Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Psycho/Therapist (2014)

John Rothman: Judge Edward Kofax

Quotes 

• 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