A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.

Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.

Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.

When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life

When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.

Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.

Ranjit realizes a client has become over-attached, and Des is compromised by his involvement with a criminal family. Work threatens to damage their personal lives.

The magistrates' are eagerly anticipating the ballot to decide the chair of Penbridge Magistrates' court. The friendship of rival candidates Val and Peter faces its greatest test.