Crime & Punishment

The first episode chronicles the trial of John Dailey, who is accused of murdering his wife. Many witnesses attest to the fact that Dailey had often spoken about graphically killing her, but there was no body for evidence. The prosecutor was able to sway the jury through intelligent remarks and stong witnesses. John Dailey was given a sentence of 25 years to life in jail.

An especially heinous murder occurred, where the victim was stabbed and tortured to death. The defendant had a shoddy record filled with violence and lack of temper control. Witnesses testifying against Arnold included his son, wife, and parents.

George Waller and Lawrence Calhoun stand trial for second degree murder, when their reckless drag racing caused an accident that killed two teenagers and gravely injured another passenger. D.D.A. Blaine Bowman wants the defendants charged with Second Degree Murder, while the defense attorney's claim they should be charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence