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13. Bad

Tensions are high as Peter's appeal trial begins and Alicia defends a wealthy client in civil court whose innocence she doubts, even after he's found not guilty in criminal court of murdering his wife. Meanwhile, Diane decides to take precautions when a felon she successfully prosecuted is about to be released from prison.

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Alicia defends in civil court Colin Sweeney, a wealthy man who is accused of murdering his wife. Part of his wife's body is found near where the man lives, which makes him look guilty. The rest of her body is later found on their daughter's property, which raises the possibility that she killed the wife. The man was found not guilty in his criminal trial but Alicia suspects he may have committed the crime. Meanwhile, Peter's appeal begins, and Diane buys a gun for protection when a drug dealer she unsuccessfully defended years ago threatens to kill her.

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