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基本信息·出版社：Prometheus Books UK
·页码：352 页
·出版日期：1994年12月
·ISBN：0879757728
·条形码：9780879757724
·版本：第1版
·装帧：精装
·开本：32开 Pages Per Sheet
·外文书名：仁慈的泯灭
内容简介 Patricia Rosier died at her home in Fort Myers, Florida, in January of 1986, having sought the help of her prominent physician husband, Peter, to end her cancer-ravaged life with some measure of dignity. By November 1987, Peter had been indicted for first degree murder and faced death in Florida's electric chair.
How could it happen? How does a loving husband and father get charged with first degree murder? This compelling true story shows just how easy it is in America's legal system.
"Euthanasia" remains a crime in Florida and in most other states, yet the majority of such "criminals" are never prosecuted. But Dr. Rosier was singled out because he "confessed," both in a television interview and in writing, to believing in euthanasia and to assisting his wife's suicide.
In Murder of Mercy every heart-pounding moment of Dr. Rosier's legal ordeal is vividly captured by famed trial attorney Stanley M. Rosenblatt, who, together with his wife and law partner, Susan, represented the accused. Describing an intriguing array of legal twists and turns, this riveting book is more than just gripping courtroom drama. Find out why Patricia's father and brothers sought immunity before they would testify. Feel the rush, the exhilaration, of planning defense strategy: How could anyone explain away Dr. Rosier's confessions? Could the Fort Myers judge be persuaded to change the location of the trial? Should Peter Rosier testify in his own defense? The powerful arguments of the State and the defense are laced with ridicule, sarcasm, and scorn: each side accusing the other of treacherous character assassination.
Rosenblatt's penetrating assessment of judges, the use of expert witnesses, the exclusion of relevant evidence, attorney-client privilege, and the granting of immunity serve as the foundation for a searing critique of America's criminal justice system and the society it is designed to protect.
Book Description
Patricia Rosier died at her home in Fort Myers, Florida, in January of 1986, having sought the help of her prominent physician husband, Peter, to end her cancer-ravaged life with some measure of dignity. By November 1987, Peter had been indicted for first degree murder and faced death in Florida's electric chair.
How could it happen? How does a loving husband and father get charged with first degree murder? This compelling true story shows just how easy it is in America's legal system.
"Euthanasia" remains a crime in Florida and in most other states, yet the majority of such "criminals" are never prosecuted. But Dr. Rosier was singled out because he "confessed," both in a television interview and in writing, to believing in euthanasia and to assisting his wife's suicide.
In MURDER OF MERCY every heart-pounding moment of Dr. Rosier's legal ordeal is vividly captured by famed trial attorney Stanley M. Rosenblatt, who, together with his wife and law partner, Susan, represented the accused. Describing an intriguing array of legal twists and turns, this riveting book is more than just gripping courtroom drama. Find out why Patricia's father and brothers sought immunity before they would testify. Feel the rush, the exhilaration, of planning defense strategy: How could anyone explain away Dr. Rosier's confessions? Could the Fort Myers judge be persuaded to change the location of the trial? Should Peter Rosier testify in his own defense? The powerful arguments of the State and the defense are laced with ridicule, sarcasm, and scorn: each side accusing the other of treacherous character assassination.
Rosenblatt's penetrating assessment of judges, the use of expert witnesses, the exclusion of relevant evidence, attorney-client privilege, and the granting of immunity serve as the foundation for a searing critique of America's criminal justice system and the society it is designed to protect.
About the Author
Stanley M. Rosenblatt, who is listed in "The Best Lawyers in America," has hosted two PBS programs: "Within the Law" and "Israeli Diary." He is the author of THE DIVORCE RACKET, JUSTICE DENIED, MALPRACTICE AND OTHER MALFEASANCES, and TRIAL LAWYER.
Book Dimension
Height (mm) 248 Width (mm) 165
媒体推荐 Customer Reviews
1.Excellent Read for Lawyers or Laymen, April 19, 2006
Reviewer: All for Truth (San Diego, CA USA)
Mr Rosenblatt and his wife obviously gave much thought prior to even being associated with such a case. You will find yourself drawn into the case as much as any fictional mystery. Whether trial lawyer or a simple laymen, anyone can learn from this courtroom drama. If only I could find such a passionate attorney who will look not only at the letter of the law but the spirit of the law as is the case with Rosenblatt.
As for one review who criticizes his standing up to the big liars of the tobacco companies who stated under oath "cigarettes are not addictive", well....what can you say to ignorance. When a company purposely makes their product more addictive than it naturally is for all those who were still in their formative years smoking and allowed to smoke away, they deserve the tenacity and morals of a Stanley Rosenblatt.
2.Murder of Mercy, July 13, 2003
Reviewer: A reader
I found this book to be excellent. I think Mr. Rosenblatt is an unbelievable writer. I love the way everything was so detailed. I think this is an excellent book for anyone who finds euthenasia interesting. This would also be a great book for any lawyer or someone interested in law because you could learn alot from Mr. Rosenblatt from his book.
