
An in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera. Dan Abrams observes on the surveillance camera to catch a glimpse of a series of events in the courtroom. The show also describes the suspects' criminal charge and sentencing, depending whether the defendant is either innocent or guilty. Each episode includes interviews with judges, witnesses, and victims who give a first-hand account of what really happened during these intense courtroom moments.

An accused murderer escapes from the courthouse; a teenager goes on trial for robbing a 9-year-old selling Girl Scout cookies; a judge doles out some tough love to a familiar, repeat offender.

A handcuffed defendant attempts a bold escape from the courtroom; a judge gets cursed at when an arraignment goes off the rails; an uncooperative defendant questions a judge's integrity.

An irate plaintiff storms out of her virtual hearing and is charged with contempt; a quadruple murderer sobs uncontrollably at sentencing; a judge breaks down laughing at a defendant's complaints.

A judge objects to an attorney's request to leave court for a family emergency; a councilwoman faces consequences for leaving the scene of an accident; a judge finds a defendant disrespectful when he shows up to court unannounced.