Defense attorney Richard Ramsay is tasked with defending a teenage boy named Mike Lassiter, who is accused of murdering his father, Boone Lassiter. Boone, a wealthy and powerful man, was found dead with a knife in his chest, and Mike was discovered at the scene holding the murder weapon. Despite Mike's refusal to speak about the incident, Ramsay is determined to prove his innocence. Throughout the trial, Ramsay works closely with his colleague, Janelle Brady, gathering evidence and testimonies to build a defense. As the trial unfolds, revealing troubling details about Boone's abusive nature and the tumultuous family dynamics, Ramsay becomes increasingly focused on proving that things are not as they appear.

As Ramsay digs deeper, he uncovers shocking secrets that cast doubt on everything he thought he knew about the Lassiter family. The courtroom drama intensifies as suppressed memories and hidden truths come to light, painting a complex picture of both victim and accused. With witnesses providing conflicting stories and Ramsay's own ethical dilemmas mounting, the stakes rise dramatically. The tension escalates with each revelation, leading to a gripping finale where the true events surrounding Boone’s death—and the real motives of those involved—are finally exposed.