A burned-out Manhattan public defender representing crack dealer Michael Jones in his final legal aid case. He investigates Officer O'Leary's death, uncovers corruption involving dirty cops and drug lord Nicky Carr, and secretly rekindles a romance with prosecutor Susan Cantrell. His evidence secures Jones's acquittal, after which he returns to his job and dates Susan.
Dalton serves as Jones's legal representative in the shooting trial.
Dalton and Marks form an unofficial partnership to investigate police corruption.
Dalton and Cantrell resume their romantic relationship while working on opposite sides of the case.
O'Leary's death is the central crime that drives Dalton's investigation.
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