Leinen Becomes a Defense Lawyer

The Collini Case

Caspar Leinen’s first murder brief tests his ideals, personal loyalties, and ability to defend a client whose case implicates people he loves.

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The New Chambers The New Chambers from "The Collini Case". The New Chambers A deliberate beginning Caspar Leinen has recently qualified and opened a small practice rather than joining a prestigious commercial firm.

The New Chambers from "The Collini Case". The New Chambers A deliberate beginning Caspar Leinen has recently qualified and opened a small practice rather than joining a prestigious commercial firm.

The New Chambers A deliberate beginning Caspar Leinen has recently qualified and opened a small practice rather than joining a prestigious commercial firm. He wants to appear in court and defend people directly. The first call A weekend legal-aid call gives him a murder brief almost immediately. His idealized profession arrives not as an abstraction, but as responsibility for a real accused man.

The Family Connection The Family Connection from "The Collini Case". The Family Connection Recognition Leinen learns that the victim is Hans Meyer, the grandfather who had welcomed him into Rossthal and shaped his childhood.

The Family Connection from "The Collini Case". The Family Connection Recognition Leinen learns that the victim is Hans Meyer, the grandfather who had welcomed him into Rossthal and shaped his childhood.

The Family Connection Recognition Leinen learns that the victim is Hans Meyer, the grandfather who had welcomed him into Rossthal and shaped his childhood. The murder therefore strikes at his memories as well as his legal judgment. A choice of duty He drafts a request to withdraw, believing his connection makes the defense impossible. Richard Mattinger challenges him to disclose that connection to Collini and let the client decide.

Choosing the Brief Choosing the Brief from "The Collini Case". Choosing the Brief Client before sentiment Collini dismisses Leinen’s relationship with the Meyers and says he is not interested in the family.

Choosing the Brief from "The Collini Case". Choosing the Brief Client before sentiment Collini dismisses Leinen’s relationship with the Meyers and says he is not interested in the family.

Choosing the Brief Client before sentiment Collini dismisses Leinen’s relationship with the Meyers and says he is not interested in the family. His refusal does not release the lawyer from his professional obligation. Acceptance Leinen decides to continue, despite being unable to bear the thought of defending his friend’s killer. He begins to understand that the defense belongs to the accused, not to the lawyer’s private loyalties.

Finding the Archive Finding the Archive from "The Collini Case". Finding the Archive A narrow clue A familiar pistol in the crime photographs reminds Leinen of his father’s guns.

Finding the Archive from "The Collini Case". Finding the Archive A narrow clue A familiar pistol in the crime photographs reminds Leinen of his father’s guns.

Finding the Archive A narrow clue A familiar pistol in the crime photographs reminds Leinen of his father’s guns. The detail redirects him from the immediate killing toward archival records about the past. Independent investigation He travels to Ludwigsburg and works through files until the relationship between Collini and Meyer becomes legible. The young lawyer’s case turns on patient research rather than courtroom bravado.

The Defense Completed The Defense Completed from "The Collini Case". The Defense Completed A public argument Leinen confronts the official story of Meyer’s unprosecuted wartime actions and exposes why the investigation ended.

The Defense Completed from "The Collini Case". The Defense Completed A public argument Leinen confronts the official story of Meyer’s unprosecuted wartime actions and exposes why the investigation ended.

The Defense Completed A public argument Leinen confronts the official story of Meyer’s unprosecuted wartime actions and exposes why the investigation ended. His defense makes the legal history visible to the court. A changed lawyer Collini’s suicide prevents a verdict, but Leinen has fulfilled his duty and challenged the assumptions surrounding the case. Mattinger recognizes his ability and offers him a partnership.

Forty-two days after qualifying

The first days after the arrest

After Leinen’s first prison interview

During the adjournment in the trial

The final scheduled trial day