Physical Evidence

“If he's innocent, the truth could save him. If he's guilty, the lies could kill her.”

Joe Paris (Burt Reynolds), a suspended cop with a drinking problem, wants one thing now: to stay out of prison for a murder he is charged with. His court-appointed attorney, Jennifer Hudson (Theresa Russell), has to work with him to piece together the evidence before time runs out. Michael Crichton keeps the investigation tightly wound, the clues stacking up fast.