When defense attorney Jamie Sawyer is hired by disgraced cop Lee Anne Marcus in the wake of a sex scandal involving the local police department, she finds herself facing off against Roy Rayder, the newly appointed City Attorney.

When Jamie and Roy take on clients on opposite sides of a heated custody battle, things take an unexpected and violent turn. Meanwhile, Roy struggles with what to do with the missing footage from the police department sex tape.

As Lee Anne's lawsuit against the police department continues to scandalize the city, a judge suggests that she accept a settlement offer. Meanwhile, Jamie and Roy argue opposing sides of a "stand your ground" case.