My name is Phoenix Wright. Here's the story: My first case is a fairly simple one.

A young woman was killed in her apartment. The guy they arrested was the unlucky sap dating her: Larry Butz... my best friend since grade school. Our school had a saying: "When something smells, it's usually the Butz." In the 23 years I've known him, it's usually been true. He has a knack for getting himself in trouble.

One thing I can say though: it's usually not his fault. He just has terrible luck. But I know better than anyone, that he's a good guy at heart. That, and I owe him one. Which is why I took the case... to clear his name. And that's just what I'm going to do!