Martin Strong, a prominent criminal attorney, becomes conscience-stricken when defending an insane killer he previously freed. His wife's infidelity and his own career failures drive him to madness, leading him to write a will leaving his fortune to victims of criminals he's aided. However, after witnessing a crime and defending the perpetrator, Strang's plan backfires, and he is murdered. The evidence he planted points to his wife and Dr. Anderson, who are arrested for his murder.
The Judge
A shrewd attorney coerces a desperate client into a deadly scheme to eliminate his spouse, sparking a tangled web of deceit and danger.