In the later novels the only crime which he can be seen to commit might be illegal entry (when he and Paul Drake are searching for evidence), and even then he would expect to put up a strong and effective defense leading to an acquittal.
The only crime might be illegal entry (when he are searching for evidence). This is in the later novels. The only crime might be illegal entry (when Paul Drake are searching for evidence). This is in the later novels. He can be seen to commit this only crime. He would expect to put up a strong and effective defense leading to an acquittal. This is in the later novels even then.