BURDEN OF PROOF
The Silence Doctrine — Book Two
When a politically sensitive prosecution moves forward without evidence anyone can test, defense attorney Alex Mercer discovers that the case against his client isn’t built on proof—it’s built on presumption.
As procedural rulings quietly shift the burden from the state to the accused, Mercer is forced to confront a system that no longer asks what can be proven, only what can be sustained. Witnesses are substituted, timelines compressed, and authority stands in for verification, all under the guise of neutrality.
What begins as a winnable defense becomes a test of whether due process can survive when convenience replaces certainty. To protect his client, Mercer must force the system to account for how—and why—it decides who must prove innocence.
A cerebral legal thriller about power, procedure, and the price of insisting that proof still matters.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. BURDEN OF PROOFThe Silence Doctrine - Book TwoWhen a politically sensitive prosecution moves forward without evidence anyone can test, defense attorney Alex Mercer discovers that the case against his client isn't built on proof-it's built on presumption.As procedural rulings quietly shift the burden from the state to the accused, Mercer is forced to confront a system that no longer asks what can be proven, only what can be sustained. Witnesses are substituted, timelines compressed, and authority stands in for verification, all under the guise of neutrality.What begins as a winnable defense becomes a test of whether due process can survive when convenience replaces certainty. To protect his client, Mercer must force the system to account for how-and why-it decides who must prove innocence.A cerebral legal thriller about power, procedure, and the price of insisting that proof still matters. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798243289573
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. BURDEN OF PROOFThe Silence Doctrine - Book TwoWhen a politically sensitive prosecution moves forward without evidence anyone can test, defense attorney Alex Mercer discovers that the case against his client isn't built on proof-it's built on presumption.As procedural rulings quietly shift the burden from the state to the accused, Mercer is forced to confront a system that no longer asks what can be proven, only what can be sustained. Witnesses are substituted, timelines compressed, and authority stands in for verification, all under the guise of neutrality.What begins as a winnable defense becomes a test of whether due process can survive when convenience replaces certainty. To protect his client, Mercer must force the system to account for how-and why-it decides who must prove innocence.A cerebral legal thriller about power, procedure, and the price of insisting that proof still matters. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798243289573
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