As a judge or juror in the United States, you have the power to grant millions of dollars in damages, to declare someone guilty or not guilty of a crime, and, in some states, even to decide if another human being should live or die. The twenty real-life court cases, not only give you a fascinating look at justice in action, they give you a chance to step onto the bench or into the jury box and decide what your verdict would be. At the end of each chapter, you'll find out how the actual jury decided — did you decide the same way? You Be the Judge: 20 True Crimes and Cases to Solve should be read by everyone who is a fan of true crime and courtroom drama.