Written for the #MysteryFriday challenge. Winner of the John Grisham Mystery Friday challenge. Criminal lawyer Mark Lewis wanted a pre-trial deal and a quick end to his pro bono assignment. Instead what he got was an arrogant DDA and a client in a pickle. Now his only chance of getting out of this with his reputation still intact, is to convince the jury of his ex-criminal client's innocence. But with evidence held against his neck, that is easier said than done. © 2017. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: 'Murder in the First' is a work of fiction. The plot, places, names and the characters depicted in this story are product of the author's imagination. They are fictitious and hold no resemblance to any real events or people.