100 Cases That Shaped America's Criminal Justice System

Journey through watershed moments that defined constitutional rights: Witness Clarence Gideon's handwritten petition that secured the right to legal representation for all Americans, regardless of their ability to pay. Experience the tension as Ernesto Miranda's case established the now-familiar warnings that protect against self-incrimination. Follow the evolution of privacy rights from telephone booth wiretaps to cell phone location data.

Each case reads like a gripping legal thriller, but...