This collection of twelve volumes of court reports by Hugo Friedländer, published between 1910 and 1921, presents a comprehensive overview of significant criminal trials that occurred during the period of the German Empire. These trials not only provide insights into the social and legal conditions of the time but also highlight important historical events, including the trial of the "Hauptmann von Köpenick," a notorious impostor who briefly seized control of the town of Köpenick. Friedländer's reporting is characterized by his keen observation, vivid dialogues, and analysis of the social and political context of the cases.