James J McIntyre
Jimmy Two Guns: The Life and Crimes of a Gangland Lawyer
Jimmy Two Guns: The Life and Crimes of a Gangland Lawyer
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James McIntyre, also known as Jimmy Two Guns, was a Glasgow gangland lawyer and consigliere to one of Scotland's foremost crime families. He recounts his cases, strokes, arrests, and time in the cooler in his memoir, revealing the truth about crime and justice.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2024
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
James McIntyre, also known as Jimmy Two Guns, was a prominent figure in Glasgow's criminal underworld. He served as a lawyer and confidant to one of Scotland's most notorious crime families, the McGoverns. McIntyre's unorthodox approach to law and his client list, which included some of the most feared gangland figures of the time, made him highly sought-after but also constantly under scrutiny from the authorities.
In his memoir, Jimmy Two Guns recounts the cases he handled, the daring stunts he pulled, his arrests, a high-speed car chase with the drug squad, his time in prison for allegedly attempting to murder a cop, and much more. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of gangland lawyers and the challenges they faced. McIntyre reveals the crooked judges, bent cops, and hypocrites in high places that he encountered during his career.
What sets this memoir apart is its raw honesty and lack of pretension. McIntyre doesn't shy away from discussing his own flaws and mistakes, and he provides a candid account of the darker side of the legal profession. He offers a glimpse into the lives of the criminals he represented, as well as the police officers and prosecutors who pursued them.
Jimmy Two Guns is a must-read for anyone interested in crime, justice, and the inner workings of the criminal underworld. It is a truthful legal memoir that will challenge your perceptions of what is right and wrong. Matthew Hall, bestselling novelist and BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Keeping Faith, praised the memoir as "the most truthful legal memoir you'll ever read." G.F. Newman, creator of Law & Order and Judge John Deed, also praised it as "a superb legal memoir."
In conclusion, James McIntyre's memoir, Jimmy Two Guns, is a captivating and honest account of his life in Glasgow's criminal underworld. It provides a rare insight into the world of gangland lawyers and the challenges they faced. McIntyre's raw honesty and lack of pretension make this memoir a must-read for anyone interested in crime, justice, and the darker side of the legal profession.
Weight: 238g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785305221
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