25 to Life The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth
"Graduating from law school in a time when women weren't welcome in the law, Snyder fought for the opportunity to serve in New York City's rough-and-tumble district attorney's office. She had to prove herself to the male lawyers around her, to the perps she helped arrest, and to detectives who only trusted their own. Spearheading the establishment of the first sex-crimes prosecution division in the country, Snyder rose through the ranks, overseeing headline-grabbing rape and assault cases and coming down hard on drug gangs and murderers. By the time she was ready for the bench, Snyder had visited horrific crime scenes, stared down vicious killers, and earned the respect of her peers and the police. Since becoming a judge, she has put the guilty behind bars - and kept them there. In 25 to Life Leslie Crocker Synder describes her controversial crime-fighting career, what it is like to confront murderers and rapists, and how she deals with the contracts on her life.