I'm watching the premiere of S2 of Broadchurch, and I don't understand how the family has any influence on who is prosecuting the case.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
Procedurals 1: Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You.
This thread is for procedural TV, shows where the primary idea is to figure out the case. [NAFDA]
sj - Mar 11, 2015 4:29:48 pm PDT #11135 of 11831
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Vortex - Mar 11, 2015 7:41:30 pm PDT #11136 of 11831
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I think that there's a right of private prosecution in the UK. I don't recall exactly how it works, but I think that a private individual can hire someone to pursue a criminal case against an alleged offender. And/or the government can appoint or hire a private attorney to pursue a case on behalf of the government, kind of like the court can appoint an attorney to represent an indigent client.
Typo Boy - Mar 11, 2015 9:20:12 pm PDT #11137 of 11831
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Caught up on Justified through and including ""Dark As a Dungeon". Seems like Katherine was wondering the same thing as I was - if Duffy was the snitch. Not really satisfying if Duffy, Katherine or Markham are the snitch. Hard to think of alternatives though. It having been Grady (Katherine's husband) would be a twist, but hard to er justify. Or maybe the attorney general got it all through wiretaps, and spread the word that there was a snitch to stir dissension and keep the gang from continuing - in which case he certainly succeeded, though his own life was collateral damage. Leaves how Grady died dangling, but that could be worked in. Anyway, I'm curious to see where they go with that. Or maybe the season finale ends without us ever learning who the snitch is. After the season end bloodbath, probably all candidates for snitch will be dead or imprisoned, in any case.
sj - Mar 12, 2015 1:10:17 am PDT #11138 of 11831
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Thanks, Vortex. I guess I haven't watched enough UK procedurals.
Vortex - Mar 12, 2015 1:35:44 pm PDT #11139 of 11831
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Eh, I'm an anglophile and a lawyer, I'm picky about the details :)
erikaj - Mar 14, 2015 12:24:20 pm PDT #11140 of 11831
Always Anti-fascist!
Sometimes law enforcement tries to convince everyone that someone else flipped, although not usually on such sophisticated criminals--honestly, I'm not sure about Justified now.
Juliebird - Mar 25, 2015 4:08:25 pm PDT #11141 of 11831
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Completely random thought re: Sherlock BBC:
The reason he doesn't eat on cases is because having to poop would take time away from investigating and chasing criminals. What a drag to have to find a loo in the midst of pursuit.
Also, is anyone else excited about the Christmas special where they go period piece? I know I am (yes, I do wish for another RDJ/JL movie, god help me).
WindSparrow - Mar 25, 2015 4:35:43 pm PDT #11142 of 11831
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to the Christmas special. Also I'd love a new RDJ/JL movie. Just kiss already, boys.
Connie Neil - Mar 25, 2015 4:56:38 pm PDT #11143 of 11831
brillig
Especially since it would have to be a "Oh, BTW, not dead, old chap." thing. Though I do like Mary too much to lose her.
WindSparrow - Mar 25, 2015 6:36:19 pm PDT #11144 of 11831
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Oh no, Mrs. Watson just needs to learn to share, is all.