- E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy: If Worley was really afraid of them, why didn't he go to his superiors or the police?
- A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn: What good would it do? These people are beyond anyone's control, Jack. You can't punish them you can't threaten them, they're not afraid to go to prison. In many ways, they actually prefer it.
- Kyle Marsden: Let's put it this way, if there was a kite out on Worley, it's been rescinded.
- E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy: Why is that, Mr. Marsden?
- Kyle Marsden: Because the only thing sweeter than a dead C.O. is one on my side of the bars. That's a gift that just keeps on giving.
- E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy: No one denies the Brotherhood is dangerous. The issue is whether the defendant was allowed to make an anticipatory strike against one of their members. And hundreds of years of jurisprudence say no.
- Rodney Fallon: A hundred years ago there was no Brotherhood. How long are you supposed to stand on the tracks with a freight train coming at you?
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: Mr. Fallon's argument is a convincing one, Mr. McCoy. This is how the law evolves. The defendant's belief may well have been objectively reasonable under the circumstances. It's pushing the envelope, but I'm going to let the issue go to the jury.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: [Receiving a note] Counsel, in my chambers.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: [Inside the Judges Chambers] This was addressed to me. If Worley gets off, you're dead. Court officer said it was left in the gallery by a woman.
- E.A.D.A. Jack McCoy: You should have the police take custody of the note.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: They've already been called.
- Rodney Fallon: And what are we going to do about the trial?
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: We're adjourned for today. I'll meet with counsel tomorrow at 9:30.
- D.A. Arthur Branch: Your life just changed forever.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: I know.
- D.A. Arthur Branch: You could recuse yourself, declare a mistrial. It is manifest necessity.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: You know I'm not going to do that, Arthur. All defendants would have to do is threaten judges until they get the one they want. It's bad enough in the jails and prisons. If we give away the entire criminal justice system, what's the point?
- D.A. Arthur Branch: You're right.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: I'm sure you've been the recipient of a threat at sometime in your career.
- D.A. Arthur Branch: Once or twice.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: Did it stop you? Did you ever ask another prosecutor to take over a case?
- D.A. Arthur Branch: Just because I'm hard-headed doesn't mean you have to be.
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: You know it's not about that.
- D.A. Arthur Branch: Well, the defense is not going to be very happy
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: Oh, crocodile tears. They know better than anybody I'll bend over backwards to be fair.
- Rodney Fallon: Isn't it a fact, Mr. Marsden, that you authorized Mr. Trammell to murder my client?
- Kyle Marsden: [Just smiling]
- Rodney Fallon: Your Honor, would you instruct Mr. Marsden to answer the question?
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: Your answer, Mr. Marsden.
- Kyle Marsden: [Looking at the Judge] What are you gonna do, Judge? Hold me in contempt?
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: Consider it done.
- Kyle Marsden: Ooh, are sure you want to do that?
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: Are you threatening me, Mr. Marsden?
- Kyle Marsden: Why would I want to threaten you, Judge?
- Trial Judge Amanda Anderlee: You wouldn't if you know what's good for you.
- Kyle Marsden: [Just keeps on smiling]
- Rodney Fallon: No further questions, Your Honor.