Reasonable Doubts - Season 1

When police officer Dicky Cobb reveals he can read sign language, he's transferred from the street to the office of deputy district attorney Tess Kaufman.

Tess and Dicky handle the case of a mentally ill man who attacked a neighbor. Kay gives Dicky an ultimatum while Tess is impressed with her ex's efforts to strengthen their relationship.

Dicky and Tess search for new evidence to nail a murderer released on a technicality, but their sole lead is a witness who refuses to endanger his new straight life by revisiting his ugly past.

Dicky's stuck with an inadmissible confession when a woman confesses to murdering her father, a prominent citizen, and uncovers a scandal involving the mayor and the district attorney. Kay argues with her father over her drinking.

Grieving over the suicide of a friend, Tess investigates the case that drove him to despair. Dicky reconciles with Kay.

Tess is tough on a deaf man accused of attempted murder, and Dicky becomes involved with attorney Lila Simon.

Tess has a hard time with Bruce an Kay. And, a date rape promises to upset many.

Kay has to deal with the rape, police taunts, and an upcoming trial. Bruce shocks Tess.

As the trial begins, Kay needs Tess and Dicky's support as the defense team attempts to make the trial about her.

Tess is stressed when she faces her mentor in court with over a case she's only had days to prepare. Also, Dicky meets Lila's parents, Bruce plays for keeps with his ex-wife, and Kay struggles with the emotional trauma caused by her rape.

Gold is put between a rock and a hard place when a politician is involved in a hit and run, with Sean and Tess on opposite sides. Dicky and Lila come to some uncomfortable conclusions about their relationship, and Kay decides to give up her bar.

A college journalist is murdered, and the number one suspect is a professor who was negatively featured in his articles. Also, Dicky is upset when Kay thinks about leaving, and Tess is furious with Bruce's games.

Tess faces down Gold's uncle over a capital case of a psychotic killer. Also, Tess's parents make a surprise visit, and Kay makes a move on Dicky.

Dicky is under scrutiny when he's accused of using excessive force when breaking up a fight, causing a headache for Gold, who's vying for a spot on the City Council. Also, Bruce makes life difficult for Tess.

Dicky's fate is decided after the investigation into his alleged brutality. Tess is disappointed that her relationship with Sean has hit a rough patch, and Kay finds a kindred spirit in her professor.

Judge Booth appears to be biased when Tess prosecutes a young neo-Nazi. Dicky comes to her aid by leaning on the defendant's friend to testify against his compatriot.

Tess has trouble focusing on her job prosecuting a neo-Nazi when Judge Booth crosses the line from professional to personal interest in Tess.

Tess' problems with Judge Booth continue to haunt her prosecution of a neo-Nazi, but Dicky continues to use his influence to aid her. Also, Kay tries to help Weldon with his drinking problem.

Maggie takes advantage of Tess' conflicted feelings when she defends a woman accused of murdering the man who was abusing her.

Mexican immigrant parents who are accused of putting their child in danger are given an inadequate defense by their public defender. Also, Sean's current case is for the birds.

Dicky's vacation is cancelled because he has to go on a stakeout with a plastic surgeon, the only man who can identify the criminal he re-made. Also, Bruce's case becomes a personal mission for Maggie who wants to cause trouble for the prosecutor.