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Plinko Bounce by Martin Clark

recommendation from Marian.

Defense atty, tired of defending deadbeats, turns in his resignation.  But . . . one more case.  Confessed low-life murderer was read his Miranda Rights improperly (no mention of right to remain silent). This means the confession will be suppressed.  He won't get off, but attorney thinks he should be able to bring the charges down to manslaughter.

Low-life's girlfriend shows up, curses atty, says he works to lock people up and that her boyfriend (of 11 months) couldn't have done the murder.  Yeah, right, our atty says . . . but, I suspect, Yeah, right will be the end. 

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