The first article calls for reform of the criminal justice system by placing less emphasis on incarceration and more on efforts to attack the roots of crime through education, drug treatment programs, job training, and alternative sanctions. Defense lawyers can take several aggressive steps to protect their clients' interests. These include dealing with excessive media attention, taking an active role in investigating the crime, and ensuring that the prosecution provides access to exculpatory testimony or physical evidence. Another article discusses the recent breakthroughs in DNA testing of hair, skin, and other bodily samples, but points out that the technique may not be as foolproof as some law enforcement groups claim. Two other topics covered here include the application of new corporate sentencing guidelines and the tolerance of some courts for prosecutorial misconduct. Chapter references