A night of passion leads to love between con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally. While Charlie ramps up the 'family business' so he can get out for good, Emma's closing in on the vengeful criminal who holds Charlie's family debts in-hand — forcing them to reckon with the lies they've told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences.
Stories about real-life lawyer Herbert L. Maris, who specialized in defending the wrongly accused, frequently in murder cases. Guest stars include Robert Conrad, John Carradine and Buddy Ebsen.