Law & Order (TV Series)

Flaw (2005)

Ben Shenkman: Defense Attorney Nick Margolis

Quotes 

• Jack McCoy : We can produce a paper trail on Mr. Glass's end, fabricated account statements and prospectuses which were generated by Mr. Sullivan that provide a direct link.

  Nick Margolis : To Who? Patrick Sullivan or my client?

  Jack McCoy : Your client and Patrick Sullivan were running this scam together.

  Nick Margolis : According to Mr. Glass, who unfortunately won't be able to take the stand.

  Judge Madeline Drake : Let's show a little respect for the deceased, shall we?

  Nick Margolis : Even if the People could prove that Glass and Sullivan were ripping off their clients, their paper trail doesn't lead anywhere near Lorraine Dillon.

  Jack McCoy : We intend to show that Ms. Dillon murdered Patrick Sullivan so as to claim the spoils of their scheme herself. Documents go to motive.

  Nick Margolis : And their prejudicial effect outweighs their probative value. It does not withstand the balancing test.

  Judge Madeline Drake : You've made your point, Mr. Margolis. Multiple times. Mr. McCoy, unless you can provide more of a link - documents that reference Ms. Dillon directly, an eyewitness... I won't allow evidence of fraud in at trial.