New release ‘Tales As Old As Crime’ reveals the flaws and humanity of the courtroom
Houston defense lawyer Randy Schaffer recounts 50 years of laughter and pain in the criminal injustice system
HOUSTON – For more than 50 years, Houston criminal defense lawyer Randy Schaffer has seen the best and worst of the criminal courthouse. In “Tales As Old As Crime: Laughter And Pain In The Criminal Injustice System” (published by iUniverse), he shares true stories from a lifetime spent defending the accused. From dishonest prosecutors and biased judges to wrongful convictions and unforgettable clients, Schaffer pulls back the curtain on a system that is corrupt and unforgiving but, at times, darkly funny.
“Tales As Old As Crime” offers an insider’s account of the criminal justice system, blending humor and tragedy with sharp observations on how cases are made and deconstructed. The book illustrates why citizens cannot always trust the criminal justice system to treat them fairly. The author provides examples of how, on occasion police, fabricate testimony, prosecutors conceal evidence, and judges look the other away while the fate of the citizen hangs in the balance.
“A criminal defense practice is not all hot checks and grievances,” Schaffer reflects. “The courtroom battles are only part of the story. The personalities and the backstories often are more memorable. I’ve gone the extra mile to share mine with you.”
“Tales As Old As Crime” arrives at a time when news headlines highlight wrongful convictions and exonerations. The book shines a spotlight on the triumphs and failures of the American criminal justice system while offering a unique perspective rarely shared with such candor.
“Tales As Old As Crime: Laughter And Pain In The Criminal Injustice System”
By Randy Schaffer
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 392 pages | ISBN 9781663275110
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 392 pages | ISBN 9781663275103
E-Book | 392 pages | ISBN 9781663275097
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Randy Schaffer has been a criminal defense lawyer based in Houston, Texas, since 1973. A graduate of the University of Texas Law School, he was named Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year in 1989 by the State Bar of Texas following his representation of Randall Dale Adams, whose case inspired the film “The Thin Blue Line” and the book “Adams v. Texas.” “Tales As Old As Crime” is his first book. For more information, visit www.schafferfirm.com.
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