The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.

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.

When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.