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Now I did a job. I got nothing but trouble since I did it, not to mention more than a few unkind words as regard to my character so let me make this abundantly clear. I do the job. And then I get paid.

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Procedurals 1: Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You.

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This thread is for procedural TV, shows where the primary idea is to figure out the case. [NAFDA]

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Fred Pete - Jan 20, 2010 5:51:50 am PST #4731 of 11831

Ann, that's a ferret.

I remember a case from law school ethics class that may have something to do with TB's question.

Suspect told his lawyers where two bodies could be found. Lawyers went out, looked at and photographed the bodies, didn't inform the prosecutors.

The end result was, the court found that the lawyers acted ethically (though at least one was found guilty of something -- possibly desecrating a corpse -- because he'd moved one of the bodies). However, lawyers' careers were pretty much destroyed due to public outcry.

Here's an article about the case.

brenda m - Jan 20, 2010 6:04:51 am PST #4732 of 11831

If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Canadians may remember - didn't they find some of Bernardo and Holmolka's tapes hidden in the ceiling panels of their lawyer's office?

le nubian - Jan 20, 2010 6:13:17 am PST #4733 of 11831

"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

L&O (I think) had a case where the lawyer had possession of the murder weapon, but he sealed it and had it locked in some room in the courthouse so he could claim he wasn't in possession of the weapon but could relinquish it if asked.

Typo Boy, I know the show you are talking about. I thought the whole storyline was fucking ridiculous. I was gripped by the plot, but man they stretched credulity into silly putty.

§ ita § - Jan 20, 2010 6:19:27 am PST #4734 of 11831

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

That Frank Armani story is incredibly difficult, and one of the many reasons I couldn't imagine being in criminal law.

L&O did an episode where the killer told his lawyer where all the bodies were, and the prosecution knew the lawyer knew and tried to indict him too as a conspirator or somesuch. They failed to pierce privilege.

Sparky1 - Jan 20, 2010 6:23:53 am PST #4735 of 11831

Librarian Warlord

song playing over the end of Castle? anyone?

Pearl Jam, The End.

msbelle - Jan 20, 2010 6:27:58 am PST #4736 of 11831

I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

thank you. I was starting to venture into the ABC Castle forums for an answer.

Liese S. - Jan 20, 2010 7:51:51 am PST #4737 of 11831

"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

I can`t handle Beckett`s hurt. Castle is my light show! I liked when she said, no, I can`t handle this. And I liked the deepening of the relationships all around.

Connie Neil - Jan 20, 2010 9:40:51 am PST #4738 of 11831

brillig

I can`t handle Beckett`s hurt. Castle is my light show!

Wrod!

And I was really glad she admitted she couldn't deal with it. And Castle willing to throw money arround.

SailAweigh - Jan 20, 2010 12:55:57 pm PST #4739 of 11831

Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

For something that I thought was going to be eminently forgettable, Castle has really turned out to have staying power for me. I started watching it for the Fillion, but there is so much more to like about this show. It's become my must see show for the week, after NCIS. Thank heavens they aren't on the same night!

sj - Jan 20, 2010 4:41:29 pm PST #4740 of 11831

"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

CM: I hate goth equaling prime suspect. Liked Penelope talking with the kid.

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