Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
Psycho/Therapist (2014)
Renée Elise Goldsberry: Martha Marron
Quotes
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William Lewis : [to the judge] I offered a plea that would have guaranteed a lengthy prison term and spared the victim the pain of a trial. My so-called attorney has failed to get the D.A.'s office to agree to accept my capitulation. I have serious reservations about her competence. I would like to request a change of attorney.
Judge Edward Kofax : Counselor?
Martha Marron : I'm just hearing this now, your Honor.
Rafael Barba : Are you? This is an oft-used delaying tactic of Mr. Lewis' in several trials.
William Lewis : I'm not requesting any additional time.
Judge Edward Kofax : Realistically, it would take months for a new attorney to get up to speed.
William Lewis : I don't believe it would, your Honor, if that attorney was myself.
Rafael Barba : Your honor, Mr. Lewis is simply trying to use this trial to publically humiliate and retraumatize Detective Benson.
William Lewis : Objection. I was the one who offered to spare her this burden entirely, but this is not up for debate. This is my constitutional right, is it not?
Judge Edward Kofax : It is. However, I will insist that you keep your current attorney with you to advise and if any of Mr. Barba's fears prove prescient, I will strike you with contempt. Is that understood?
William Lewis : Perfectly