A wealthy person accused of fraud hires a team of lawyers who negotiate a favorable plea. A poor person accused of shoplifting sits in jail awaiting trial because they cannot afford bail, then accepts a guilty plea to get out, even if innocent. One person fights a wrongful eviction with skilled representation. Another loses their home because they could not afford a lawyer for a civil matter where none is provided. The justice system promises equal treatment under law, but at nearly every stage, economic resources determine outcomes.