The Practice (TV Series)

Cause of Action (2003)

Aaron Lustig: Attorney King

Quotes 

• Judge Warren West : Ms. Frutt, we have a serious problem here. If that little girl took the stand and decided on her own to lie, then double jeopardy attaches, and Mr. Stanfield goes free. If he conspired to commit the fraud, however, double jeopardy does not attach and he can be re-tried.

  Ellenor Frutt : We understand that, your Honor, but...

  Judge Warren West : You stepped outside your role as advocates and stood before me as officers of the court!

  Ellenor Frutt : Which we deeply regret.

  Judge Warren West : I am not interested in remorse.

  Attorney King : Your Honor...

  Judge Warren West : I'm not speaking to you, Mr. King. Without asking you to reveal privilege, I would like you to either confirm or deny to me what you said to me as officers of the court.

  Ellenor Frutt : All I will say, we believed our representations to be true. Whether we continue to believe them to be true, privilege prevents us from saying.

  Judge Warren West : Mr. King, it is my finding: the mistrial was procured by fraud. Double jeopardy will therefore, not attach. Your client will be re-tried. Mr. Campbell, get the girl out of jail. Ms. Frutt, tell Mr. Shore that I am recommending him for immediate disbarment.