Equal Justice

Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer are determined to put away a cop-killer, going before the Grand Jury to indict Officer Boyce for the murder of Sergeant Branch. Briggs thinks that he has met his "dream girl" and has a very surprising birthday party.

Eugene Rogan and Linda Bauer solve the murder of a police officer and find they are falling in love. Christopher Searls' pride is challenged when his girlfriend saves his life, and Jo Ann learns that handling citizens' complaints can be rewarding.

Jesse is called to serve jury duty on a case that Chris Searls is prosecuting. Meanwhile, Searls is in a relationship with an attractive woman who may end up having ulterior motives, and Julie is envious of Jo Ann's new case assignment.

Briggs goes head-to-head with an inmate who is representing himself and is accused of killing a fellow inmate. Meanwhile, Frank has a new romantic interest in Linda, and Searls ignores signs that Sugar is going down hill in his new office job.

Julie struggles in her first murder trial involving a young girl who is too frightened to testify. Meanwhile, Jo Ann's success in her first grand jury hearing all depends on a dangerous witness, and Searls decides to help a druggie find a job.

Linda Bauer (Jane Kaczmarek) accuses a judge of preventing a rape victim from getting a fair trial. Meanwhile, Michael (Joe Morton) needs a witness to testify in a gang-related case, and Chris (James Wilder) is asked for a favor by an informant.

Deputy D.A. Eugene Rogan puts his career at stake when he attempts to prosecute the murderer of a high-priced prostitute. Meanwhile, Julie and Briggs team up to keep a man previously convicted of child abuse behind bars where he belongs.

Mike James becomes an eyewitness to a murder; Bureau Chief Eugene Rogan sees his personal life start to unravel when his wife Jesse finds a lump in her breast; and Jo Ann Harris savors her first victory in court.

District Attorney Arnold Bach assigns a racially motivated murder case to both Eugene Rogan and Mike James, which causes a major strain in their relationship; and Rogan throws his annual Assistant District Attorney party.

Mike James and Julie Janovich work together to prosecute a wife-beater in an emotional domestic violence case. Eugene Rogan struggles to take care of his aging mother, and Jo Ann Harris gets her first trial…and meets Peter Bauer.

Peter Bauer is frustrated by his inability to prove a man's innocence; while Jo Ann Harris and Briggs are victims of a con game and try to get back the money that was lost in the scam; and Mike James pursues his romantic interest.

Assistant District Attorney Mike James works hard to gain the trust of an elderly victim. The victim lives in a housing project that is the main focus of an ongoing criminal trial. Meanwhile, prosecutor Jo Ann Harris must deal with a grand jury on the exact day she plans to head home.

a white policemen is accused of killing a black youth. Another case, involves a rape victim facing her attacker at trial. And in the last case, an inexperienced lawyer loses evidence while working on a murder case.

Jo Ann has trouble rebounding after a life-threatening incident. Eugene Rogan's friends criticize him for continuing to play politics at their expense. Meanwhile, Mike is working to prosecute a basketball coach for the death of a player.

Linda Bauer does whatever it takes to win a high profile case...one involving the rape of a homeless girl. Meanwhile, Rogan is working a trial that has him questioning his own ethics, and Jo Ann and Peter go on a popular game show.

Eugene resigns and intends to run against Arnold for the office of District Attorney. Searls continues to be torn between his ambition and keeping his promise to a witness. Meanwhile, old wounds are re-opened for Mike when Delia's murderer is found.

Mike James is conducting a Grand Jury investigation that involves a racially motivated murder. Eugene Rogan decides to quit his job and run for the office of District Attorney. Searls works as a cross-designate with the U.S. attorney's office.

Supporters try to persuade Rogan to run against Bach for District Attorney. Searls asks a man to wear a hidden microphone in the interests of his case. And Jo Ann in in the unenviable position of prosecuting Jesus of Nazareth for attempted robbery.

Linda Bauer and Jo Ann Harris disagree while working together on a precedent-setting case involving a pregnant drug addict. Meanwhile, Julie's relationship with Detective Mirelli ends on a sour note, and Briggs serves time at criminal intake court.

Jo Ann is working hard to put a suspected robber into prison. Peter and Linda Bauer's mother dies suddenly, leaving them stunned. Meanwhile, Briggs and Kerry Lynn find their mutual attraction is very real -- and very special -- and begin a romance.

Briggs has his hands full attempting to prove the guilt of a man charged with arson. Searls, Rogan and Briggs do their best to find a way to beat the Public Defenders in a basketball match-up.. Bach's questionable politics has Rogan seething.

Eugene's involvement in a right-to-die case leads him to consider his own views of life and death. Linda Bauer prosecutes a college football player charged with rape. Meanwhile, Julie Janovich continues her romance with Detective Frank Mirelli.

Linda and Julie interlock on a case involving a man they absolutely know is guilty, but they have trouble proving it. Meanwhile, Mike enters the dating pool with Maggie, and Peter defends a mad man who has admitted to committing a brutal murder.

Mike James is in the hot seat when he tries to prosecute a woman who killed her ex-husband and his new wife. Jesse deals with a gang related problem at her daughter's school, and Searls has a steamy affair with the daughter of a high-ranking judge.

Julie Janovich starts a romance with Frank Mirelli, whom she meets while prosecuting a Skinhead. Peter Bauer goes up against Searls on a juvenile death penalty case. And Linda Bauer finds her dream apartment, but must go before the co-op board.

Mike James represents a young woman dying of AIDS who is charging her HIV positive ex-boyfriend with murder. Briggs' key witness turns out to have multiple personalities. Jo Ann worries that her relationship with Peter will compromise her career.