was sent as a feature writer to report on Germany and the rise of Hitler. At that time, Reynolds was writing for the International News Service. The Germans didn't approve of Reynolds's slant against the Third Reich and national socialism; however, from the article Reynolds gained employment at Collier's Weekly for whom he eventually penned 384 articles and short stories over a fifteen year span, eventually rising to the position of associate editor. A prolific writer, Reynolds's fame came during an assignment to cover the erupting World War II. Reynolds spent time in France and then fled to England. While there he came to appreciate and respect the British. In account after account he portrayed the strong will and determination of a nation fighting for its very survival. He penned seven books about the war, broadcasted for the British Broadcasting Company, narrated two film documentaries, and lectured in the United States. Reynolds's popularity soared as people learned of his bravery and the risks he took to get the story. Unfortunately for Reynolds, not everyone found him admirable. A Hearst columnist disputed his claims and suggested Reynolds was cowardly. After five years in the court system, Reynolds won over $175,000 in the libel judgement. This wasn't his only time he was brought to the public's attention for questionable acts. In 1952 Reynolds had penned a book about a Canadian spy, only to later find out that he had been duped and misled into believing a false tale. The publisher in turn changed the book from nonfiction to fiction.Reynolds did a fine job with this biography of Liebowitz, noted criminal defense attorney of the "gangster era" and later Kings County. New York, trial judge. "Courtroom" should be required reading for prospective trial lawyers. Expertly written, the book probes deeply into many of Liebowitz's courtroom experiences, analyzing his instincts, his attention to detail and his techniques, without ever becoming bogged-down or dull. We learn how the master selected jurors and then reached out to them with his courtroom manner and compelling arguments. We watch as his determined cross examination turns up the slightest flaw in a prosecution witness's testimony and as he uses that flaw to shred the witness's credibility. Reynolds spends considerable time on the historic Scottsboro Boys case and deals with Liebowitz's defense of Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll, Al Capone, Bruno Richard Hauptmann (Lindbergh baby case), and others. Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone, Murder Inc. leader Louis "Lepke" Buchalter, Owen Madden and Dutch Schultz make brief appearances in the narrative. The author also uses his work to deal with some of the major criminology and law enforcement issues of Liebowitz's era. These include anthropological criminology (Liebowitz opposed the theory that violent criminals were evolutionary throwbacks) and police brutality. Seldom do you come across a book so magnetic that you disappear into its universe, for the better. Yet again, if it is on the field of study that you pursue in, chances are you will fall in love with it even more. Courtroom is one such book. Based on the life of 'The' Samuel Leibowitz, judge, previously attorney of the State of New York, it describes the trials over the course of his 21 years of practice in the various courtrooms of the country.He recounts his landmark cases with the narrator as he masterfully cross examines the witnesses, often to win the case. The cases deal with several crimes in the early 20th century America that shook the nation especially the case of the Scottsboro boys which led to a drastic change in the American jury system. The procedural law is dealt with very eloquently including his own take on the proceedings. He also explains the art of cross examination through his own experiences which is a boon for any criminal lawyer, worldwide.The book is paced like a detective novel, every chapter seeming like a well layered plot. This book will be enjoyable not only to the students of law, but anyone interested in fast paced thriller novels. Thoroughly recommended.

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