Fri, Jan 11, 1963
A young black man walking his girlfriend home through New York City's Central Park is accosted by a group of intoxicated white men. Words are exchanged and a fight breaks out, during which one of the white men is hit and dies. The black man is charged with manslaughter, but tells the judge that he doesn't want lawyer and will defend himself. The judge allows it but assigns Larry and Ken Preston to give him legal advice, even though he doesn't want it and in fact mocks the lawyers assigned to him and antagonizes the court during the trial.
Fri, Feb 15, 1963
Vincent Kayle, an aeronautics employee, is arrested by the FBI and found to have in his possession film of stolen government documents. Accused of espionage, he faces trial as a spy and traitor to the country. The Prestons attempt to defend him but are thwarted by his steadfast refusal to cooperate.
Fri, Feb 22, 1963
Unhappily married to a wealthy older woman, Jerry Thomas finds himself the chief suspect when his wife is discovered murdered in her bed. The police discount Jerry's statements and arrest him for homicide. The Prestons face a tough case in court when the strong circumstantial evidence against Jerry proves formidable.
Fri, Apr 5, 1963
The subject of euthanasia is at the crux of this mystery when Rita Bernard's terminally-ill husband dies suddenly from an overdose of morphine. Although she declares her innocence, Rita is charged with the crime after her embittered mother-in-law Helen insists that she murdered her son. The ensuing trial proves tough for both sides as each woman offers compelling and very convincing testimony.
Fri, Apr 19, 1963
The trial of Frank Thorpe, a businessman accused of engaging a hit man to murder a competitor, has ended. Twelve jurors are sequestered to decide upon a verdict. Although they're instructed to not discuss the case outside of official deliberations, jurors begin to expose their thoughts and prejudices in casual conversations and flashbacks to events during the trial.
Fri, May 17, 1963
Corrupt labor union leader Peter Chakris resorts to conspiracy when he fears losing control to Fred Solasky, the son of a beloved former union leader. When a colleague is murdered, Chakris frames Solasky for the crime. The Prestons must defend Solasky and expose Chakris's conspiracy.
Fri, May 24, 1963
During the final fraternity initiation at a local college, black pledge Harley Dean is killed in a fall during a hazing stunt gone wrong. Fraternity brothers Gary Foster, Cliff Wakeman, and Deke Wilson are all charged with manslaughter and could face up to fifteen years in prison. The Prestons agree to defend the trio.
Fri, Sep 27, 1963
Following the murder of his father Albert and brother Herbert, Jason Thomas is arrested for the crime and retains the Prestons to defend him. At first, they doubt their client's sanity; however, when he completely loses control in the courtroom provoking another attack, everyone begins to question if his flamboyant outbursts are simply an act to support an insanity plea.
Fri, Oct 11, 1963
Joanne Rawlins seeks legal assistance from the Prestons to arrange a release for her husband Frank, a businessman who has been detained and arrested in Moscow on suspicion of spying. The Russian government agrees to exchange Frank for Vorchek, one of their own citizens jailed in the United States for espionage. The Prestons agree but then find themselves in a quandary when they learn that Vorchek will likely be executed upon his return to Russia.
Fri, Oct 18, 1963
The Prestons are retained by Raul and Suzy Martinez in what appears to be a routine eviction case. However, unbeknownst to them, Peter Cole, a local political bagman, has been ordered to ensure the eviction. Cole seeks help from Judge Phillip Benning, whose loose ethics allow him to fix small court cases.
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Fri, Oct 25, 1963
When a patient bleeds to death during a routine hernia operation, his widow wants answers, yet she finds few forthcoming, so she asks the Prestons help. The lawyer and his son work on the case, finding the doctors and staff of the hospital closing ranks, except for a young intern with a guilty conscience.
Fri, Nov 1, 1963
Assistant district attorney Cliff Sellers finds himself on the end of a very cruel hook when he's assigned to prosecute the case of Walter Wyatt, a man accused of murdering his spouse. Sellers secretly knows that the defendant is innocent: his brother Tim was having an affair with Mrs. Wyatt and impulsively strangled her when she threatened to expose their relationship. As the trial begins, Sellers is torn between loyalty to his brother and the horrifying possibility that Wyatt could face death in the electric chair for a crime he didn't commit.
Fri, Nov 8, 1963
Young but impoverished lovers John Strafaci and Theresa Sullivan want to marry but can't afford it. They impulsively decide to rob a liquor store to finance their marriage, but are caught, arrested, and face up to 30 years in prison each if convicted. The court appoints the Prestons to represent the couple, and the attorneys mount a rather unorthodox defense to save them.
Fri, Nov 15, 1963
While in pursuit of a suspected thief, police sergeant Henry Olson violates departmental procedure by firing a shot into a public crowd. When he discovers that an innocent bystander has been wounded by his bullet, Olson attempts to cover up his culpability by framing fellow officer Don Franks.