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Legal Challenges in a Drug Case
Bob Grimes
I don't have a lot of time. I'm in the middle of a trial.
John Vukovich
What kind of trial?
Bob Grimes
It's a dope case. Client got busted smuggling fifty pounds of cocaine. I should be able to get him off, though. Seach warrant's weak.
John Vukovich
Weak?
Bob Grimes
Color of the house is listed as brown in the warrant, when in fact it's beige and yellow.
John Vukovich
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Bob Grimes
I don't make any apologies for being an attorney. If I didn't accept the case, somebody else would, without a doubt. Without a doubt.
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Legal Promises and Uncertain Outcomes
Rick Masters
You have my word you won't have to do the whole nickel.
Carl Cody
What does that mean?
Rick Masters
Grimes is the best lawyer in the state. It'll either be an appeal bond or a sentence reduction.
Carl Cody
And the check is in the mail, and I love you, and I promise not to come in your mouth...
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Contractual Demands and Consequences
Rick Masters
I want my paper, Jeff. I can't afford to have it circulating right now.
Jeff Rice
I told you I don't have it.
Rick Masters
Get it. You broke your contract with me Jeff. Now, I don't know whether you're into it but you're gonna have to suck on this until you give me back my paper!
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Loyalty Amidst Betrayal and Danger
Richard Chance
I wanna get Rick Masters.
Carl Cody
I've taken four falls, I've never ratted anybody in my life, and I've had plenty of chances, believe me.
Richard Chance
Masters is your friend. I don't blame you, I would never hang up a friend. Anybody who would is a piece of shit. Thing is, your friend tried to have you iced.
Carl Cody
That doesn't mean I'm gonna roll over and play informer. If you're looking for a pigeon, go to the park.
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Chaos Unleashed in the City of Angels
Taglines
A federal agent is dead. A killer is loose. And the City of Angels is about to explode.
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The Cost of Information in Law Enforcement
Ruth Lanier
How much do I get for the information I gave you on Waxman?
Richard Chance
No arrest, no money.
Ruth Lanier
It's my fault he's dead? It took me six months to get next to him. I got expenses, you know.
Richard Chance
Guess what? Uncle Sam don't give a shit about your expenses. You want bread, fuck a baker.
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Confrontation Over Failed Deal
Jeff Rice
Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo!
Rick Masters
Hello Jeff.
Jeff Rice
What are you doing in my crib.
Rick Masters
You sent two assholes to do Cody and they blew it. I paid you half, I want it back.
Jeff Rice
Yeah, well uh... I'm trying to get that money back myself. I had to front the whole purchase to get my people to do their thing. So I ain't got any more.
Rick Masters
Well, then uh... you better try and shit 40 grand, because I ain't leaving without it.
Jeff Rice
I owe you Cody. Next time there be no fuck-up.
Rick Masters
What next time? He's in protective custody.
Jeff Rice
Hell, protective custody don't mean shit to me! The man's dead.
Rick Masters
In a pig's ass!
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A Tense Exchange About Uncertainty
Richard Chance
You know what this is?
Thomas Ling
What's the game?
Richard Chance
It's no game. Just walk.
Thomas Ling
Why?
Richard Chance
Why? Because if you don't, I'll blow your fucking heart out.
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Confrontation and Warning on the Streets
Richard Chance
You ain't my partner! You ain't even my fucking friend. In fact, let me give you a little piece of advice: you better get your ass into protection, baby! Because you ain't shit on the streets! You understand that? You ain't got the nuts! Kiss my ass! Pussy motherfucker!
[to Vukovich]
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Choosing Collaborators in Uncertain Situations
Richard Chance
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Thomas Bateman
You must be a mind-reader. I was just going to call you. I have decided to let Vukovich work with you.
Richard Chance
Do I have a choice?
Thomas Bateman
Oh, is there someone else you'd prefer? You're welcome to fill out a Form 19, and list all the reasons you'd rather not work with him. Your info would be strictly confidential.
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Consequences of Actions in Law Enforcement
John Vukovich
We got an FBI agent killed. You hear that?
Richard Chance
What do you want me to do about it, John?
John Vukovich
It's just a matter of time before they fuckin identify us. They got a good look at us.
Richard Chance
A face is bullshit without a name.
John Vukovich
They got a make on the car!
Richard Chance
Look, they would have sent it out over the teletype if they had anything. They're grabbing at shit.
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Determined Pursuit of Justice
Richard Chance
I'm gonna bag Masters, and I don't give a shit how I do it.
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Confrontation Between Chance and Judge Cedillo
Richard Chance
If I was one of your asshole cronies, you'd be spread-eagled on your desk to do this for me!
Judge Filo Cedillo
Don't say something you'll regret later.
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Justifying Unlawful Actions in a Conversation
John Vukovich
So now you want to commit a robbery?
Richard Chance
I wouldn't call it that.
John Vukovich
What would you call it?
Richard Chance
Taking down a douche bag who's trying to break the law.
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Daily Struggles in a Tough Environment
Rick Masters
How you making it?
Carl Cody
Like every other swinging dick in this place makes it. Day by motherfucking day.
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The Importance of Front Money in Business
Eric Rick Masters
Everybody knows Rick Masters won't go near a job without front money. You should also know that I never fucked a customer out of his front money. I've been coming to this gym three or four times a week for five years. I'm an easy man to find. My reputation speaks for itself. The fact is that if you can't come up with the front money you're not for real.
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Vengeance Against Betrayal and Deceit
Carl Cody
He's a lying son of a bitch! He's probably the motherfucker who did me. He ratted me to the feds. I'll kill him when I get out! I'm gonna give that fuckin scumbag a serious headache. May God strike me dead if I don't waste him.
[about Max Waxman]
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Director Returns to Gritty Urban Storytelling
Taglines
The director of "The French Connection" is on the streets again!
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