How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I knew I hadn't done what they were saying, but it really didn't matter. Some girl had died and they were making sure that somebody was going to pay for her death. (29.48)
Reese is getting pinned with a crime he didn't commit. And since he's already a criminal, it's near impossible to prove that he's innocent. What happened to being presumed innocent?
Quote #8
They said that most of the people from 'round my way who go to jail once, go back again. Maybe even when they were out, there wasn't nothing for them but a road back. (29.57)
Reese often worries that returning to jail is inevitable. It's almost as though criminals don't have a choice in the matter. This concept is generally known as recidivism, and it's a very real issue.
Quote #9
Mr. Pugh hit his horn again and the brother came over to the driver's side. Mr. Pugh pulled his gun and held it on his lap. (31.29)
While he's driving Reese back to Progress, Mr. Pugh impersonates a cop. This is actually a serious crime, by the way, and yet Mr. Pugh doesn't seem at all concerned.