L.A. Law (TV Series)

Second Time Around (1992)

Richard Dysart: Leland McKenzie

Quotes 

• Daniel Morales : Philip Tice aced his polygraph.

  Leland McKenzie : [Chuckles]  Well, nothing in this confession convinces me he's telling the truth. One thing is certain. This statement isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Tice can recant anytime, and there's be no evidence to prosecute him for this murder.

  Daniel Morales : I've gone over the court transcripts, you had no direct evidence. Your case against Osgood was circumstantial.

  Leland McKenzie : This was my first capital case. I was damn careful. I did my job. In any event, this is a conflict of interest for you. You'll have to drop it.

  Leland McKenzie : Given the time that's past, the D.A. is willing to waive the conflict on the condition we agree in writing not to discuss the case.

  Leland McKenzie : If I refuse, I look like I'm stonewalling to protect myself. Is that the idea?

  Daniel Morales : Leland, it's possible the man you convicted is innocent.

  [Daniel hands in the report and the story to Leland. Leland will review it] 

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Next up, People vs. Brackman.

  Tommy Mullaney : Weren't the looting charges dropped?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Yes. But a pesky disturbing the peace charges remains. One officer used an illegal chokehold while escorting me to the paddy wagon. I expressed my outrage verbally. The elbow was an accident.

  Leland McKenzie : Douglas, maybe you should pay the fine and be done with it.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : The city attorney is stopping by this afternoon. And since I have an eye witness, he'll be forced to drop the charges.

  Gwen Taylor : Would you mind if I observed? I'd like to see the process.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Bring a notebook. It should provide educational. Moving on. Osgood vs. the State of California.

  Daniel Morales : That's my pro bono case. Leland, I still need to speak with you about this one.

  Leland McKenzie : In my office right after this meeting.

  Daniel Morales : I'll be there.

  Leland McKenzie : And since we're on the subject to pro bono work, I'd like to congratulate you all on your commitment to rebuilding Los Angeles.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : While we're busy patting ourselves on the back, let me reiterate yesterday's message. McKenzie Brackman numbers are at their lowest level in 6 years. We're losing out to our competition. It doesn't take 20/20 vision to know we may not land on our feet. If things don't turn around...

  Tommy Mullaney : This is probably a lousy time to be interviewing at the D.A.'s office.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : You bet it is.

  Ann Kelsey : Just to be close to Zoey?

  Tommy Mullaney : Oh, come on, Ann, it's bigger than that. And this is no secret. I've given it a lot of thought.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : This makes our loss in our tax and domestic litigation areas seem inconsequential.

  Ann Kelsey : If that is a not so thinly veiled comment about my husband's job, you will be glad to know that he is coming home today.

  Tommy Mullaney : Goodness.

  Gwen Taylor : Congratulations.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Stuart, like myself, was a victim of events beyond his control. Mr. Arnold Becker's disappearance, on the other hand, I mean, who's kidding whom? 5 months? And nothing but a series of cryptic postcards from around the world?

  Leland McKenzie : It is puzzling.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Puzzling? It's downright irresponsible. The man is a partner in this firm. He owes it to us to be present and holding his own. There's my witness.

  Leland McKenzie : Before we adjourn, serious weight should be given to Douglas's comments. The future of McKenzie Brackman is in serious jeopardy. In the upcoming weeks, I would like you all to consider whether or not we have a future.