Deadlocked Quotes

“handled the arraignment, satisfied with his choice of counsel even though he hadn’t picked Smith for his skill. Mason knew the importance of managing a client’s expectations, especially a criminal defense client whose life was on the line. Smith took it to another level, wringing any sentiment out of the equation. “It’s Ortiz’s call,” Mason said. “He can take the case to the grand jury or have a preliminary hearing. He picked the grand jury because it’s secret and you made him look bad today. It killed him to tell the judge that”
― Joel Goldman, Deadlocked

“sight all that sounds?” Harry asked. “That’s why I take my fee up front,” Smith said. “No offense, Lou,” he added. “Harry’s right. It doesn’t make sense,” Blues said. “King was acquitted of the Byrnes murders. He could take out an ad on a billboard admitting he did it and never do a day in jail. A civil case is just money and he has enough to make that go away.” “Dixon, are you trying”
― Joel Goldman, Deadlocked