Defending A Serial Killer

The Right To Counsel

By Jim Potts, Edited by Lindy Ryan

TRUE CRIME

280 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB

Trade Paper, $15.95 (US $15.95) (CA $20.95)

Publication Date: July 2021

ISBN 9781645480358

Rights: WOR

Vesuvian Books (Jul 2021)

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Overview

This true story about Potts, a black lawyer who travels the nation speaking on domestic terrorism, is in development for a TV series

A gripping true crime account of defending the indefensible: a serial killer.

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments guarantee the right to counsel, even for the most heinous criminals. In 1982, Jim Potts, a brilliant law student, is recruited to assist in the death penalty appeal of Michael Dee Mattson, a convicted serial killer. Potts discovers a loophole that could set Mattson free, forcing him to confront a moral dilemma: protect his family and community, or uphold his duty to the Constitution?

For readers of true crime, legal thrillers, and stories of ethical conflict, Defending a Serial Killer explores:

The complexities of the American judicial system
The psychological toll on those who defend the guilty
The impact of crime on victims and their families

Can Potts find a way to keep Mattson behind bars without sacrificing his career or his marriage? The answer lies in a battle between personal ethics and professional obligation.

Reviews

“Potts has captured the personal conflicts and shared commitment to the rule of law in a precedent-setting trial of a stone cold serial killer, revealing many insightful details I never new existed and it was my case!”
Pat Dingle, former Homicide Detective
N. Las Vegas Police Department

One of Phil Spector’s defense team’s lawyers familiar with “Defending A Serial Killer: The Right To Counsel” stated; “A brisk, captivating read for lawyers and layman alike.”

Author Biography

Jim Potts, JD is a lawyer and author with a B.A. and Juris Doctorate Degree. He is also a twenty-year member of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department with the rank of Captain. Jim has a national client base that represents thousands of managers and employees, and his blog, "Listen Up!" has fans in over 55 countries.

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