Courts, Criminals and the Camorra

"Courts, Criminals, and the Camorra" by Arthur Cheney Train is a close look at how the American legal system works, told as a story from the past. The book discusses different parts of criminal law, like how someone is thought to be innocent until proven guilty, what police do, and how a criminal case is prepared for court. Train, who used to be a prosecutor, clearly knows a lot about the problems and small details in the legal system, as well as how complicated justice can be. Early on, Train tells the story of Duffy, who was treated badly by the police; this shows the problems between what police do and what rights people have. He uses what happened to Duffy to start a bigger conversation about the issues in the justice system, like if some police actions are really legal, how hard it is to protect people's freedom, and the tough choices that police have to make. Train says that even though people are supposed to be seen as innocent, often they are seen as guilty because of what the public thinks, what society expects, and unfair rules, creating a confusing picture of justice that makes people wonder about what is right and wrong when it comes to freedom and law enforcement .