A Los Angeles attorney (Daniel Benzali) defends a wealthy entrepreneur (Stanley Tucci) in the death of a lover's teenage sister.

Hoffman becomes suspicious of Cross' attitude; a surprise witness emerges; Lisle's boyfriend becomes the target of an assault charge.

Troubled by Avedon's (Jason Gedrick) addiction, Hoffman (Daniel Benzali) selects a new second chair in the case; Grasso (Barbara Bosson) encourages Hoffman to plea bargain.

A compromising home video undermines Avedon's polygraph test and Hoffman's defence strategy; Jessica's diary disturbs Hollywood honchos.

Blalock (Kevin Tighe) hunts for evidence that could shatter Cross' alibi; Appleton (Mary McCormack) defends a young Jew (Maury Ginsberg) accused of an anti-Semitic crime.

Hoffman (Daniel Benzali) fears for Julie's safety under Dr. Lester's care; sparks fly between Spivak (J.C. MacKenzie) and an attractive prosecutor (Kathleen York).