Attorney Mike Krajec handles petty criminals. When a capital felony case is referred to him by his friend Ashford Sawyer, he's reluctant to take it, but he's assured it will plead out. It doesn't, and Krajec is left to defend an arrogant, uncooperative client who claims he's innocent. Krajec isn't so sure. A subsequent murder creates even more doubt, propelling him into an investigation that leads to further murders, threatens his own life, and results in a startling conclusion.