1 00:00:02,703 --> 00:00:04,905 Susan! Go away! 2 00:00:04,971 --> 00:00:07,073 Hear me out. I've got nothing to say. 3 00:00:07,141 --> 00:00:10,611 I am taking the heat for hearing you out. They're mad upstairs that I copped to 10. 4 00:00:10,677 --> 00:00:12,779 The D.A. won't budge on Rachel Reynolds. 5 00:00:12,847 --> 00:00:16,517 Dan Moriarity skipped bail, which I put up personally, and I could use 'cause... 6 00:00:16,583 --> 00:00:18,953 the landlord is threatening to evict us again, 7 00:00:19,020 --> 00:00:22,790 and it's-- it's 2:30. Another day. 8 00:00:22,857 --> 00:00:25,693 [ Men Clamoring ] Come on! Quiet down! Quiet down! 9 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:30,198 Just out of curiosity, anybody here who didn't do it? 10 00:00:30,265 --> 00:00:35,470 - [ All Shouting ] - I'm shocked. [ Chuckles ] 11 00:00:35,537 --> 00:00:38,541 When you were concealing the truth to protect your brother, 12 00:00:38,607 --> 00:00:40,976 might you act dishonestly to protect yourself? 13 00:00:41,043 --> 00:00:42,445 Objection. The witness is being taunted. 14 00:00:42,511 --> 00:00:44,713 Do anything like that again, I swear to God-- 15 00:00:44,780 --> 00:00:48,351 What? You gonna fire me? Am I gonna have to face not having a paycheck every week? 16 00:00:48,417 --> 00:00:51,320 You got somethin' to say to me, Ellenor? Do you? 17 00:00:51,387 --> 00:00:53,489 Let's keep this about the case. 18 00:00:53,556 --> 00:00:56,693 - You are scared. - [ Sighs ] 19 00:00:56,760 --> 00:01:00,029 You think it's tough defending the guilty, Lindsay? 20 00:01:00,096 --> 00:01:03,500 Try the innocent. It's terrifying. 21 00:01:05,402 --> 00:01:08,572 I did not exceed 60. This I can say with absolute certainty. 22 00:01:08,638 --> 00:01:12,242 How can you be so sure of that, Mr. Parks? 23 00:01:12,309 --> 00:01:14,544 First off, I have two small children. Uh-huh? 24 00:01:14,612 --> 00:01:17,548 And, uh, I am not in the habit of driving at excessive speeds. 25 00:01:17,615 --> 00:01:19,984 But second, I just picked up a cup of coffee. 26 00:01:20,050 --> 00:01:24,889 Now I customarily put my coffee in the little, uh, holder on the door arm. 27 00:01:24,955 --> 00:01:27,058 And how is that relevant? 28 00:01:27,125 --> 00:01:30,862 Well, it's relevant in that my car shimmies if I go over 55. 29 00:01:30,929 --> 00:01:32,998 And coffee would have been splattering everywhere. 30 00:01:33,064 --> 00:01:36,535 Now I'm sure that the officer is, uh, conscientious in his job. 31 00:01:36,602 --> 00:01:39,170 But on this occasion, he was mistaken. 32 00:01:39,237 --> 00:01:41,440 Thank you. 33 00:01:41,507 --> 00:01:44,910 You, uh, say anything to the officer when he issued the citation? 34 00:01:44,976 --> 00:01:48,214 - Hearsay. - Hey. Traffic court. 35 00:01:48,280 --> 00:01:50,783 What did you say to Officer Grody, Mr. Parks? 36 00:01:50,850 --> 00:01:54,887 Well, I was upset at being, uh, unjustly cited. 37 00:01:54,954 --> 00:01:57,990 And, in addition, he was making me late for work, so, uh, 38 00:01:58,057 --> 00:02:00,660 I likely communicated my annoyance. 39 00:02:00,727 --> 00:02:02,962 Did you tell him Alan Dershowitz was your lawyer, 40 00:02:03,029 --> 00:02:06,666 and he would prove all cops are trained to lie under oath? 41 00:02:08,535 --> 00:02:12,072 I don't believe I said he was my personal attorney. 42 00:02:12,139 --> 00:02:15,108 Did you call Officer Grody a... 43 00:02:15,175 --> 00:02:20,348 "pus-infected donkey with the moral fiber of a disposable douche"? 44 00:02:20,414 --> 00:02:22,983 I don't-- That's something of a non sequitur. 45 00:02:23,051 --> 00:02:26,154 - I don't believe I would have said that. - Well, did you opine... 46 00:02:26,220 --> 00:02:28,890 that the reason women and children were being raped and killed... 47 00:02:28,957 --> 00:02:32,326 is because fat donkeys like him are too busy pinching speeders... 48 00:02:32,393 --> 00:02:35,730 - when they should be fighting serious crime? - I am a taxpayer. I'm-- 49 00:02:35,797 --> 00:02:39,234 - I have a right to my opinion. - Is any of this at all relevant? 50 00:02:39,301 --> 00:02:41,603 No. Guilty. See Probation. [ Gavel Raps ] 51 00:02:41,670 --> 00:02:42,937 Next case. 52 00:02:44,173 --> 00:02:45,975 Pay you? Why the hell should I pay you? 53 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:48,543 This is my third appearance without-- Yeah, and you're 0-for-3. 54 00:02:48,610 --> 00:02:50,680 What kind of squat-head do you think I am? 55 00:02:50,746 --> 00:02:52,848 I'm gettin' sick of your repeated-- You're sick? So go puke! 56 00:02:52,915 --> 00:02:55,618 Listen, I'm the client. Maybe your only one. 57 00:02:55,685 --> 00:02:58,988 I'll garnish your wages. I'll give you something to garnish. 58 00:02:59,054 --> 00:03:01,391 [ Scoffs ] Taxi. 59 00:03:01,457 --> 00:03:04,861 Hey, how ya doin', Jumbo? Go get that doughnut. Ah. 60 00:03:04,928 --> 00:03:06,830 [ Scoffs ] Garnish my wages. 61 00:03:12,235 --> 00:03:14,638 Where to? 62 00:03:14,705 --> 00:03:17,274 [ Sighs ] I just want to turn the corner. 63 00:03:17,341 --> 00:03:19,543 Don't we all? 64 00:03:33,325 --> 00:03:34,559 [ Line Ringing ] 65 00:03:41,499 --> 00:03:43,435 [ Cell Door Opens, Closes ] 66 00:03:49,508 --> 00:03:54,313 [ Sirens Wailing ] 67 00:04:08,828 --> 00:04:10,930 A T.R.O.? For what? To keep him away, 68 00:04:10,997 --> 00:04:13,700 given the history of physical abuse-- What history? 69 00:04:13,767 --> 00:04:15,702 There's no documented proof that he-- 70 00:04:15,769 --> 00:04:17,671 I like to talk in whole sentences. 71 00:04:17,737 --> 00:04:20,074 There's been no suggestion of abuse in the pleadings. 72 00:04:20,140 --> 00:04:23,043 Because we're in "no fault." Plus, for the sake of the kid, we wanted-- 73 00:04:23,110 --> 00:04:25,145 - Stop using the kid as a trump. - I haven't finished. 74 00:04:25,212 --> 00:04:28,148 -Is it in the interest of the kid to restrain his father? -Permission to smack him. 75 00:04:28,215 --> 00:04:31,085 Hey! Don't intimidate me! 76 00:04:31,151 --> 00:04:34,722 Mr. Colson, why don't you let Mr. Young say what he has to say... 77 00:04:34,789 --> 00:04:36,924 before squealing like a distressed little pig? 78 00:04:36,992 --> 00:04:41,262 Would that be acceptable? 79 00:04:41,329 --> 00:04:44,232 Fine. 80 00:04:44,299 --> 00:04:47,736 We didn't allege violence because we hoped that this wouldn't get ugly. 81 00:04:47,803 --> 00:04:51,006 - Mm-hmm. And now? - It's ugly. 82 00:04:51,072 --> 00:04:53,008 Your Honor, divorced couples typically behave... 83 00:04:53,074 --> 00:04:55,211 in an antagonistic manner towards each other. 84 00:04:55,277 --> 00:04:57,379 And it does not behoove this court... 85 00:04:57,446 --> 00:05:01,017 - to intervene by issuing rash restraining orders-- - How long do we wait? 86 00:05:01,083 --> 00:05:03,452 Until he beats her into a coma? Who is interrupting me? 87 00:05:03,519 --> 00:05:05,722 - I was behooved! - Shut up! 88 00:05:05,788 --> 00:05:09,191 - Mr. Colson! - [ Sighs ] 89 00:05:09,258 --> 00:05:12,729 Your Honor, he does this on purpose. He goes to get my goat and he gets it. 90 00:05:12,795 --> 00:05:15,865 He gets it every time. I understand. Mr. Young, 91 00:05:15,933 --> 00:05:18,668 I'm not gonna allow your client to revise the facts. 92 00:05:18,735 --> 00:05:20,738 The pleadings will speak for themselves. 93 00:05:20,804 --> 00:05:23,273 He keeps physically threatening her and you won't allow-- 94 00:05:23,340 --> 00:05:27,678 Mr. Colson, instruct your client to stop with the threats and the intimidation, 95 00:05:27,745 --> 00:05:31,349 otherwise the T.R.O. will issue, and he will not see his child. 96 00:05:35,753 --> 00:05:37,922 Commonwealth versus Kenneth Hanks. 97 00:05:37,989 --> 00:05:40,792 Unlawful possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. 98 00:05:40,859 --> 00:05:42,927 We'll waive reading, what's left of it. 99 00:05:42,994 --> 00:05:44,996 Plead not guilty. 100 00:05:45,063 --> 00:05:46,865 I'd ask the court for a probable cause hearing. 101 00:05:46,931 --> 00:05:49,701 - You ready this afternoon? - Uh, sure. 102 00:05:49,768 --> 00:05:51,836 See if you can get the officer in. 103 00:05:51,903 --> 00:05:54,539 All right. Great. 104 00:05:57,209 --> 00:05:59,779 Oh, Lindsay? Busy. 105 00:05:59,845 --> 00:06:03,082 Oh, come on! One little probable cause hearing. You're done in an hour. 106 00:06:03,148 --> 00:06:05,084 Sorry. I'm fighting the tobacco industry this week. 107 00:06:05,150 --> 00:06:07,119 You're the exclusionary queen here, and I need you. 108 00:06:07,186 --> 00:06:09,755 I've got cocaine, vehicle search-- Oh, know what, Ellie? 109 00:06:09,822 --> 00:06:11,857 My mother's birthday was Sunday. I promised her... 110 00:06:11,924 --> 00:06:14,060 I wouldn't put any crackheads back on the street this week. 111 00:06:14,127 --> 00:06:15,962 Otherwise-- Yeah, that's very, very cute. 112 00:06:16,029 --> 00:06:18,064 But I'm serious about this. We have grounds, 113 00:06:18,131 --> 00:06:20,166 and it's an extra five if we squash it fast. 114 00:06:20,233 --> 00:06:21,935 - Ellenor? - Yeah? 115 00:06:22,002 --> 00:06:24,571 You know anything about this? "Single white female, attorney, 30-ish--" 116 00:06:24,638 --> 00:06:26,873 Where'd you get this? It was on the computer. 117 00:06:28,942 --> 00:06:31,545 Oh. Oh, yeah. No, I have, uh-- 118 00:06:31,612 --> 00:06:33,580 I have a client who's suing a dating service. 119 00:06:33,647 --> 00:06:37,451 I was just, uh, you know, typing all the evidence in for the file, that's all. 120 00:06:37,518 --> 00:06:40,354 Mmm. Oh. 121 00:06:40,421 --> 00:06:42,924 What? "Oh"? What, do you think you know, 122 00:06:42,990 --> 00:06:45,260 like, every little minute detail that goes on in this office? 123 00:06:45,327 --> 00:06:46,894 Evidently not. 124 00:06:46,961 --> 00:06:50,098 - [ Door Opens ] - I'm shutting down the practice. 125 00:06:50,165 --> 00:06:52,067 [ Door Slams ] Get your résumés out there. 126 00:06:52,134 --> 00:06:54,136 I'll try to string out three more weeks. 127 00:06:54,202 --> 00:06:56,271 You have a suppression hearing scheduled in 12 minutes. 128 00:06:56,338 --> 00:06:59,975 You see this? Huh? Eviction notice! 129 00:07:00,042 --> 00:07:02,978 These are the kinds of things that happen when you can't make the rent. 130 00:07:03,045 --> 00:07:06,549 Which is the kind of thing you can't make when clients don't pay. 131 00:07:06,615 --> 00:07:09,352 Are we anywhere close to a settlement on the tobacco case? Tell me. 132 00:07:09,418 --> 00:07:10,920 Ha. Right. 133 00:07:10,987 --> 00:07:13,489 We shuttin' down again. Oh, that's nice. Any decaf made? 134 00:07:13,556 --> 00:07:15,558 I've had it. We can't keep jugglin' like this. 135 00:07:15,624 --> 00:07:17,961 You haven't had it. Don't tell me you've had it. 136 00:07:18,027 --> 00:07:21,831 I've had it with your being had it. Eugene? Ruth Gibson. 137 00:07:21,898 --> 00:07:24,501 It's trouble. 138 00:07:24,568 --> 00:07:27,471 [ Horn Honking ] 139 00:07:32,376 --> 00:07:35,746 [ Chattering ] 140 00:07:39,917 --> 00:07:42,820 Said he was looking for his Social Security card. 141 00:07:42,887 --> 00:07:45,356 Said he had to look everywhere. 142 00:07:45,423 --> 00:07:47,425 Couldn't leave until he found it. 143 00:07:47,492 --> 00:07:50,495 He touch you? No, but-- 144 00:07:50,561 --> 00:07:52,831 [ Sighs ] Oh, God. 145 00:07:52,898 --> 00:07:56,535 Hey, son. Peter Pan. I always liked him. 146 00:07:56,602 --> 00:07:58,937 I'm Robin Hood. 147 00:07:59,004 --> 00:08:00,939 Right. 148 00:08:02,974 --> 00:08:07,046 Uh, how long was he here? Long enough to do all this. 149 00:08:08,447 --> 00:08:11,417 And look. 150 00:08:11,483 --> 00:08:15,354 - He stabbed it. - Uh, what? 151 00:08:15,421 --> 00:08:19,859 My cervical cap. He put a kitchen knife through it. 152 00:08:19,926 --> 00:08:22,329 All right, we're goin' back to court. Can I keep this? 153 00:08:22,395 --> 00:08:24,431 It won't be doing me much good. 154 00:08:24,497 --> 00:08:28,135 Keep your doors locked. Use your dead bolt. I'll have somebody pick you up. 155 00:08:32,472 --> 00:08:34,608 Uh, everything's okay, Mike. 156 00:08:34,675 --> 00:08:36,777 What if he hurts us? 157 00:08:38,646 --> 00:08:40,614 I'm gonna make sure that won't happen. 158 00:08:47,989 --> 00:08:52,260 Now listen to me, Lyle. Whatever happens, you stay completely calm. 159 00:08:52,326 --> 00:08:55,063 Well, how's it gonna go? We'll make our arguments. 160 00:08:55,129 --> 00:08:58,633 When the D.A. is making hers, you stay quiet, Lyle. 161 00:08:58,700 --> 00:09:02,671 Then after, the judge will either make his ruling or take it under advisement. 162 00:09:02,737 --> 00:09:05,840 Probably the latter. 163 00:09:06,942 --> 00:09:08,978 Will we win? We should. 164 00:09:09,044 --> 00:09:11,113 And if we suppress the videotape, you're home free. 165 00:09:11,180 --> 00:09:14,950 It's their whole case. The victim couldn't make you, so without the tape-- 166 00:09:15,017 --> 00:09:18,654 That's why we stay completely calm. 167 00:09:23,826 --> 00:09:25,962 I find the evidence to be admissible. 168 00:09:26,029 --> 00:09:28,164 Your Honor, given the inflammatory nature of that videotape, 169 00:09:28,231 --> 00:09:30,533 I don't know how-- [ Judge ] It shows what he did, counsel. 170 00:09:30,601 --> 00:09:33,269 Putting a gun to the temple of a person-- an elderly person-- 171 00:09:33,336 --> 00:09:36,507 robbing a grocery store, that's what's inflammatory. 172 00:09:36,573 --> 00:09:39,476 Your Honor, if the jury views that tape-- 173 00:09:39,543 --> 00:09:41,778 They might get an idea of what actually happened. God forbid. 174 00:09:41,845 --> 00:09:45,049 - The tape is admitted. - You son of a-- 175 00:09:45,116 --> 00:09:47,752 You don't care what you're doin'! You don't give a damn! 176 00:09:47,819 --> 00:09:49,921 Put him back in lockup! Your Honor. 177 00:09:49,987 --> 00:09:53,257 I'll now be asking that you recuse yourself, given my client's attack on your safety. 178 00:09:53,324 --> 00:09:56,561 I am not recusing myself, counsel. 179 00:09:56,628 --> 00:10:00,999 I'm sure your client is very distraught, and I promise to be understanding. 180 00:10:01,066 --> 00:10:04,469 I'll consider him misunderstood. Trial's set for Wednesday next. 181 00:10:04,536 --> 00:10:06,772 We've adjourned. [ Gavel Raps ] 182 00:10:06,839 --> 00:10:09,241 [ Chattering ] 183 00:10:13,446 --> 00:10:18,217 So, are you ever gonna tell me? Tell you what? 184 00:10:18,284 --> 00:10:20,653 About our new client. 185 00:10:20,719 --> 00:10:23,022 The one placing the personal ad. 186 00:10:23,089 --> 00:10:26,125 Lawyer-client privilege. [ Chuckles ] 187 00:10:26,192 --> 00:10:31,130 Ellenor, there is nothing wrong with it. 188 00:10:33,433 --> 00:10:36,403 I know. 189 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:39,406 There's, uh, there's nothing wrong with not wanting to talk about it, either. 190 00:10:39,473 --> 00:10:42,676 It's, uh-- 191 00:10:42,742 --> 00:10:45,780 It's embarrassing, okay? 192 00:10:45,846 --> 00:10:50,651 My best friend met her husband that way. I was thinking about it, too. 193 00:10:50,718 --> 00:10:54,021 It's no big deal. Rebecca. 194 00:10:56,291 --> 00:10:58,459 It's embarrassing. Okay? 195 00:11:01,529 --> 00:11:04,232 Why am I here? I told you. To help me get this loan. 196 00:11:04,299 --> 00:11:07,068 This guy's a buddy of mine. This you told me. Why am I here? 197 00:11:07,135 --> 00:11:11,373 Shh. Just go along. Hey, Jimmy. 198 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:13,409 70,000? Come due in 90. 199 00:11:13,475 --> 00:11:16,378 With the usurious rates, this will help you get a promotion. Cut me a small break. 200 00:11:16,445 --> 00:11:18,981 - Do I ask for much? - You ask all the time, Bobby. 201 00:11:19,048 --> 00:11:21,217 And I give like a cow. I'm growin' udders here. 202 00:11:21,283 --> 00:11:23,886 We're very close to settling the wrongful death against T.L. Michaels. 203 00:11:23,953 --> 00:11:25,822 My associate here, Lindsay Dole, is handling the case. 204 00:11:25,888 --> 00:11:27,924 Do I look like I got a brain tumor? 205 00:11:27,990 --> 00:11:30,793 You think I think you're gonna squeeze a tobacco company? 206 00:11:30,860 --> 00:11:33,596 Watch 60 Minutes, Jimmy? I'm not as stupid as he thinks. 207 00:11:33,663 --> 00:11:35,565 Things are changing. They'll settle. 208 00:11:35,632 --> 00:11:38,401 If you got half a mil, which you won't, that's 150 on the contingency... 209 00:11:38,468 --> 00:11:41,504 divided by costs, fees-- You'd be lucky to clear 70, much less pay it back. 210 00:11:41,571 --> 00:11:44,542 You're a legal expert? Maybe I should throw you the case. 211 00:11:44,608 --> 00:11:47,545 I know what this thing is worth. I used to be a lawyer, remember? 212 00:11:47,611 --> 00:11:50,281 [ Chuckles ] A terrible lawyer. 213 00:11:50,348 --> 00:11:54,352 - Jimmy, you never won a case. - Suck up to me. That'll help. 214 00:11:54,418 --> 00:11:58,156 -Excuse me, are you two related? -No, just friends. So I thought. 215 00:11:58,222 --> 00:12:00,624 And this tobacco case? I looked at the file clearance. 216 00:12:00,692 --> 00:12:03,527 - The victim never had an autopsy-- - Again with the legal opinions. 217 00:12:03,595 --> 00:12:06,865 It was a stroke! Caused by vascular disease, caused by smoking. 218 00:12:06,931 --> 00:12:08,833 There's a new craze, Jimmy. It's called reading! 219 00:12:08,900 --> 00:12:11,603 I read. Your expert doctors-- Maybe you should try comprehending sentences-- 220 00:12:11,670 --> 00:12:14,473 Hey! What is going on here? 221 00:12:20,179 --> 00:12:23,549 He's askin' me to loan out on a dog. That's what's going on. 222 00:12:24,817 --> 00:12:27,553 Forget it. All right, Jimmy? Forget it. 223 00:12:36,262 --> 00:12:38,865 I am still loathe to issue a restraining order. 224 00:12:38,932 --> 00:12:42,235 How can you be loathe? He vandalized the house. He threatened her again. 225 00:12:42,302 --> 00:12:45,406 He stabbed her diaphragm with a kitchen knife. Look at this. 226 00:12:45,472 --> 00:12:48,074 Can I see that? 227 00:12:53,547 --> 00:12:56,818 I have seen a diaphragm before. My wife has one. 228 00:12:56,884 --> 00:13:00,354 But this looks like a thimble. He stabbed a rubber thimble. 229 00:13:00,421 --> 00:13:02,990 Are you tryin' to confuse this court? Your Honor, 230 00:13:03,057 --> 00:13:06,027 uh, I believe that is a cervical cap. 231 00:13:06,093 --> 00:13:09,497 - It's different from a diaphragm. - How? 232 00:13:09,564 --> 00:13:12,300 Well, the cervical cap is-- What difference does it make? He stabbed the thing. 233 00:13:12,367 --> 00:13:15,103 It's just lucky she wasn't wearing it at the time. 234 00:13:15,170 --> 00:13:20,008 Your Honor, Mr. Gibson has promised to seek therapy. He feels deep remorse-- 235 00:13:20,075 --> 00:13:21,610 Deep remorse? He doesn't feel the slightest thing. 236 00:13:21,677 --> 00:13:23,812 This is his first act of vandalism. He's dangerous. 237 00:13:23,879 --> 00:13:26,815 He represents a threat to my client's safety. He has promised to seek help. 238 00:13:26,882 --> 00:13:29,818 - And this is going on-- - Quiet, please. 239 00:13:29,885 --> 00:13:32,121 Does your client wish to press charges on the vandalism? 240 00:13:32,188 --> 00:13:35,892 - What good would that do? - You got to show imminent threat of bodily harm. 241 00:13:35,959 --> 00:13:39,996 Do I have to drag her in here in a body sack for you to find against this-- 242 00:13:40,063 --> 00:13:44,634 - Hey. Are you gonna hurt her? - Absolutely, 100% no. 243 00:13:44,701 --> 00:13:46,536 [ Sighs ] Mr. Young, 244 00:13:46,603 --> 00:13:49,406 show me a bruise, come in with a couple of stitches, 245 00:13:49,473 --> 00:13:52,076 something more than a punctured cervical cap. 246 00:13:53,743 --> 00:13:55,645 Now, Mr. Gibson, 247 00:13:55,713 --> 00:13:58,015 you go in that house without an invitation, it's trespassing. 248 00:13:58,082 --> 00:14:01,218 - It's my place too. - No, it isn't. You stay out. 249 00:14:01,285 --> 00:14:03,220 I've just been waiting for a chance to paste you. 250 00:14:03,288 --> 00:14:06,657 I don't think you want to give it to me. 251 00:14:08,293 --> 00:14:10,996 - Six years? - If we can get it. 252 00:14:11,062 --> 00:14:13,598 Armed robbery, you could get life. 253 00:14:13,664 --> 00:14:17,235 Six would be a great result. Trust me. For who? For you? 254 00:14:17,302 --> 00:14:19,270 So you don't gotta look at me no more? 255 00:14:21,707 --> 00:14:24,610 - What's your problem, Lyle? - My problem is, I don't trust you. 256 00:14:24,676 --> 00:14:27,213 [ Chuckles ] You were assigned to this case. 257 00:14:27,279 --> 00:14:31,050 I'm just a piece of snot you want to blow out your left nostril and be done with. 258 00:14:31,117 --> 00:14:33,052 Hey, don't flatter yourself, all right? 259 00:14:33,119 --> 00:14:35,922 You put a gun to an 80-year-old lady's head. 260 00:14:35,988 --> 00:14:40,360 If my snot sunk to your level, I'd be on antibiotics, and you can trust that. 261 00:14:40,427 --> 00:14:44,931 You want to fire me? Please do! 262 00:14:44,997 --> 00:14:47,667 [ Sighs ] [ Door Slams ] 263 00:14:49,002 --> 00:14:52,973 But as long as I'm assigned to your ass, 264 00:14:53,040 --> 00:14:56,610 I have an ethical obligation to present you with your best legal options, 265 00:14:56,677 --> 00:14:58,612 which is what I'm doing. 266 00:14:58,679 --> 00:15:01,682 I haven't even got it down to six years yet. You should only be so lucky. 267 00:15:05,119 --> 00:15:07,288 [ Sighs, Groans ] 268 00:15:09,824 --> 00:15:12,661 Uh, excuse me? It's 20 past. We're not going till half past. 269 00:15:12,727 --> 00:15:15,296 It might be nice to have some hint of the facts before-- 270 00:15:15,363 --> 00:15:17,832 Look, we've got vehicle search, we have container in the trunk-- 271 00:15:17,899 --> 00:15:20,569 You've done this in your sleep. Why can't you take care of it? 272 00:15:20,635 --> 00:15:23,138 I just don't have your gift for constitutional analysis. 273 00:15:25,107 --> 00:15:27,609 You owe me. I owe ya. 274 00:15:27,676 --> 00:15:30,612 I observed the vehicle to be weaving in an erratic manner. 275 00:15:30,680 --> 00:15:33,448 I suspected the driver to be under the influence of alcohol... 276 00:15:33,516 --> 00:15:35,818 or other substances, and I pulled him over. 277 00:15:35,885 --> 00:15:39,555 And when you went to the car? I smelled the slight odor of marijuana, 278 00:15:39,622 --> 00:15:42,024 and I saw some marijuana seeds on the console. 279 00:15:42,092 --> 00:15:45,295 Mm. And what did you do then, Officer Trimble? 280 00:15:45,361 --> 00:15:49,666 I placed the suspect under arrest, then I searched the vehicle, incident to the arrest. 281 00:15:49,733 --> 00:15:52,669 And that's when I found the cocaine in the trunk of the vehicle. 282 00:15:52,736 --> 00:15:55,539 [ Prosecutor ] Were there any other occupants in this vehicle, sir? 283 00:15:55,606 --> 00:15:57,274 No, there were not. 284 00:15:57,341 --> 00:16:00,144 And did you check the registration on this vehicle, sir? 285 00:16:00,211 --> 00:16:02,613 I did. The defendant was listed as the owner. 286 00:16:02,679 --> 00:16:05,249 Thank you. 287 00:16:05,316 --> 00:16:09,053 [ No Audible Dialogue ] 288 00:16:09,120 --> 00:16:12,690 - You pulled him over on suspicion of D.U.I.? - That is correct. 289 00:16:12,757 --> 00:16:15,527 And you detected a slight odor of marijuana? 290 00:16:15,593 --> 00:16:19,831 - Yes, I did. - Which told you what? 291 00:16:19,897 --> 00:16:23,468 That he had probably just finished smoking some marijuana. 292 00:16:23,535 --> 00:16:27,505 Then you opened the trunk, saw the briefcase? That's correct. 293 00:16:27,572 --> 00:16:31,109 - And you opened the briefcase, - discovering cocaine? - Yes. 294 00:16:33,211 --> 00:16:35,113 Is that what you were looking for? Cocaine? 295 00:16:39,518 --> 00:16:42,488 This was just a general search, incident to the arrest. 296 00:16:45,358 --> 00:16:47,861 So, you didn't say to yourself, when you smelled the pot, 297 00:16:47,927 --> 00:16:51,965 - "Boy, we got a big drug dealer here"? - No, I did not. 298 00:16:52,031 --> 00:16:55,235 It was kind of an innocent search, and you were surprised to find that cocaine? 299 00:16:55,302 --> 00:16:58,572 I was not looking to find cocaine. That is correct. 300 00:16:58,638 --> 00:17:00,640 When you opened that container, did you say, "Oh, my"? 301 00:17:00,707 --> 00:17:05,145 - Objection. - Withdrawn. Nothing further. 302 00:17:05,212 --> 00:17:07,815 Witness may step down. 303 00:17:10,518 --> 00:17:13,488 So, what do you think? What do we know about this judge? 304 00:17:13,554 --> 00:17:17,125 Well, Dukakis appointed him. He's a strict constructionist. 305 00:17:17,192 --> 00:17:19,627 Can we conference, Your Honor? 306 00:17:19,694 --> 00:17:23,198 He had no right to go into the trunk.Wimberly versus Superior Court... 307 00:17:23,264 --> 00:17:25,166 distinguishes casual users from drug dealers. 308 00:17:25,233 --> 00:17:27,068 This officer's testimony was clear. 309 00:17:27,135 --> 00:17:30,872 He concluded my client was smoking pot in the car. Casual use. 310 00:17:30,939 --> 00:17:33,275 That entitles him to search the car, but not the trunk. 311 00:17:33,342 --> 00:17:35,844 First of all, she's citing a California case. 312 00:17:35,911 --> 00:17:38,647 California judges themselves are casual users. Funny. 313 00:17:38,714 --> 00:17:42,118 You want more precedent? U.S. versus Nielsen, Tenth Circuit, 1993. 314 00:17:42,184 --> 00:17:45,454 Officer smelled burnt marijuana. Car search okay, trunk not okay. 315 00:17:45,521 --> 00:17:47,924 U.S. versus Seals, Fifth Circuit. 316 00:17:47,990 --> 00:17:51,394 And here, you really wobble. He not only went into the trunk, he opened a container. 317 00:17:51,461 --> 00:17:53,796 Chadwick? We've all read that one. 318 00:17:53,863 --> 00:17:56,333 Want me to reel off the cases sayin' the search is constitutional? 319 00:17:56,399 --> 00:17:59,569 'Cause I can do that. No, no, no. Uh, I don't. 320 00:17:59,636 --> 00:18:02,305 Look, uh, I've been cut back to one law clerk. 321 00:18:02,372 --> 00:18:05,643 And I'm not going to waste two weeks of her time researching this pimple. 322 00:18:05,709 --> 00:18:09,580 I'll certify it to appeals, you can draft your briefs. 323 00:18:09,647 --> 00:18:12,250 Go upstairs and argue it, if that's what you really want to do. 324 00:18:12,316 --> 00:18:15,686 But on such a small amount of coke, I hardly think it's worth the time. 325 00:18:15,753 --> 00:18:17,255 So, what then? 326 00:18:17,321 --> 00:18:19,557 Well, let's plead him to the mis on the marijuana. 327 00:18:19,623 --> 00:18:21,793 Also, uh, plead guilty to the D.U.I. 328 00:18:21,860 --> 00:18:24,929 I'll, uh, continue the cocaine charge without a finding for a year. 329 00:18:24,996 --> 00:18:28,400 If he's a good boy, then the count will be dropped altogether. 330 00:18:28,467 --> 00:18:30,635 I'm not thrilled about junkin' the cocaine possession. 331 00:18:30,702 --> 00:18:33,338 I understand. But let's be real. 332 00:18:33,405 --> 00:18:35,440 Even Scalia might squirm on this one. 333 00:18:35,507 --> 00:18:37,542 You did no blood test, by the way. 334 00:18:37,609 --> 00:18:39,278 So you could even have trouble with the marijuana. 335 00:18:39,344 --> 00:18:41,380 Fine. Whatever. 336 00:18:43,248 --> 00:18:45,618 No, that's fine. 337 00:18:46,852 --> 00:18:50,390 Go, and be good citizens. 338 00:18:52,158 --> 00:18:54,060 Unbelievable. 339 00:18:54,127 --> 00:18:56,462 For somebody who hates criminal law, you're pretty good at it. 340 00:18:56,529 --> 00:18:58,398 Gee, thanks. I guess however it pays, right? 341 00:18:58,464 --> 00:19:01,501 [ Laughing ] Ah, Ben, baby. 342 00:19:01,567 --> 00:19:03,704 How's my favorite clerk doin' today? Tired. 343 00:19:03,770 --> 00:19:06,607 Listen, I've got an ex parte. I'm tryin' to garnish a deadbeat's wages. 344 00:19:06,673 --> 00:19:08,809 Can you slip it to Weaks? He's sitting in third. Legit? 345 00:19:08,875 --> 00:19:10,877 Yeah, very. Martin Parks. You remember. 346 00:19:10,944 --> 00:19:13,080 The stiff in the trademark injunction. Oh, yeah. Sad. 347 00:19:13,147 --> 00:19:15,016 Well-- Bobby's been in three times. 348 00:19:15,082 --> 00:19:17,684 Last one, traffic court. Guy hasn't coughed up a quarter. 349 00:19:17,752 --> 00:19:20,321 Hey, I'll take care of it. Here. You're a sweetheart. 350 00:19:20,387 --> 00:19:23,090 Thanks. Oh, oh, oh, oh. By the way. All right. 351 00:19:23,157 --> 00:19:26,994 Lyle Roberts, armed robbery, we're tryin' to cop to six. D.A.'s Susan Alexander. 352 00:19:27,061 --> 00:19:29,531 Can you give her a sniff for us? See if she'll wiggle? 353 00:19:29,597 --> 00:19:32,300 [ Sniffs, Laughs ] [ Laughs ] 354 00:19:33,635 --> 00:19:36,638 What was that? Me doin' my part. 355 00:19:36,704 --> 00:19:38,707 Now it's your turn to do yours. Excuse me? 356 00:19:38,774 --> 00:19:40,876 Look, Susan Alexander. We've been workin' her... 357 00:19:40,943 --> 00:19:43,111 to get Lyle Roberts cut down to six years. 358 00:19:43,178 --> 00:19:46,148 No, but Bobby says she's more responsive to female attorneys, 359 00:19:46,214 --> 00:19:48,151 except for me 'cause we don't get along. 360 00:19:48,217 --> 00:19:51,988 But she is gonna love you. Lyle Roberts. 361 00:19:52,055 --> 00:19:54,891 Yep. Armed robbery. You're gonna owe me again. 362 00:19:54,958 --> 00:19:57,694 Uh, nope. Bobby's gonna owe you on this one. 363 00:20:01,364 --> 00:20:03,900 You-You owe me. Okay? 364 00:20:03,967 --> 00:20:06,102 This is payday, Jimmy. This-- No-- No. 365 00:20:06,169 --> 00:20:10,074 I'm the piper. I'm standin' right here! No. No. No! You want me fired? 366 00:20:10,140 --> 00:20:13,477 You're not gonna get fired, because you're creative and you're talented. 367 00:20:15,345 --> 00:20:17,281 Your doors are closin', aren't they? 368 00:20:21,986 --> 00:20:23,888 I've had better months. 369 00:20:27,057 --> 00:20:29,360 [ Sighs ] 370 00:20:31,796 --> 00:20:37,035 You still got those blueprints? You know, for takin' over the empty space next to ya? 371 00:20:37,102 --> 00:20:40,472 Yeah, somewhere. Dust 'em off. 372 00:20:40,539 --> 00:20:43,909 I can't loan out on this tobacco case, but, uh, 373 00:20:43,975 --> 00:20:46,112 I'll give you a construction loan for office expansion. 374 00:20:46,178 --> 00:20:48,414 [ Groans, Sighs ] 375 00:20:48,480 --> 00:20:51,117 The space next to us is no longer empty. 376 00:20:51,183 --> 00:20:53,385 I never heard that. 377 00:20:55,554 --> 00:20:57,857 I never said it. 378 00:20:57,924 --> 00:20:59,926 Seventy. Ah! 379 00:20:59,992 --> 00:21:03,029 Not a nickel more. It's a point over prime, and you pay this. 380 00:21:03,095 --> 00:21:05,232 Thank you! 381 00:21:05,298 --> 00:21:10,037 Thank you. Why do you keep doing this? 382 00:21:10,103 --> 00:21:12,740 [ Sighs ] I mean, you could go to any firm you want. 383 00:21:12,806 --> 00:21:15,876 Ropes, Goodwin, Sullivan-- they'd gobble. Take a nice, fat paycheck. 384 00:21:15,943 --> 00:21:18,779 You don't have to keep lookin' over your shoulder for creditors... 385 00:21:18,846 --> 00:21:20,781 or clients who are lookin' to kill ya. 386 00:21:20,848 --> 00:21:23,116 Maybe I like lookin' over my shoulder. 387 00:21:23,184 --> 00:21:26,954 I've been listenin' to your dream for seven years and you ain't a step closer. 388 00:21:27,021 --> 00:21:30,358 And I'll get back to that dream tomorrow. Today, I got people countin' on me. 389 00:21:30,424 --> 00:21:32,694 I got associates lookin' to be paid-- 390 00:21:37,532 --> 00:21:41,002 I can't bail. 391 00:21:41,069 --> 00:21:42,971 I can't. 392 00:21:45,074 --> 00:21:47,842 Eugene, she's advertising in the personals. 393 00:21:47,910 --> 00:21:51,213 - How could she not be honest? - I'm not saying she should lie. 394 00:21:51,280 --> 00:21:54,550 But you could have put it more gently. "Big" seems a little blunt. 395 00:21:54,617 --> 00:21:58,888 What would you have told her? Uh-- 396 00:21:58,954 --> 00:22:02,258 I would have suggested... "shipshape." 397 00:22:02,325 --> 00:22:08,298 "Shipshape"? [ Laughing ] Shipshape. 398 00:22:08,364 --> 00:22:12,035 You got a tape recorder? Have a listen. 399 00:22:12,102 --> 00:22:14,004 Honey, please. 400 00:22:17,641 --> 00:22:20,711 [ Player Clicks ] 401 00:22:20,777 --> 00:22:24,848 [ Gibson's Voice ] Ruthie, honey? I am just so concerned, 402 00:22:24,915 --> 00:22:27,118 you bein' worried about your safety. 403 00:22:27,184 --> 00:22:31,088 And I started thinkin', hell, you must be just really worried livin' alone. 404 00:22:31,155 --> 00:22:34,959 I mean, somebody could just break in there and hurt you. 405 00:22:35,026 --> 00:22:39,163 I don't blame you for bein' scared. I'd be scared, too. 406 00:22:39,231 --> 00:22:43,735 But I just want you to know, honey, that I sympathize. 407 00:22:43,801 --> 00:22:47,505 I am very scared for you. 408 00:22:47,572 --> 00:22:51,176 I-I got a premonition, I guess, huh? 409 00:22:51,243 --> 00:22:56,682 Maybe you should just put up a sign that says, "No Trespassin'." 410 00:22:58,284 --> 00:23:02,956 - [ Player Clicks Off ] - That man is gonna kill me. I know it. 411 00:23:12,666 --> 00:23:14,834 Oh, Bobby, you should have seen her. 412 00:23:14,901 --> 00:23:16,970 She was citing cases off the top of her head. 413 00:23:17,036 --> 00:23:20,474 State, not just federal. Even the judge was backpedaling. 414 00:23:20,540 --> 00:23:22,943 She is a keeper. Yeah, I had a hunch. 415 00:23:26,480 --> 00:23:28,282 What the hell is dyin' in here? Jimmy. 416 00:23:28,348 --> 00:23:32,086 - What's up? - What? A friend can't, uh, say hello? 417 00:23:32,152 --> 00:23:36,090 One of your problems as a lawyer, Jimmy, was your lousy poker face. 418 00:23:36,156 --> 00:23:39,060 What are you doin' here? You're askin' my bank to float you 70 G's. 419 00:23:39,127 --> 00:23:41,629 I felt I'd better take a glance at the plank I'm walkin'. 420 00:23:41,696 --> 00:23:44,032 Especially since your T.R.W.'s growin' a fungus. 421 00:23:44,099 --> 00:23:46,567 [ Bobby ] You agreed to the loan. We have an oral on this. 422 00:23:46,635 --> 00:23:48,436 I ain't backin' off the loan. 423 00:23:48,503 --> 00:23:50,906 But I got superiors. They're gonna be askin' questions. 424 00:23:50,972 --> 00:23:52,741 I felt I'd better take a look-see. 425 00:23:54,576 --> 00:23:57,379 What do you think you're doing? I warned you. You don't pay your bills. 426 00:23:57,446 --> 00:23:59,848 You embarrass me in my place of business, having my wages withheld? 427 00:23:59,915 --> 00:24:01,884 Oh, I did that. Who the hell are you? 428 00:24:01,951 --> 00:24:03,886 "Single, white, loves horseback riding." 429 00:24:03,953 --> 00:24:06,656 - Rebecca! - Bunch of comedians, huh? 430 00:24:06,723 --> 00:24:08,858 You're gonna regret doin' this. 431 00:24:10,359 --> 00:24:12,329 [ Sighs ] Jimmy, come on. 432 00:24:12,395 --> 00:24:14,897 Mr. Gibson. Thank you for coming. 433 00:24:14,964 --> 00:24:17,167 Yeah. I'd like to know what this is all about. 434 00:24:17,234 --> 00:24:20,437 [ Eugene ] It's about settling this matter in an amicable way. 435 00:24:20,503 --> 00:24:23,841 Since Mr. Gibson is represented by counsel, it'd be against the canons of legal ethics... 436 00:24:23,907 --> 00:24:26,977 for me to speak to him outside the presence of counsel. 437 00:24:27,044 --> 00:24:29,880 That's why I was behooved to call you. 438 00:24:29,947 --> 00:24:32,883 You are not gonna get my goat. 439 00:24:32,950 --> 00:24:36,019 I'll make this quick. Most of my clients are criminals. 440 00:24:36,087 --> 00:24:38,356 Some are broke and even have to pay in trade. 441 00:24:38,422 --> 00:24:43,662 So much as go near your ex-wife again, drive by the house, 442 00:24:43,728 --> 00:24:45,997 leave a funny message on the machine, whatever-- 443 00:24:46,064 --> 00:24:48,733 I will be dispatching two of my delinquent accounts... 444 00:24:48,800 --> 00:24:51,035 to separate the tops of your kneecaps. 445 00:24:52,136 --> 00:24:54,939 [ Chuckles ] 446 00:24:55,006 --> 00:24:58,043 - Ha, ha-- - Hey, hey, hey! 447 00:24:58,110 --> 00:25:01,446 I'm glad you got a sense of humor to help you through the hard times. 448 00:25:01,513 --> 00:25:05,417 Hey, what are you doing? Who are you people, huh? What is this? 449 00:25:05,484 --> 00:25:07,787 Cowards make me crazy! 450 00:25:10,890 --> 00:25:13,226 I'm gonna tell you something. I'm gonna see you in jail. 451 00:25:13,293 --> 00:25:17,830 Do what you gotta do. I've got your address, too. 452 00:25:17,898 --> 00:25:21,601 [ Gasping ] [ Colson ] Come on. 453 00:25:23,670 --> 00:25:26,973 [ Door Opens, Closes ] Is this the kind of practice my bank is investing in? 454 00:25:27,040 --> 00:25:29,676 Excuse me, Jimmy. Eugene? 455 00:25:31,111 --> 00:25:33,680 A moment. 456 00:25:43,490 --> 00:25:45,392 You want to explain what that was? 457 00:25:45,460 --> 00:25:49,163 Self-help. Husband threatens the wife. The judge won't restrain. 458 00:25:49,231 --> 00:25:52,033 I don't want to take chances. The guy smells like a bomb to me. 459 00:25:52,100 --> 00:25:54,769 You're a lawyer, Eugene, not a P.I. anymore. 460 00:25:54,836 --> 00:25:57,372 You want to be taken seriously as a lawyer. 461 00:25:57,439 --> 00:25:59,775 This firm wants to be taken seriously in the legal community. 462 00:25:59,842 --> 00:26:02,611 That kind of crap does not help this practice. You got that? [ Knocking ] 463 00:26:02,678 --> 00:26:05,981 I got it. Bobby, your hookers are here. 464 00:26:07,182 --> 00:26:08,984 Clients, Rebecca. 465 00:26:10,219 --> 00:26:13,622 Yeah, your clients. They're here. Send 'em in. 466 00:26:13,689 --> 00:26:16,692 Hi, Bobby. 467 00:26:16,760 --> 00:26:20,296 Hey, Eugene. Salutations. 468 00:26:20,363 --> 00:26:22,599 There's been some anxiety concerning last week's police sweeps, 469 00:26:22,666 --> 00:26:25,669 together with recent court decisions regarding laws of entrapment. 470 00:26:25,735 --> 00:26:27,737 Let's review. 471 00:26:30,540 --> 00:26:33,878 [ Chuckles ] What is this? Tag team? How many lawyers does this Roberts guy have? 472 00:26:33,944 --> 00:26:36,346 We all cover for each other. 473 00:26:36,413 --> 00:26:38,749 It just seems, in the interest of judicial economy, 474 00:26:38,816 --> 00:26:40,851 a joint recommendation could save us all some time. 475 00:26:40,918 --> 00:26:43,120 I'm all for pleading this out, but not to six years. 476 00:26:43,187 --> 00:26:45,690 Listen, this guy is scum. I won't pretend. 477 00:26:45,756 --> 00:26:48,626 He could get two. What if we get an acquittal? Thought about that? 478 00:26:48,693 --> 00:26:50,761 [ Chuckles ] Not for a second. Have you? 479 00:26:50,828 --> 00:26:55,133 Six is a good compromise. Get him off the street for a long time, avoid a trial-- 480 00:26:55,200 --> 00:26:59,104 You're good. I'll settle for 10. 481 00:26:59,170 --> 00:27:02,474 Oh, and tell Ellenor nice try, goin' to the clerk. That was deft. 482 00:27:02,541 --> 00:27:04,443 Wave to Benny over there. 483 00:27:08,614 --> 00:27:11,817 You threatened to break his kneecaps? Uh, not break. 484 00:27:11,884 --> 00:27:14,586 - Dislocate. - Right in front of his lawyer? 485 00:27:14,653 --> 00:27:18,424 It would have been unethical to do it outside of counsel. He threatened me too. 486 00:27:18,490 --> 00:27:22,929 Your Honor, he vowed that he knew where I lived and he said it with vicious malice. 487 00:27:22,995 --> 00:27:26,299 - As opposed to affectionate malice. - [ Chuckles ] 488 00:27:26,366 --> 00:27:32,039 I saw that. You're finding judicial amusement in this? 489 00:27:32,105 --> 00:27:35,776 - I am absolutely astounded. - Stop being such a mole. 490 00:27:35,843 --> 00:27:38,612 I want that put on the record. 491 00:27:38,679 --> 00:27:41,248 "M-O-L-E," 492 00:27:41,314 --> 00:27:44,718 as in tiny little annoying rodent. 493 00:27:44,785 --> 00:27:47,688 Look, I heard your client's tape, and I'm sick of all this crap. 494 00:27:47,755 --> 00:27:52,593 I am hereby restraining Kevin Gibson from any contact with Ruth Gibson for 60 days. 495 00:27:52,660 --> 00:27:55,563 Any and all contact. 496 00:27:55,630 --> 00:27:58,366 And I'm fining you $200. 497 00:27:59,634 --> 00:28:02,837 You? Hold out your hand. 498 00:28:02,904 --> 00:28:05,774 - I beg your pardon? - Hold it out! 499 00:28:13,849 --> 00:28:17,653 - [ Slaps ] - You get a slap on the wrist. 500 00:28:17,720 --> 00:28:21,857 - [ Snickering ] - Put it on the record. He's mad. 501 00:28:23,593 --> 00:28:25,861 Oh, excuse me. I-- 502 00:28:25,928 --> 00:28:29,265 - I'm looking for Mr. Donnell? - Yeah, that's me. 503 00:28:30,500 --> 00:28:34,137 Gary Newman. I'm sorry. I did try to call first, 504 00:28:34,204 --> 00:28:36,440 but a recording came on saying service was disconnected. 505 00:28:36,507 --> 00:28:39,610 - Well, only for an hour. The phones are working now. - Ah. 506 00:28:39,676 --> 00:28:43,747 I'm assuming representation of Martin Parks. 507 00:28:43,814 --> 00:28:47,118 To be frank, Mr. Donnell, this is most disturbing. 508 00:28:47,184 --> 00:28:51,255 For a lawyer to bring an ex parte motion against his own client? 509 00:28:51,322 --> 00:28:55,092 Former client. Mr. Parks wouldn't pay his legal fees. 510 00:28:55,159 --> 00:28:58,363 Even so, did you send a demand letter first? 511 00:28:58,430 --> 00:29:03,301 Did you withdraw as counsel? Did you bother to give him any notice? 512 00:29:03,368 --> 00:29:05,938 Believe me, I'm not comfortable criticizing other attorneys... 513 00:29:06,004 --> 00:29:08,240 but this goes beyond unprofessional. 514 00:29:08,306 --> 00:29:13,712 I think it's actionable. You know what, Mr. Newman? 515 00:29:13,779 --> 00:29:19,318 You may be right. Tell Mr. Parks he wins, and he can take it all. 516 00:29:19,385 --> 00:29:22,588 Rebecca, sign over our entire law practice to Mr. Parks. 517 00:29:22,655 --> 00:29:25,291 Give him the office, the files, the Chapter 7 application, everything. 518 00:29:25,358 --> 00:29:28,627 - We got any petty cash? - $32.60. 519 00:29:28,695 --> 00:29:31,598 Give it to Mr. Newman, please! You think this is funny? 520 00:29:31,665 --> 00:29:35,301 Do we look amused? First rule for a plaintiff lawyer... 521 00:29:35,369 --> 00:29:37,671 is to ascertain whether or not the defendant is judgment-proof. 522 00:29:37,737 --> 00:29:41,608 I am glad that Mr. Parks is suing us. Now-- 523 00:29:41,675 --> 00:29:44,611 Now we get the counter-claim without having to file the $15.00 filing fee. 524 00:29:44,678 --> 00:29:48,515 Tell your new client thanks. And tell him I'm gonna get him. 525 00:29:49,784 --> 00:29:51,952 I'm gonna get him. [ Phone Rings ] 526 00:29:52,019 --> 00:29:54,722 See? They're working. 527 00:29:54,789 --> 00:29:58,493 Donnell and Associates. What? 528 00:29:58,559 --> 00:30:01,729 Oh, my God. 529 00:30:01,796 --> 00:30:06,101 [ Siren Wailing ] 530 00:30:13,709 --> 00:30:17,246 [ Man ] Watch your backs, guys. Some room. 531 00:30:20,182 --> 00:30:22,518 [ Police Radio, Indistinct ] 532 00:30:26,055 --> 00:30:29,358 He came in screaming. The kid shot him. 533 00:30:31,027 --> 00:30:35,298 You think that he was drunk? These people are represented by counsel. 534 00:30:35,365 --> 00:30:39,002 There will be no more discussion. Ruth, listen to me. 535 00:30:39,069 --> 00:30:42,539 They'll be taking you to the precinct. You say absolutely nothing until I get there. 536 00:30:42,605 --> 00:30:45,976 Michael, same for you. Michael? 537 00:30:46,043 --> 00:30:50,013 - You don't talk. - Okay. 538 00:30:52,616 --> 00:30:54,552 Anders versus Rhode Island, people. 539 00:30:54,618 --> 00:30:57,488 You don't even ask if they're thirsty. [ Sobbing ] 540 00:31:00,658 --> 00:31:02,460 [ Softly ] No! 541 00:31:08,099 --> 00:31:11,436 He kicked in the door. He was a madman. 542 00:31:11,503 --> 00:31:14,038 Said he didn't care what the court said. 543 00:31:14,105 --> 00:31:16,508 He started throwing things. 544 00:31:16,575 --> 00:31:19,578 Next thing-- 545 00:31:19,644 --> 00:31:22,047 I saw his neck sort of... 546 00:31:22,114 --> 00:31:24,416 exploded. 547 00:31:24,483 --> 00:31:27,587 There was blood spurting everywhere, and... 548 00:31:28,954 --> 00:31:31,056 I turned around... 549 00:31:32,892 --> 00:31:36,496 and there was Michael. [ Sobbing ] 550 00:31:36,562 --> 00:31:39,332 He shot his dad! 551 00:31:41,301 --> 00:31:45,171 Did your ex-husband-- 552 00:31:45,238 --> 00:31:47,240 Did he say he was going to kill you? 553 00:31:47,307 --> 00:31:51,812 No, but he had that look. He was-- He looked all crazy. 554 00:31:51,878 --> 00:31:54,415 All right, listen to me, Mrs. Gibson. 555 00:31:54,481 --> 00:32:00,487 Listen to every word I say to you. Listen to me. 556 00:32:00,554 --> 00:32:06,160 I don't know exactly what happened, but let me tell you what will happen. 557 00:32:06,227 --> 00:32:10,365 If Michael is charged with murder, he's gonna be doing some time. 558 00:32:10,432 --> 00:32:12,900 Somewhere. But how could they do that? 559 00:32:12,967 --> 00:32:15,938 Listen to me. 560 00:32:16,004 --> 00:32:19,274 If it's self-defense, that's fine. 561 00:32:19,341 --> 00:32:23,712 If it's defense of others-- for example, if he was defending you-- that's fine, too. 562 00:32:23,779 --> 00:32:29,051 But it's only okay if he thought Kevin was going to kill either of you. 563 00:32:29,117 --> 00:32:33,589 As I said, I don't know what happened. 564 00:32:33,656 --> 00:32:38,227 But if your ex-husband wasn't posing some kind of deadly threat, 565 00:32:38,294 --> 00:32:42,398 then Michael is in some serious trouble. 566 00:32:46,603 --> 00:32:49,138 Do you understand what I'm saying here? 567 00:32:52,076 --> 00:32:56,146 Yes. 568 00:32:56,213 --> 00:32:58,783 He was going to kill me. 569 00:32:58,849 --> 00:33:02,687 [ Sobbing ] All right. 570 00:33:07,958 --> 00:33:10,595 Could have been me that inflamed the guy. I might've provoked him. 571 00:33:10,661 --> 00:33:13,298 No, no, no, no, no. This has been comin' on, Eugene. 572 00:33:13,364 --> 00:33:17,168 Ruth even said her husband was trying to kill her. Let's not forget the tape, okay? 573 00:33:17,235 --> 00:33:21,239 I mean, you did whatever you could to prevent this. You got the restraining order. 574 00:33:21,306 --> 00:33:24,075 Alexander got the case, I'm told. This could be good. 575 00:33:24,142 --> 00:33:26,077 Yeah. She didn't help us with Roberts. 576 00:33:26,144 --> 00:33:29,348 Ah, she's-- She's a good lady, though. Straight shooter. 577 00:33:29,415 --> 00:33:33,152 Look, everything this kid's been through, if he's forced to go through a trial, 578 00:33:33,219 --> 00:33:37,023 or if he's locked up in some hole, then there's somethin' seriously wrong with things. 579 00:33:37,089 --> 00:33:40,459 [ Thunderclap ] 580 00:33:42,228 --> 00:33:45,332 ♪ [ Piano: Jazz ] 581 00:33:46,533 --> 00:33:51,438 Well, I guess this one's on the both of us. 582 00:33:51,504 --> 00:33:55,408 Me more than you. I pushed him over the edge. 583 00:33:55,475 --> 00:33:57,578 No. 584 00:33:57,645 --> 00:34:01,348 I knew how close he was to it, so-- 585 00:34:04,685 --> 00:34:07,821 I'm gonna argue self-defense. 586 00:34:07,888 --> 00:34:10,758 This kid gets stuck in some juvenile hall-- 587 00:34:13,962 --> 00:34:17,899 D.A. might look to you for a bead on the father's temperament-- 588 00:34:21,035 --> 00:34:23,004 I'll support self-defense. 589 00:34:23,071 --> 00:34:25,374 ♪ [ Continues ] 590 00:34:30,279 --> 00:34:33,215 [ Sighs ] 591 00:34:33,282 --> 00:34:35,417 My God. 592 00:34:36,786 --> 00:34:38,654 Wh-What have we done? 593 00:34:45,795 --> 00:34:48,098 I can't believe it's that simple. 594 00:34:48,164 --> 00:34:50,901 The threats were documented in court. No, actually, they weren't. 595 00:34:50,967 --> 00:34:53,103 In the divorce pleadings, there was no mention of threats. 596 00:34:53,169 --> 00:34:55,105 That's what this whole restraining order business was about. 597 00:34:55,171 --> 00:34:57,674 This guy was trying to kill her. I got all the backstory. 598 00:34:57,741 --> 00:35:00,176 I still got a kid in a Peter Pan suit-- Robin Hood. 599 00:35:00,243 --> 00:35:03,013 Yeah. who jumps up from behind the couch and murders his father. 600 00:35:03,079 --> 00:35:04,848 What was he doing with real arrows? 601 00:35:04,915 --> 00:35:07,518 He father used to take him hunting. Susan-- 602 00:35:07,584 --> 00:35:10,554 Bobby! The boy is 11 years old. 603 00:35:10,621 --> 00:35:12,957 He's already in a-- in a psychological wasteland. 604 00:35:13,024 --> 00:35:17,695 If he has to go to some facility, his life is forever shot. 605 00:35:17,762 --> 00:35:21,766 - What are we doin' here? - He's a good kid. 606 00:35:21,833 --> 00:35:25,470 Is he? From what I understand, he is the victim. 607 00:35:25,537 --> 00:35:28,606 This isn't lawyering, Susan. I promise. 608 00:35:28,673 --> 00:35:31,209 Uh-huh. 609 00:35:31,276 --> 00:35:34,446 Now, on Roberts, when you try for six years instead of 12, 610 00:35:34,513 --> 00:35:38,484 that is lawyering, isn't it? That is not fair. 611 00:35:40,819 --> 00:35:43,922 I'm just lookin' for a point of reference here, Bobby. 612 00:35:43,989 --> 00:35:46,359 When you tell me that I shouldn't let this kid be charged, 613 00:35:46,425 --> 00:35:49,362 are you saying that with the same conviction you bring to the Roberts case? 614 00:35:49,428 --> 00:35:51,898 This isn't right. And you know it. 615 00:35:51,965 --> 00:35:55,001 It's a tough world. I gotta go walk upstairs to my superiors... 616 00:35:55,068 --> 00:35:57,937 and tell them that I let a juvie killer go scot, 617 00:35:58,004 --> 00:36:01,641 and settle for six for an armed robber who put a gun up to a senior citizen's temple. 618 00:36:01,708 --> 00:36:03,743 That's one for you, one for me. Take your pick. 619 00:36:03,810 --> 00:36:09,349 This is completely unethical. [ Sighs ] You're right. 620 00:36:09,416 --> 00:36:11,518 And I withdraw the offer. 621 00:36:11,586 --> 00:36:14,021 And I'm dealing with one case at a time. 622 00:36:14,088 --> 00:36:15,990 Roberts is first. 623 00:36:17,525 --> 00:36:19,627 [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 624 00:36:27,502 --> 00:36:29,638 - Now you're tellin' me 10? - Ten is good, Lyle. 625 00:36:29,705 --> 00:36:32,140 It's the best that I can do. Yesterday, six was good. 626 00:36:32,207 --> 00:36:34,075 Listen to me. Judge White is tough. 627 00:36:34,142 --> 00:36:36,812 There's a possibility you could get life. I don't think that will happen. 628 00:36:36,878 --> 00:36:39,014 But what if he just slaps you with 20? What then? 629 00:36:39,080 --> 00:36:40,916 Maybe I should roll the dice and go to trial. 630 00:36:40,982 --> 00:36:43,185 You're not gonna beat the rap on this. 631 00:36:43,252 --> 00:36:45,822 Would every lawyer tell me that? 632 00:36:45,888 --> 00:36:50,092 [ Door Creaks, Slams ] Maybe not before they got your retainer. 633 00:36:50,159 --> 00:36:54,897 Look, Lyle, as I said, you want to fire me, fine. I won't be losing sleep. 634 00:36:54,964 --> 00:36:57,033 But 10 is good. 635 00:36:57,099 --> 00:37:00,903 One of the reasons we're getting 10 is because I got a dialogue with the D.A. 636 00:37:00,971 --> 00:37:03,340 You want to play craps? 637 00:37:03,406 --> 00:37:05,508 It's your choice. 638 00:37:05,575 --> 00:37:08,779 But I think that-- 639 00:37:08,846 --> 00:37:11,549 I think that you should take the deal. 640 00:37:14,418 --> 00:37:17,821 Okay. You take it. 641 00:37:17,888 --> 00:37:20,091 But this sucks! 642 00:37:23,427 --> 00:37:26,397 [ Softly ] I know. 643 00:37:26,464 --> 00:37:28,633 [ Buzzer ] 644 00:37:46,051 --> 00:37:48,821 He'll take it. Ten years. 645 00:37:48,888 --> 00:37:50,756 Good. 646 00:37:54,059 --> 00:37:56,562 Let's turn to our next case. 647 00:37:56,629 --> 00:38:00,800 Michael, the little boy. 648 00:38:00,867 --> 00:38:05,371 I talked to the officers, read the reports. 649 00:38:05,438 --> 00:38:08,008 I'm concluding it's self-defense. 650 00:38:09,776 --> 00:38:11,745 Good. 651 00:38:25,960 --> 00:38:30,432 Oh, the psychologist wants to see you both again in the morning. 652 00:38:30,498 --> 00:38:32,700 Okay. 653 00:38:34,202 --> 00:38:36,138 Thank you. 654 00:38:36,204 --> 00:38:40,008 I don't know how we're gonna get through this, but thank you. 655 00:38:40,075 --> 00:38:43,946 As long as Michael's not going to jail. No, he isn't. 656 00:38:44,012 --> 00:38:45,948 Hey, Mike? 657 00:38:46,014 --> 00:38:48,451 This is gonna hurt for a long, long time. 658 00:38:48,517 --> 00:38:53,989 So, uh, you don't have to be this brave Robin Hood or-- or any kind of hero. 659 00:38:54,057 --> 00:38:56,659 You just got to talk to the doctors. 660 00:38:58,661 --> 00:39:00,697 I've got to take care of my mother. 661 00:39:04,768 --> 00:39:08,838 You did that, son. Now, you got to let your mother take care of you, okay? 662 00:39:13,610 --> 00:39:16,213 - Okay? - [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 663 00:39:20,818 --> 00:39:23,053 Okay. 664 00:39:23,120 --> 00:39:28,593 Uh, y-you go ahead. 665 00:39:29,660 --> 00:39:32,763 I got some business here. 666 00:39:41,006 --> 00:39:42,941 Thank you. 667 00:39:44,743 --> 00:39:47,679 I lied to my client. You didn't lie. 668 00:39:47,746 --> 00:39:51,283 You told him 10 years was a good deal. It is. 669 00:39:51,350 --> 00:39:54,120 So it's-- It's coincidental. 670 00:39:56,088 --> 00:39:59,158 Roberts wouldn't have done better. 671 00:39:59,225 --> 00:40:02,294 And this kid gets a chance. We both know that. 672 00:40:02,361 --> 00:40:06,233 [ Elevator Bell Dings ] Yeah. 673 00:40:07,467 --> 00:40:10,770 Come on. Buy you a beer. 674 00:40:30,291 --> 00:40:33,394 Next onThe Practice. What's the problem? 675 00:40:33,461 --> 00:40:36,665 People at the bank are asking questions about the loan we extended to you. 676 00:40:36,731 --> 00:40:40,234 Somebody from Boston Fidelity called inquiring about our office expansion? 677 00:40:40,301 --> 00:40:43,738 And you informed 'em that this office was not expanding? 678 00:40:43,805 --> 00:40:47,409 [ Gasping, Gagging ] 679 00:40:47,476 --> 00:40:52,681 Talk about Ronald Martin-- how he was temporarily insane, how he wasn't responsible. 680 00:40:52,747 --> 00:40:57,753 Ronald Martin, the man who strangled Donna Braun for seven minutes. 681 00:40:57,820 --> 00:41:02,024 Then your motion is denied. Mr. Pearson, you may resume the deposition. 682 00:41:02,091 --> 00:41:04,059 You'll pay the court costs for this hearing, 683 00:41:04,126 --> 00:41:06,562 - and I'm fining you $500 to boot. - What? 684 00:41:06,663 --> 00:41:10,063 There is definitely some favorable treatment going Pearson's way. 685 00:41:10,130 --> 00:41:12,463 Intentional or not, I don't know. I don't care. 686 00:41:12,530 --> 00:41:14,996 I don't like it, and I don't like you. 687 00:41:48,130 --> 00:41:50,096 [ Woman ] You stinker!