Law & Order (TV Series)

Baby, It's You (1997)

Dan Frazer: Judge Barry McLellan

Quotes 

• Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : Your Honor, my clients are not defendants, and they are not named in any indictment that I am aware of, therefore I or they can speak to the press whenever we choose to.

  Jack McCoy : Your Honor, I've initiated a grand jury proceeding. I am now serving Mr. and Mrs. Janaway with subpoenas to appear before the grand jury. Miss Ross.

  [Jamie presents subpoenas to judge] 

  Jack McCoy : I ask Your Honor to order Mr. and Mrs. Janaway and their attorney not to speak about this case to anyone.

  Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : This is absurd. This has nothing to do with my clients' testimony, and everything to do with shutting them up!

  Jack McCoy : These subpoenas are valid on their face. Why they were issued is not up for discussion.

  Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : This is an abuse of his office!

  Jack McCoy : If Mr. Drake wants to quash, he has 30 days to move. Until then, Your Honor has the authority to order all parties and/or witnesses to remain silent, and to cite anyone who violates your order for criminal contempt.

  Judge Barry McLellan : Mr. Drake, once your clients have been subpoenaed, it's all done.

  Defense Attorney Leslie Drake : Your Honor, in all due deference, any order of this kind is tantamount to an unconstitutional gag order, and I intend to appeal!

  Judge Barry McLellan : Appeal all you want. Now, I'm issuing the order, and I strongly advise you and your clients to stay off the 6:00 news.

  Jack McCoy : Your Honor, Mr. Drake's clients have also posted a $250,000 reward.

  Judge Barry McLellan : Well, I'm ordering that withdrawn right now.