In the book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, he talks about how some people do not get fair treatment in the legal system, especially if they can not afford good lawyers. I think the book is really important because it shows how the justice system can be unfair. I am going to talk about two big problems: first, how some people do not get good legal help because they can not pay for it, and second, how young people, especially those who are struggling, are treated unfairly in court. We will look at examples from the book, like Johnnie D., Trina Garnett, Charlie, and Antonio Nunez, to see why these are big problems and what we can do about them. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson shows how the legal system in America often treats people unfairly, especially …show more content…
Charlie, a 14-year-old sentenced to life in prison without parole, reflects the harsh realities juveniles face within the legal system (Stevenson 104). Charlie’s case makes us question if it is fair to give such tough punishments to young people, pushing for a rethink in how we handle juvenile cases. Antonio Nunez, a 16-year-old sentenced to life, without parole, underscores, the lack of second chances for juvenile offenders (Stevenson 143). Nunez’s story emphasizes the need for more supportive and rehabilitative approaches for young people who make mistakes, urging them to shift towards giving them opportunities for redemption and growth. Stevenson shows how some people do not get good legal help. Especially if they can't pay for it. Jhonnie D., a man with a disability, did not have a good lawyer, so he was wrongly convicted (Stevenson 82). Jhonnie D.’s story tells us that if you can not afford a good lawyer, you might not get treated fairly in court. This shows we need to make sure everyone has access to good legal help. Trina Garnett had a tough childhood, but her lawyer did not help her, so she stayed in prison for a long time (Stevenson