Michael Cicchini has written two commercial books on criminal law. His latest book, Tried and Convicted: How Police, Prosecutors, and Judges Destroy Our Constitutional Rights, will be published by Roman & Littlefield Publishers in 2012. His first published book, But They Didn’t Read Me My Rights! Myths, Oddities, and Lies About Our Legal System (Prometheus Books, 2010) (with Amy Kushner), has been praised by book critics, lawyers, and others. It can be purchased from Amazon here, or from Barnes and Noble here.

Here’s what others are saying about the book:

"Reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis in their unpretentious analyses of popular myths and misconceptions -- in this case, all centering around the American legal system -- Cicchini and Kushner offer a compelling mix of insight and information. A fantastic read."
-- Steven Jay Schneider, Editor, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die; Executive Producer, Paranormal Activity

“The authors have one main goal: to correct the many misconceptions people have about the law, through an easy-to-read style that almost pokes fun at the profession’s pretentious legalese. And they have succeeded.”
-- Gene Warner, Book Reviewer, The Buffalo News

“This book is hard to put down once you begin and very entertaining as well as informative.”
-- Alan Caruba, Charter Member of the National Book Critics Circle BookviewsByAlanCaruba.BlogSpot.com

“The law is never black and white, as Cicchini and Kushner prove in this entertaining look at common assumptions and misconceptions about the American justice system.”
-- Publishers Weekly, The International Voice for Book Publishing and Bookselling

“This absorbing and entertaining book exposes common misconceptions about our legal system, revealing many surprising truths and absurdities in the process. The authors’ real world examples bring the law to life.”
-- Craig Albee, Partner, Glynn, Fitzgerald & Albee, SC

“The authors expose and explain dozens of legal myths by boiling them down and cutting through the legalese. If I had read this book thirty years ago, it would have changed the way I looked at the law.”
-- Matthew J. Flynn, Senior Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP

"This is a highly informative and entertaining book for nonlawyers. It explores many important legal issues without using any legalese, and it explodes many common myths about the law."
-- Terry W. Rose, Senior Partner, Rose & Rose

“I thought I knew the laws until I read this book! It is not only very informative but also very entertaining. This book is a must read for everyone.”
-- Dr. Richard F. Laskowski, Professor, College of Business, Stony Brook University