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Convictions: A Prosecutor's Battles Against Mafia Killers, Drug Kingpins, and Enron Thieves


 
Written By: John Kroger
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Convictions is a spellbinding story from the front lines of the fight against crime. Most Americans know little about the work of assistant United States attorneys, the federal prosecutors who possess sweeping authority to investigate and prosecute the nation’s most dangerous criminals. John Kroger pursued high-profile cases against Mafia killers, drug kingpins, and Enron executives. Starting from his time as a green recruit and ending at the peak of his career, he steers us through the complexities of life as a prosecutor, where the battle in the courtroom is only the culmination of long and intricate investigative work. He reveals how to flip a perp, how to conduct a cross, how to work an informant, how to placate a hostile judge. Kroger relates it all with a novelist’s eye for detail and a powerful sense of the ethical conflicts he faces. Often dissatisfied with the system, he explains why our law enforcement policies frequently fail in critical areas like drug enforcement and white-collar crime. He proposes new ways in which we can fight crime more effectively, empowering citizens to pressure their lawmakers to adopt more productive policies. This is an unflinching portrait of a crucial but little-understood part of our justice system, and Kroger is an eloquent guide.

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Convictions: A Prosecutor Against Mafia Killers, Drug Kingpins, and Enron Thieves

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John Kroger writes with the most, internally honesty, of any author I have read. He shows compassion for all sides involved. He tells of the conflicts he had with himself as well as with others. A enjoyable read that entertains and educates.

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This book sucked me in from the very beginning, combining elements of everything I'm interested in: politics, government, law, law enforcement, the mafia, etc. Kroger's style of writing is clear and entertaining, never boring, and filled with many thought provoking passages and legal conundrums. Even though I stumbled upon this book randomly at the bookstore, it was money well spent and I highly recommend it.

Leaves You Wanting More of a Good Thing

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Simply put, the stories that Kroger tells and the way in which he tells them just make this book extremely interesting and engrossing. Being that I would like to be an attorney one day (possibly an ADA), and also got my undergraduate degree in Philosophy like the author--there was that immediate relation (besides the fact that Kroger is far more intelligent) that I found in the book.
This is a phenomenal read and really just made me wish that there was a part 2 of this book so I can read more of his exciting stories as an AUSA. Even if you have the slightest interest in legal books, this is will suck you in immediately. Not what you would expect from the "legal" genre. Pick it up, give it a read. Worth the price and you wont be disappointed.

Unputdownable

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"Unputdownable" is an adjective normally used to describe potboilers, not non-fiction books written by attorneys about their cases. Yet once you start reading Convictions, by John Kroger, it's impossible to put it down. With intelligence, insight, candor and a healthy dose of self-criticism, the former assistant US Attorney tells stories of chasing mobsters, fighting (and losing) the "war on drugs," and the arduous task of representing the US government in court. Kroger is the rare thing: an outstanding lawyer who writes like a novelist and thinks like a philosopher. This is a remarkable book; don't miss the chance to read it.

Product Details Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 340
EAN: 9780374531775
ISBN: 0374531773
Label: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 2009-05-12
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date: 2009-05-12
Studio: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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