“Courts of Law Not Courts of Justice, rather than picking a side, reveals dark aspects of our criminal justice system when viewed from a variety of angles. Highly engaging, thought-provoking, and easy to read, Mr. Oberer has provided us with an exposé worthy of the read.”

—Patrick Daly, Former Maryland Assistant Attorney General & Maryland Assistant State’s Attorney

“I’ve known Eric since we were children, the time when we became friends. We remain friends in adulthood. He has always been a person who has lived his life with integrity and strong moral principles. He has always had many concerns about the hardships that others have faced and wanted to help change the conditions of all people, especially those individuals that live in poverty-ridden areas. As someone who spent large portions of his childhood in high-crime White areas as well as high-crime African-American areas, in addition to having been a guns, drugs, and violent crimes prosecutor in Baltimore, I believe that Eric is uniquely situated to provide keen insights into the American justice system. As the Principal of an inner-city charter school for at-risk youth, each day, I see firsthand the impact that the justice system has on society and the significance of the perceptions and realities of the justice system on the lives of many. Courts of Law Not Courts of Justice provides an inside look at how the justice system operates in America and ought to be considered required reading for anyone that wants to know how things work.”

—Terrell S. Williams, Principal, Riverscape Career Tech High School

“Eric Oberer boils down complex legal rulings and theories in a thorough yet understandable manner. His descriptions of these fundamental American rights help the reader to appreciate the many legal and political issues in the news today. Courts of Law Not Courts of Justice is a valuable tool for understanding the issues of our day and the events that led to them.”

—Michael N. Russo, Jr., Partner, Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.

“Courts of Law Not Courts of Justice should be a required text for all law students but will easily be enjoyed by all readers interested in our system of justice. The book presents an incredibly articulate and cogent critique of the American criminal justice system. Mr. Oberer’s work provides the historical context for understanding how well-intended political policies dealing with crime coupled with inadequate public resources can result in the inconsistent and deficient dispensation of justice throughout our legal system.”

—J. Paul Rieger, Jr., Attorney and American Author

“Courts of Law Not Courts of Justice is necessary reading for anyone concerned with the urban criminal justice system or affected by it. This is truly a book for all people and highlights the circumstances in a clear and direct manner. The author thoughtfully and in-depth describes the criminal justice system in urban areas and nationally, providing the background, causes, and shortcomings. It clearly describes our current circumstance and how we got here.”

—David M. Kochanski, Partner, Shulman Rogers

“Courts of Law Not Courts of Justice is a clear, concise primer on our criminal justice system—a system designed to provide individuals with fundamental protection of their freedoms, but which is straining at the seams to do so. Unrelenting dockets, policing practices, self-interested actors, and political pressures combine to undermine trust and render the system unable at times to dispense justice to defendants. Attempts to blame the justice system as a scapegoat for failing to provide ‘social justice’ often result in frustration boiling over into anger. Much of the misconception of our justice system stems from failure to understand its purposes, its goals, and its limitations. This book is a welcome first step toward a clearer understanding of the justice meted out by our courts.”

—Bryan McGahan, Senior Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company

“Eric Oberer delivers a captivating introduction to the American justice system. For all who wonder why they don’t see justice being served, he answers that question with a timeline of important criminal and constitutional cases that help the reader understand that the law does not always mete out justice. The organization and presentation of landmark Supreme Court cases is perfect for law students and beginning attorneys in the criminal justice world to help them understand the current state of the U.S. criminal justice system with all of its virtues and faults.”

—Joe Alfandre, Attorney, Snell & Wilmer, LLP

"An enlightening book about the criminal justice system in the United States and shows how it affects every citizen"

-Literary Titan

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