Fracture - Courtroom Proceedings in Attempted Murder Case
Judge Pincus:
Mr. Crawford, you have been charged with section 664 slash 187 of the California penal code: Attempted murder. Do you waive further reading of the complaint and complete statement of rights?
Public Defender:
You do.
Ted Crawford:
I do. But, I... I want...
Judge Pincus:
And do you wish to enter a plea at this time?
Ted Crawford:
Yes, not guilty. But I also want to waive my right to counsel and to represent myself.
Judge Pincus:
Surely you won't have trouble finding an attorney, Mr. Crawford?
Ted Crawford:
No, but I want to do it myself.
Public Defender:
Your Honor, if I can have a moment with my client.
Ted Crawford:
I'm not your client. Try and keep up, will you?
Judge Pincus:
Uh, Mr. Crawford, you're facing some very serious charges here. I strongly urge you to retain counsel.
Ted Crawford:
That's very kind but I believe I'm within my rights.
Judge Pincus:
Be aware that lack of counsel will not be grounds for an appeal.
Ted Crawford:
Oh, I understand. I understand.
Judge Pincus:
People have an objection, Mr. Beachum?
Willy Beachum:
Well, Your Honor, we have a verbal and signed confession. So, I would strongly advise Mr. Crawford to get a competent attorney to try and negotiate a plea.
Judge Pincus:
That's pretty damning evidence, Mr. Crawford. You wanna reconsider?
Ted Crawford:
Absolutely not.
Willy Beachum:
Huh. It's gonna turn into a circus.
Judge Pincus:
I appreciate your concern for the dignity of the court, 007. Unfortunately, the man is a tax-paying citizen and entitled by our constitution to try and manipulate the legal system like everybody else.
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