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 Killerexplores:
- 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.
“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.”
Jim Potts, JDis a lawyer and author with a B.A. and Juris Doctorate Degree. He is a former Reserve Captain, a P.O.S. T. Certified Terrorist Investigator, a member of the Open Source Intelligence Team, and a twenty-year member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, with the rank of Captain. Potts is a certified Mediator through the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a former Master Teacher for the University of Phoenix (Southern lÓ.
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