Dennis Carbonaro, a young man who hopes to become a lawyer, is the son of Dominic Carbonaro, a first-grade NYPD homicide detective. When Dennis' older brother, Ray, is arrested and tried for robbery and murder, Dennis is drawn into the case and concocts a plan to help Ray's defense. He enlists Ray's girlfriend, Kathy Reynolds, to help, and as they implement the plan, they fall in love, each feeling guilty for betraying Ray. The plan leads to unexpected...