Detective Dave Britten captures one of J.C. Owen's henchmen, leading Owen to hire a crooked lawyer, Raymond Cortell. Cortell's tactics not only keep criminals out of jail but also encourage them to commit more crimes. His young partner, Mary Kennedy, becomes adept at defending criminals and wins an acquittal by using Cortell's tricks.
Behind the Green Lights
Uncovering a complex network of corruption, a detective strives to apprehend a robbery suspect, but a powerful businessman uses his connections to fight for the suspect's acquittal.