The Police Department of Schenectady, New York has handled its fair share of run-of-the-mill crimes. The brutal murder of a cop's sister, however, is no ordinary crime—especially where there is little evidence to go by. With emotions running high and the pressure mounting to solve the case, the investigation hones in on a young, uneducated, blue-collar worker who used to date the victim. Fueled by his own ambitions, the District Attorney prosecutes the case with vigor, confident he will prevail. Until, that is, a renowned criminal defense lawyer steps in to represent the defendant. Did the defendant actually do it? No one can be too sure.