![]() ![]() The author describes his concern that the speech meant that a prison sentence was forthcoming, and then reveals that his concerns were justified: his client was sentenced to an institution that, the author says, was known for its poor environment. in his addresses to clients in similar situations. In his introduction, the author describe how a young black man he was defending was on the receiving end of a familiar speech from a judge fond of citing the values and ideals of activist Dr. ![]() ![]() The author also uses case studies from his own experiences as a public defender in Washington, D.C., changing the names of clients, lawyers, and judges to protect their identities. The terms “black” and “African-American” are used interchangeably in this analysis as a reflection of how they are likewise used interchangeably in the book. Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Forman, James (Jr.). ![]()
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