Most laws are adopted to keep communities healthy and safe and to reflect and memorialize good public policy. But, even the most well-intentioned laws can backfire and lead to absurd or unjust outcomes. Dr. Phil’s guests share what they consider outrageous miscarriages of justice involving a car accident, a rape, and a murder that ruined lives. Plus, hear from those trying to change the law.

The show’s own verdict is on its page.