The D. A. Book

With close to a thousand prosecutors, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office is one of the largest in the world. It is also a part of one of the world's most notorious criminal court systems. Larry Longo is one of the prosecutors who handles these cases, along with his more high-profile colleagues like Pam Ferrero, Dinko Bozanich, Bill Hodgman, and Marcia Clark. They attend the daily "calendar calls," balancing the ideals of justice with the need for practicality, and prepare for each case that ends in trial with fervor and dedication. In The D. A., author Lawrence Taylor takes you into the courtroom to meet these players as they maneuver their way through the justice system. You'll also follow Larry Longo behind the scenes of a headline murder case, through the meticulous, painstaking process of interviewing witnesses and investigating relevant events in preparation for trial. You'll experience each of his triumphs and each of his frustrations as he battles head-on with Mike Yamaki, one of L. A.'s most powerful criminal defense attorneys. And you will be able to see, firsthand, what it takes to hold up against all the pressures and demands of being a good prosecutor.