Murder One

Wyler learns murder is often a family affair after a man claims to know who really murdered Tommy Banks and then Mary Beth's killer confesses.

Banks is released, and as the firm tries to help him, one of their own is shot; Wyler defends a young man accused of killing his 83-year-old girlfriend.

While Grasso calls forth witnesses who believed Banks' final victim was innocent, Wyler begins to worry whether his client will kill again if he is found innocent and released

Wyler's attempts to protect his client fail after Banks gets permission from the judge to testify on his own behalf

Jury selection for the Banks trial proves difficult as many of the jurors interviewed feel Banks is a hero for killing murderers who received light sentences

Wyler defends a serial killer who targeted ex-cons convicted of vicious crimes, and the firm receives bids from Hollywood producers vying for the movie rights.

The defense brings forth witnesses attesting to Fortas' disregard for others and then has Rickey testify about how Fortas was blackmailing Rickey's wife.

Witnesses in the Latrell case portray Rickey as a desperate and possessive man, but later it is Rickey himself who offers up the most damning statement.

While Docknovich and Mosley clash over jury selection for the Latrell case, an agent eager to represent Latrell implies that his current agent has been stealing from clients.

As Chris and Aaron argue about who should be in charge of Ricky Latrelle's bail hearing, Jimmy deals with the aftermath of the Rooney case.

Sharon has trouble dealing with the jury's verdict, and an underworld figure already in jail promises to tell Wyler what really happened the night the governor was killed.

While Wyler uncovers more connections between the various players involved in the Van Allan murder, Rickey Latrell is arrested and charged with murder.

Jimmy Wyler discovers that's it's dangerous to attack a member of the police force on the stand. His relationship with the governor's widow becomes a matter of record.

The company's financial problems and an emotional outburst from the accused make Wyler's work more difficult. He gets help from an unexpected source.

As the trial starts, Jimmy Wyler discovers that several people had a motive to murder the governor.

As the tape reveals the identity of Jessica's killer, Ted Hoffman needs to get it accepted by the court. Political ambitions of the D.A. make this more difficult than expected.

Hoffman and Associates try to locate Richard Cross and the missing tape, while Neil adjusts to his new life.

It's time for closing arguments, but revelations about the judge cause a stir. Meanwhile, Richard Cross continues to behave strangely.

Both Richard Cross and Neil Avedon testify in the court case. Cross acts strangely, something Justine discovers as well outside the courtroom.

Jessica's diary puts some very influential men on the witness stand. Richard Cross tries everything to get Julie to return to him.

The tapes become an issue in the courts. Julie Costello starts to see her lover in a new light and leaves him. Annie Hoffman has a shocking surprise for her husband.

The opening statements in the Avedon case are interrupted by an incident involving Hoffman's family. When Lisa sees Justine having coffee with Richard Cross, she begins to wonder about her colleague's loyalties.