Jerrel E. Phillips

Systemics Jerrel E. Phillips

In Herrera v Collins the United States Supreme Court held that it is constitutional to execute a prisoner even though the prisoner may be innocent of the crime! In reality, actual guilt or innocence matters less nowadays than whether or not the prisoner?s trial was ?procedurally fair.? Sadly, it is a sick game that is played to assuage the public?s conscience when the last breath is taken from the condemned. Systemics explores this reality that plays out all too often in Florida?s court system. Set in a small town, it centers around Mark Abramson, a once convicted high school dropout, who unwittingly finds himself charged with the murder of his former boss. The charge brings him face to face with what passes for justice in today?s criminal justice system. On display is today?s justice system, as well as both the good and bad facets of small southern towns and the attorneys who practice in them.