1 00:00:06,046 --> 00:00:09,466 Biogreen, on paper, is owned by two individuals. 2 00:00:09,549 --> 00:00:12,761 Spencer Bagwell and Jeanine Ferrigno. 3 00:00:12,844 --> 00:00:16,806 Question is, can we connect either of them to Alex Gazarian? 4 00:00:16,890 --> 00:00:21,311 Jeanine was an aspiring thespian in high school. They grew up together. 5 00:00:21,394 --> 00:00:24,230 - What's it got to do with Sam? - We introduced Gazarian to Sam. 6 00:00:24,314 --> 00:00:26,941 We used Sam to plant that subpoena on him at the art gallery. 7 00:00:26,942 --> 00:00:28,694 We have a warrant to search the premises. 8 00:00:28,731 --> 00:00:30,795 Billing records and financial statements? 9 00:00:30,820 --> 00:00:33,948 The warrant includes your offices and the storage facility as well. 10 00:00:34,032 --> 00:00:35,950 Why are you going after Mickey? 11 00:00:36,034 --> 00:00:39,746 I think he's embarrassed your office, and you finally see a chance for payback. 12 00:00:39,829 --> 00:00:42,040 The victim was found in the trunk of his car. 13 00:00:42,123 --> 00:00:44,084 I thought you said he was getting a speedy trial. 14 00:00:44,167 --> 00:00:47,420 I said that he didn't waive his right to a speedy trial. 15 00:00:47,504 --> 00:00:50,340 - All that means is they can't delay it. - Bamba, what happened? 16 00:00:50,423 --> 00:00:53,635 Some cop gave me a hassle 'cause I parked a foot into the red zone. 17 00:00:53,718 --> 00:00:56,387 I think Dana Berg is dropping the charges 18 00:00:56,471 --> 00:00:59,766 and filing a new indictment for murder with special circumstances. 19 00:00:59,849 --> 00:01:01,893 I've been a lawyer for, like, five minutes, 20 00:01:01,976 --> 00:01:05,105 and if I fuck this up, Mickey goes away for life. 21 00:01:16,074 --> 00:01:18,618 Maggie McPherson for the defense, Your Honor. 22 00:01:19,828 --> 00:01:22,789 Ms. McPherson, this is highly unusual. 23 00:01:22,872 --> 00:01:25,834 Everything about this case is highly unusual, Your Honor. 24 00:01:25,917 --> 00:01:29,045 Am I to take it this change is permanent for the duration of the trial? 25 00:01:29,129 --> 00:01:29,963 Yes. 26 00:01:30,046 --> 00:01:31,673 Uh, Your Honor, 27 00:01:31,756 --> 00:01:35,593 can I have five minutes to discuss this with my cocounsel... with Ms. McPherson? 28 00:01:35,677 --> 00:01:38,763 - Mr. Haller... - I wouldn't ask unless it was urgent. 29 00:01:38,847 --> 00:01:39,681 Please? 30 00:01:41,307 --> 00:01:42,350 Very well. 31 00:01:55,655 --> 00:01:59,200 - What's going on? Where's Lorna? - She was drowning, Mickey. 32 00:01:59,284 --> 00:02:02,120 Between this case and keeping the firm afloat, it was too much. 33 00:02:02,203 --> 00:02:04,998 - No, she can handle it, Maggie. - Not all of it. 34 00:02:05,081 --> 00:02:08,668 She didn't wanna let you down, but she was so scared of fucking up. 35 00:02:08,751 --> 00:02:10,420 No. No, no. 36 00:02:10,503 --> 00:02:12,130 This is a bad idea, Maggie. I... 37 00:02:12,213 --> 00:02:13,506 Look around you. 38 00:02:14,716 --> 00:02:18,261 How many deputies do you usually see standing outside a courtroom 39 00:02:18,344 --> 00:02:19,470 for a bail hearing? 40 00:02:19,554 --> 00:02:21,681 How many reporters usually cover it? 41 00:02:21,764 --> 00:02:24,893 Berg is gunning for you, and the whole world is watching. 42 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:28,771 If this hearing goes south, you could be in jail today. 43 00:02:29,397 --> 00:02:30,523 You need help. 44 00:02:30,607 --> 00:02:32,233 Mick, let me help you. 45 00:02:32,317 --> 00:02:34,861 This could blow up your reputation, Maggie. 46 00:02:35,612 --> 00:02:38,114 Maybe your whole career. I can't let you do this. 47 00:02:38,198 --> 00:02:40,200 I'm already doing it. 48 00:02:41,993 --> 00:02:43,036 Listen to me. 49 00:02:45,914 --> 00:02:47,457 Hayley can't lose you. 50 00:02:48,958 --> 00:02:50,084 You understand? 51 00:02:51,377 --> 00:02:52,712 And neither can I. 52 00:02:55,715 --> 00:02:57,133 Look at the upside. 53 00:02:57,217 --> 00:02:59,260 The first time you were arrested, 54 00:02:59,344 --> 00:03:02,055 you couldn't get a word in before they put you in the cell. 55 00:03:02,138 --> 00:03:03,681 This time, we can. 56 00:03:04,224 --> 00:03:05,975 You have a shot here, Mickey. 57 00:03:07,477 --> 00:03:09,729 More like... a Hail Mary. 58 00:03:18,446 --> 00:03:19,572 Thank you, Maggie. 59 00:03:24,410 --> 00:03:26,537 It's time. You ready? 60 00:03:43,137 --> 00:03:47,642 Ms. Berg, I understand the People have obtained a superseding indictment? 61 00:03:47,725 --> 00:03:50,395 That is correct, Your Honor. 62 00:03:50,478 --> 00:03:53,314 The previous charges have been dismissed, 63 00:03:53,898 --> 00:03:57,443 and the grand jury has returned a new charge. 64 00:03:57,527 --> 00:03:58,695 First-degree murder 65 00:03:58,778 --> 00:04:01,698 with the special circumstance of murder for financial gain. 66 00:04:01,781 --> 00:04:04,200 Does defense waive a formal reading of the indictment? 67 00:04:04,284 --> 00:04:05,827 Yes, Your Honor. 68 00:04:05,910 --> 00:04:07,870 And how does the defendant plead? 69 00:04:10,832 --> 00:04:11,708 Not guilty. 70 00:04:11,791 --> 00:04:13,084 Very well. 71 00:04:13,710 --> 00:04:14,794 With a new charge, 72 00:04:14,877 --> 00:04:18,131 the issue of the 60-day speedy trial clock will have to be revisited. 73 00:04:18,214 --> 00:04:20,800 We have a motion prepared to address that, Your Honor. 74 00:04:20,883 --> 00:04:24,512 Uh, before we get to that, Your Honor, there's the issue of the defendant's bail. 75 00:04:25,221 --> 00:04:26,806 Which the court already ruled on. 76 00:04:27,515 --> 00:04:29,183 That was for a previous charge. 77 00:04:29,267 --> 00:04:33,521 But a special circumstances allegation creates a no-bail offense. 78 00:04:33,604 --> 00:04:36,524 As the court is aware, there is a presumption in the law... 79 00:04:36,607 --> 00:04:40,862 Yes, the court is well aware of the law and its presumptions, Ms. Berg. 80 00:04:41,362 --> 00:04:43,448 It does not look fondly on the People's efforts 81 00:04:43,531 --> 00:04:45,742 to maneuver around its previous determination. 82 00:04:45,825 --> 00:04:48,119 I assume the defense would like to be heard. 83 00:04:48,202 --> 00:04:49,537 Yes, Your Honor. 84 00:04:49,620 --> 00:04:53,207 The defense strongly contests the special circumstances allegation. 85 00:04:53,291 --> 00:04:57,587 This is no more than a naked ploy by the People to deprive Mr. Haller 86 00:04:57,670 --> 00:05:00,548 of his ability to effectively prepare his defense. 87 00:05:00,631 --> 00:05:01,841 The facts haven't changed. 88 00:05:01,924 --> 00:05:04,510 Mr. Haller isn't suddenly a greater flight risk. 89 00:05:04,594 --> 00:05:08,556 And frankly, the underlying allegation that Mr. Haller would somehow profit 90 00:05:08,639 --> 00:05:11,267 from the victim's death isn't just speculative, 91 00:05:11,351 --> 00:05:15,772 it's completely unfounded without any evidence whatsoever to support it. 92 00:05:15,855 --> 00:05:18,024 Your Honor, the grand jury's indictment 93 00:05:18,107 --> 00:05:20,443 eliminates the need for any additional evidence 94 00:05:20,526 --> 00:05:23,196 or a preliminary hearing to bolster the charge. 95 00:05:23,279 --> 00:05:25,365 The law is very clear on this. 96 00:05:25,448 --> 00:05:27,950 The allegation of murder for financial gain 97 00:05:28,034 --> 00:05:32,163 requires that the defendant be denied bail and go into custody immediately. 98 00:05:32,246 --> 00:05:34,832 Where he will face threats from other inmates 99 00:05:34,916 --> 00:05:36,918 and serious risk to his health. 100 00:05:37,001 --> 00:05:40,463 Every minute behind bars endangers not only his case 101 00:05:40,546 --> 00:05:41,714 but his safety. 102 00:05:41,798 --> 00:05:44,884 So defense is suggesting that all pro se defendants in custody 103 00:05:44,967 --> 00:05:46,886 are impermissibly disadvantaged? 104 00:05:46,969 --> 00:05:49,180 No, the defense is stating that this defendant 105 00:05:49,263 --> 00:05:51,599 will be impermissibly disadvantaged. 106 00:05:51,682 --> 00:05:53,017 Ms. Berg is well aware 107 00:05:53,101 --> 00:05:55,686 that the sheriff's department violated Mr. Haller's rights 108 00:05:55,770 --> 00:05:58,689 by eavesdropping on his privileged communications, 109 00:05:58,773 --> 00:06:00,441 and he caught them in the act. 110 00:06:00,525 --> 00:06:03,903 That means he not only has to fear for his safety from other prisoners, 111 00:06:03,986 --> 00:06:05,822 but he has every reason 112 00:06:05,905 --> 00:06:08,950 to fear retaliation from the guards if he's sent back to prison. 113 00:06:09,033 --> 00:06:12,787 The rules warrant an exception here to avoid a miscarriage of justice. 114 00:06:12,870 --> 00:06:15,706 I'm sorry, I thought the law applied to everyone. 115 00:06:15,790 --> 00:06:19,335 Is Ms. McPherson suggesting that Mr. Haller is above it? 116 00:06:19,419 --> 00:06:20,253 Ms. Berg? 117 00:06:20,336 --> 00:06:23,131 The law is being manipulated to fit Ms. Berg's agenda 118 00:06:23,214 --> 00:06:24,966 and unfairly impede Mr. Haller's. 119 00:06:25,049 --> 00:06:29,053 - Counsel. - The only one with an agenda here is you. 120 00:06:29,137 --> 00:06:31,681 You are betraying everything you used to stand for. 121 00:06:31,764 --> 00:06:33,975 I am not the one throwing around baseless charges 122 00:06:34,058 --> 00:06:36,185 to save face and prop up a sinking case. 123 00:06:36,269 --> 00:06:37,895 Enough, both of you. 124 00:06:38,479 --> 00:06:40,857 You will only address the court, not each other. 125 00:06:40,940 --> 00:06:42,066 Is that understood? 126 00:06:44,819 --> 00:06:45,945 Yes, Your Honor. 127 00:06:49,824 --> 00:06:51,117 Ms. Berg, 128 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:53,870 I understand very well the dictates of the law, 129 00:06:53,953 --> 00:06:56,831 but the law also provides this court the power of discretion 130 00:06:56,914 --> 00:06:59,750 to ensure that justice is administered fairly. 131 00:06:59,834 --> 00:07:03,129 While you are technically correct that the People are under no obligation 132 00:07:03,212 --> 00:07:06,007 to provide additional evidence in support of the charge, 133 00:07:06,507 --> 00:07:08,050 I am telling you that, without it, 134 00:07:08,134 --> 00:07:10,511 I will be forced to exercise that discretion 135 00:07:10,595 --> 00:07:14,265 and make a ruling on bail in an evidentiary vacuum. 136 00:07:15,266 --> 00:07:16,100 So, 137 00:07:16,809 --> 00:07:18,019 it's your call. 138 00:07:20,938 --> 00:07:22,982 A moment, please, Your Honor. 139 00:07:26,152 --> 00:07:28,404 Good. Now she's gonna put up or shut up. 140 00:07:41,000 --> 00:07:43,920 Your Honor, I can have Detective Kent Drucker here 141 00:07:44,003 --> 00:07:46,088 to testify in two hours. 142 00:07:46,172 --> 00:07:49,050 You have one, Ms. Berg. Best tell him to hurry. 143 00:08:03,314 --> 00:08:05,191 Lorna, did Mickey call? Any news? 144 00:08:05,274 --> 00:08:07,693 Not yet. I am losing it here. 145 00:08:08,402 --> 00:08:09,237 Oh! 146 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:11,155 - Hello. - Hi. 147 00:08:12,448 --> 00:08:13,282 Is this Grace? 148 00:08:13,866 --> 00:08:16,494 Grace, this is Lorna. L, this is Grace, my... 149 00:08:16,577 --> 00:08:20,540 Uh, we actually haven't had the whole official conversation yet. 150 00:08:21,707 --> 00:08:22,667 It's nice to meet you. 151 00:08:22,750 --> 00:08:24,794 The pleasure is all mine. 152 00:08:24,877 --> 00:08:28,756 And I would love to say that I have heard so much about you, 153 00:08:28,839 --> 00:08:31,884 but actually, I have not because, up until recently, 154 00:08:31,968 --> 00:08:34,595 I haven't heard anything about you at all. 155 00:08:34,679 --> 00:08:35,888 It's been a whirlwind. 156 00:08:36,472 --> 00:08:39,976 Grace took the day off to go through video from the night Mickey got arrested. 157 00:08:40,059 --> 00:08:42,144 Digital forensics is literally my job. 158 00:08:42,228 --> 00:08:45,022 Oh, I thought you couldn't find any video from that block. 159 00:08:45,106 --> 00:08:46,524 I widened out the search area. 160 00:08:46,607 --> 00:08:48,734 A couple buildings down the street came through. 161 00:08:48,818 --> 00:08:51,112 Not holding my breath. Too far away to see much. 162 00:08:51,195 --> 00:08:53,864 What about you? You going to court to watch the hearing? 163 00:08:53,948 --> 00:08:57,410 I wish I could, but Mickey asked me to handle Bamba's case, 164 00:08:57,493 --> 00:08:58,828 and his arraignment is today. 165 00:08:59,412 --> 00:09:03,291 I just got this file from the DA's office, and I have no ideas. 166 00:09:03,374 --> 00:09:06,377 - Bamba is Mickey's old driver. - And his old cellmate. 167 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:07,920 He violated his probation? 168 00:09:08,004 --> 00:09:11,424 Yes, his PO found a photo on Insta. He's hanging with his old Crip crew. 169 00:09:11,507 --> 00:09:14,719 Mmm, yeah, probation officers are scouring social media for that stuff. 170 00:09:14,802 --> 00:09:18,681 - Our caseload has tripled because of it. - Well, I have to drill into this, so... 171 00:09:18,764 --> 00:09:20,766 Hello? 172 00:09:20,850 --> 00:09:22,101 Anyone here? 173 00:09:22,184 --> 00:09:25,104 Oh, uh, Legal. Yeah, one second. 174 00:09:25,688 --> 00:09:28,691 Not a word about Mickey's hearing or that he might go back to jail. 175 00:09:28,774 --> 00:09:31,068 - Legal doesn't know. - I should probably hide, then. 176 00:09:31,152 --> 00:09:32,987 I'm, like, a terrible liar. 177 00:09:33,070 --> 00:09:34,697 I will go make some coffee. 178 00:09:36,949 --> 00:09:39,368 I know you were wondering, but I approve. 179 00:09:42,288 --> 00:09:44,415 Legal? What are you doing here? 180 00:09:44,498 --> 00:09:49,420 The assisted hellhole I'm in had a field trip to the Broad. 181 00:09:49,503 --> 00:09:50,588 Oh, that's nice. 182 00:09:50,671 --> 00:09:52,173 I've been there before. 183 00:09:52,256 --> 00:09:55,676 I only came so I could jump in a cab so I could see Mickey. 184 00:09:55,760 --> 00:09:56,594 Is he here? 185 00:09:57,178 --> 00:09:58,721 Um... 186 00:09:59,388 --> 00:10:01,849 He's with Maggie. 187 00:10:01,932 --> 00:10:03,184 Yeah, she's in town. 188 00:10:03,267 --> 00:10:04,352 Well, 189 00:10:04,852 --> 00:10:07,146 good for him, I guess. 190 00:10:07,647 --> 00:10:11,233 I was hoping he'd get an early lunch with me at Langer's. 191 00:10:11,901 --> 00:10:15,488 Are you sure that a giant pastrami sandwich is good for you? 192 00:10:15,571 --> 00:10:17,448 Don't start with me. 193 00:10:17,531 --> 00:10:22,203 Let me tell you. No matter what, you end up in the same place. 194 00:10:22,286 --> 00:10:25,456 Might as well enjoy yourself along the way. 195 00:10:26,207 --> 00:10:27,249 Mmm. 196 00:10:28,042 --> 00:10:30,711 You know what? I will eat with you. 197 00:10:30,795 --> 00:10:31,712 You will? 198 00:10:31,796 --> 00:10:33,798 As long as you lay some of your wisdom on me. 199 00:10:33,881 --> 00:10:35,925 I have a case I have no idea what to do with. 200 00:10:36,008 --> 00:10:39,261 The unwinnable is my specialty. 201 00:10:39,345 --> 00:10:40,763 But we'd better hurry. 202 00:10:40,846 --> 00:10:44,517 A number 19 with Russian dressing waits for no one. 203 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:45,768 You naughty man. 204 00:10:45,851 --> 00:10:48,604 They're gonna put a Silver Alert out for you. Just hold on. 205 00:10:48,688 --> 00:10:49,605 Gotta grab my stuff. 206 00:11:31,105 --> 00:11:32,773 Excuse me. 207 00:11:32,857 --> 00:11:33,816 Yes, sir. 208 00:11:34,442 --> 00:11:36,360 Are you the new dock attendant? 209 00:11:36,444 --> 00:11:38,529 Uh, yes, sir. Can I help you? 210 00:11:38,612 --> 00:11:44,285 Unfortunately, the sailboat in berth D28, next to my Grady-White, has been tagged. 211 00:11:44,368 --> 00:11:46,454 Probably by some punk kids. 212 00:11:46,537 --> 00:11:48,330 Oh man. That's not good. 213 00:11:48,414 --> 00:11:50,416 That's a real eyesore. 214 00:11:50,499 --> 00:11:53,961 Nobody wants to be paying what they charge here to look at that. 215 00:11:54,587 --> 00:11:59,633 And I guarantee some of my fellow members might not be as forgiving as me. 216 00:12:00,259 --> 00:12:03,012 And I would hate for you to get into trouble. 217 00:12:03,095 --> 00:12:05,765 Especially if somebody raised a stink with management 218 00:12:05,848 --> 00:12:08,601 and said you didn't do anything to fix the situation. 219 00:12:08,684 --> 00:12:11,270 Oh God. Uh, yeah. Uh... 220 00:12:11,353 --> 00:12:13,647 If it was me, I'd call the owner. 221 00:12:13,731 --> 00:12:17,026 Have them clean it up, but that's just me. You do you. 222 00:12:17,109 --> 00:12:19,111 Yes, sir. Right now. Yeah. 223 00:12:45,054 --> 00:12:46,347 Grace, look at this. 224 00:12:46,931 --> 00:12:50,059 This is from a warehouse two blocks over on another street. Watch. 225 00:12:52,895 --> 00:12:54,480 What am I looking at? 226 00:12:54,563 --> 00:12:55,773 Just keep watching. 227 00:12:59,527 --> 00:13:02,363 Holy shit. Is that guy filming Mickey's arrest? 228 00:13:03,447 --> 00:13:05,950 And is he wearing a manga mask? 229 00:13:07,201 --> 00:13:10,037 - You're into manga? - Yeah, I mean, a little bit. 230 00:13:11,205 --> 00:13:13,290 Why? Is that... that a dealbreaker? 231 00:13:13,958 --> 00:13:15,543 You're a nerd after my own heart. 232 00:13:16,502 --> 00:13:18,420 Okay. Okay. 233 00:13:19,129 --> 00:13:20,381 I need to get that video. 234 00:13:20,464 --> 00:13:21,590 What are you doing? 235 00:13:21,674 --> 00:13:24,844 I'm gonna post this all over socials. Maybe somebody can ID him. 236 00:13:26,887 --> 00:13:27,721 - Wow. - What? 237 00:13:28,305 --> 00:13:30,558 That's exactly what I was about to do. 238 00:13:31,433 --> 00:13:32,268 Great minds. 239 00:13:39,108 --> 00:13:40,609 Here it comes. 240 00:13:40,693 --> 00:13:42,319 All right, here you go. 241 00:13:43,070 --> 00:13:44,822 - Oh my. Oh my. - Thank you. 242 00:13:44,905 --> 00:13:47,032 - Look at this. - Thank you. 243 00:13:47,867 --> 00:13:48,742 Yum. 244 00:13:50,077 --> 00:13:50,953 Okay. 245 00:13:51,745 --> 00:13:55,124 So I should question the authenticity of the photo, 246 00:13:55,207 --> 00:13:57,543 make them prove it's recent enough to matter, 247 00:13:57,626 --> 00:14:01,005 and then question the officer's motivation for... 248 00:14:02,548 --> 00:14:04,258 Are you gonna eat that whole thing? 249 00:14:04,758 --> 00:14:06,093 You'll be here till tomorrow. 250 00:14:06,176 --> 00:14:09,430 What's the rush? I got nobody waiting for me. 251 00:14:10,014 --> 00:14:11,473 What about your kids? 252 00:14:12,141 --> 00:14:13,225 Don't they visit you? 253 00:14:13,309 --> 00:14:14,935 They don't visit much. 254 00:14:15,019 --> 00:14:19,440 Funny thing is, back when I was still practicing, and they were young, 255 00:14:19,523 --> 00:14:23,402 I was the one who was always busy with my cases. 256 00:14:23,485 --> 00:14:27,114 Now I got nothing but time, and they're the ones who don't have any. 257 00:14:27,197 --> 00:14:30,326 Wow. It's like that song. "Cats in the Cradle." 258 00:14:30,409 --> 00:14:33,454 You know, when the guy never has time for his son, but then... 259 00:14:34,997 --> 00:14:36,332 Yeah, that's not helpful. 260 00:14:36,415 --> 00:14:41,879 The truth is, they never cared much about the law or about my career. 261 00:14:42,379 --> 00:14:45,633 They probably resented it, and who could blame them? 262 00:14:45,716 --> 00:14:49,053 But with Mickey, he always had questions, 263 00:14:49,136 --> 00:14:53,682 wanted to know the strategies I was using, how the system worked. 264 00:14:53,766 --> 00:14:55,809 He soaked it all in. 265 00:14:55,893 --> 00:14:59,313 I was proud when he followed in the same path. 266 00:14:59,396 --> 00:15:02,733 You really stepped in when Mickey needed someone. 267 00:15:03,275 --> 00:15:06,737 You helped make him who he is, for better or for worse. 268 00:15:08,530 --> 00:15:12,117 Don't tell him I said this, but I'm worried about him. 269 00:15:12,743 --> 00:15:13,786 So am I. 270 00:15:16,622 --> 00:15:18,791 Can I please let you in on a little secret? 271 00:15:19,291 --> 00:15:23,545 Maggie didn't just happen to be here. I asked her to step in as cocounsel. 272 00:15:23,629 --> 00:15:26,048 I just... I felt like he needed the big guns. 273 00:15:26,131 --> 00:15:28,759 McPherson on the defense. 274 00:15:28,842 --> 00:15:31,512 Oh, kid, that was a great call. 275 00:15:31,595 --> 00:15:35,516 She'll know what the prosecutor's gonna do before she does it. 276 00:15:35,599 --> 00:15:38,143 This thing will be over in no time. 277 00:15:40,020 --> 00:15:41,105 I hope so. 278 00:15:41,855 --> 00:15:45,192 Now then, Detective, let's talk about the records 279 00:15:45,275 --> 00:15:48,028 that you've searched at Mr. Haller's storage facility. 280 00:15:48,112 --> 00:15:50,739 What exactly were you looking for there? 281 00:15:50,823 --> 00:15:53,325 These were nonprivileged files relating to the business 282 00:15:53,409 --> 00:15:55,077 of Mr. Haller's law practice. 283 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:57,579 I see, and were there any files 284 00:15:57,663 --> 00:16:00,249 relating to the victim in this case, Sam Scales? 285 00:16:00,332 --> 00:16:03,752 Yes, there were several because Mr. Haller had represented Mr. Scales 286 00:16:03,836 --> 00:16:05,462 in a number of different matters. 287 00:16:05,546 --> 00:16:06,922 When you searched those files, 288 00:16:07,006 --> 00:16:10,467 did you find anything relevant to your investigation of this murder? 289 00:16:10,551 --> 00:16:13,095 Yes, we did. There were copies of bounced checks 290 00:16:13,178 --> 00:16:17,307 and voided transfers from Mr. Scales to Mr. Haller, 291 00:16:17,391 --> 00:16:21,937 indicating that he had evaded payment for his legal fees repeatedly. 292 00:16:22,021 --> 00:16:25,816 And there was also a letter from Mr. Haller addressed to Mr. Scales. 293 00:16:25,899 --> 00:16:31,196 Marking this letter as People's exhibit 1, Your Honor. 294 00:16:31,989 --> 00:16:34,366 - Do you know anything about this? - No clue. 295 00:16:34,450 --> 00:16:35,909 Detective. 296 00:16:36,785 --> 00:16:39,997 Could you please read this letter aloud for the court? 297 00:16:40,080 --> 00:16:42,082 Objection, the letter is hearsay. 298 00:16:42,166 --> 00:16:44,877 It's a statement against interest, Your Honor. 299 00:16:44,960 --> 00:16:48,005 And it also falls under the business records exception. 300 00:16:49,590 --> 00:16:51,759 For the purposes of this hearing, I'll allow it. 301 00:16:52,259 --> 00:16:53,177 Go ahead, Detective. 302 00:16:53,260 --> 00:16:55,846 "Dear Sam, this will be the last correspondence 303 00:16:55,929 --> 00:16:57,639 you will receive from me." 304 00:16:57,723 --> 00:17:00,601 "You will have to find yourself a new attorney moving forward 305 00:17:00,684 --> 00:17:02,936 if you do not pay the accrued legal fees agreed to 306 00:17:03,020 --> 00:17:05,606 during our last meeting with interest." 307 00:17:05,689 --> 00:17:07,483 "From my prior representation of you, 308 00:17:07,566 --> 00:17:10,944 I know that you keep a legal fund to pay your attorney's fees, 309 00:17:11,028 --> 00:17:14,031 and I expect to be paid out of that fund immediately." 310 00:17:14,114 --> 00:17:17,367 "Otherwise, I will have no choice but to take serious further action 311 00:17:17,451 --> 00:17:20,204 using any means at my disposal." 312 00:17:20,287 --> 00:17:21,872 "This is your final warning." 313 00:17:21,955 --> 00:17:24,041 "Sincerely, J. Michael Haller, Esquire." 314 00:17:25,167 --> 00:17:31,006 "Take serious further action using any means at my disposal." 315 00:17:31,090 --> 00:17:33,759 Wow. How did you interpret that threat, Detective? 316 00:17:33,842 --> 00:17:35,302 Objection, Your Honor. 317 00:17:35,385 --> 00:17:36,804 Sustained. 318 00:17:36,887 --> 00:17:38,555 - Ms. Berg? - Withdrawn. 319 00:17:41,183 --> 00:17:44,019 Now you know what it's like to sit in my chair. 320 00:17:44,103 --> 00:17:46,730 Detective, when was this letter dated? 321 00:17:47,397 --> 00:17:48,315 June 9th. 322 00:17:48,398 --> 00:17:50,567 And when was Mr. Scales killed? 323 00:17:50,651 --> 00:17:54,029 About three months later, on September 16th. 324 00:17:54,113 --> 00:17:57,866 Oh, final warning indeed. 325 00:17:57,950 --> 00:18:00,410 No further questions. 326 00:18:00,911 --> 00:18:03,622 Maggie, look. I've never even seen this letter before. 327 00:18:03,705 --> 00:18:07,709 Izzy wrote it. It's a standard form letter to a deadbeat client. That's all. 328 00:18:10,629 --> 00:18:11,839 Detective, 329 00:18:11,922 --> 00:18:15,634 you just told the court that that letter was sent from my client to Sam Scales. 330 00:18:15,717 --> 00:18:16,802 Did you not? 331 00:18:17,469 --> 00:18:19,304 I just read the letter. That's all. 332 00:18:19,805 --> 00:18:22,558 But that wasn't exactly correct, was it? 333 00:18:22,641 --> 00:18:26,228 You read, "Sincerely, J. Michael Haller," 334 00:18:26,311 --> 00:18:29,773 but doesn't it have the letters "p.p." before Mr. Haller's name? 335 00:18:29,857 --> 00:18:30,983 Yes, it does say that. 336 00:18:31,066 --> 00:18:34,319 And do you know what those letters "p.p." stand for, Detective? 337 00:18:34,403 --> 00:18:38,657 I believe that it's Latin for per pro something. 338 00:18:38,740 --> 00:18:40,742 Per procurationem? 339 00:18:41,285 --> 00:18:42,619 And what does that mean? 340 00:18:42,703 --> 00:18:44,997 I'm not sure of an exact translation. 341 00:18:45,747 --> 00:18:48,417 It means by proxy. Doesn't it? 342 00:18:48,500 --> 00:18:51,003 Objection! Counsel is testifying. 343 00:18:51,086 --> 00:18:53,172 I'm simply trying to get the witness to admit 344 00:18:53,255 --> 00:18:55,799 what he clearly does not wish to admit. 345 00:18:56,550 --> 00:18:59,511 Overruled. The witness is directed to answer. 346 00:19:01,221 --> 00:19:02,181 Detective? 347 00:19:03,098 --> 00:19:07,060 Yes, I think that's right. It means by proxy or something like that. 348 00:19:07,811 --> 00:19:10,272 And does the letter actually have a signature on it? 349 00:19:11,190 --> 00:19:12,024 No. 350 00:19:12,107 --> 00:19:14,109 The letter was sent under my client's name, 351 00:19:14,193 --> 00:19:16,695 but he didn't actually sign it, correct? 352 00:19:16,778 --> 00:19:18,030 Correct, but that doesn't... 353 00:19:18,113 --> 00:19:21,909 Do you have any evidence that my client was even aware of this letter? 354 00:19:21,992 --> 00:19:23,285 It was in his files. 355 00:19:23,368 --> 00:19:25,662 Move to strike as nonresponsive. 356 00:19:25,746 --> 00:19:26,663 [scoffs[ 357 00:19:26,747 --> 00:19:27,581 Detective? 358 00:19:29,124 --> 00:19:32,669 I don't have a recording of him dictating the letter if that's what you mean. 359 00:19:32,753 --> 00:19:37,591 Do you have any evidence that the letter was even delivered or sent to Mr. Scales? 360 00:19:37,674 --> 00:19:38,884 No, I don't. 361 00:19:38,967 --> 00:19:42,221 But if the letter was never sent, how would Mr. Haller ever get paid? 362 00:19:42,304 --> 00:19:45,599 I'll ask the questions. Any evidence that Mr. Scales received the letter? 363 00:19:45,682 --> 00:19:48,435 Again, no, but that is not the point of the letter. 364 00:19:48,518 --> 00:19:49,394 Oh. 365 00:19:50,020 --> 00:19:51,939 Well, then, what is? 366 00:19:52,022 --> 00:19:56,735 It establishes that Mr. Scales had a fund to pay his lawyers 367 00:19:56,818 --> 00:19:59,238 and that Mr. Haller was aware of it. 368 00:19:59,321 --> 00:20:04,159 So Mr. Haller was simply asking to be paid for his legal services, 369 00:20:04,243 --> 00:20:06,119 and that makes him a murderer. 370 00:20:06,203 --> 00:20:09,081 It establishes a motive to kill. 371 00:20:09,748 --> 00:20:11,500 You never received a bill before? 372 00:20:11,583 --> 00:20:14,044 Objection. Argumentative. 373 00:20:14,127 --> 00:20:15,170 Withdrawn. 374 00:20:15,254 --> 00:20:17,839 Detective Drucker, do you have any evidence 375 00:20:17,923 --> 00:20:20,259 showing how much money was in this alleged fund? 376 00:20:20,342 --> 00:20:21,718 No. 377 00:20:21,802 --> 00:20:23,679 Any evidence the fund even existed? 378 00:20:23,762 --> 00:20:24,721 No. 379 00:20:24,805 --> 00:20:28,517 If the fund did exist, do you have any evidence to prove Mr. Haller knew 380 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:31,353 where this mystery fund was or how to access it? 381 00:20:31,436 --> 00:20:32,854 No. Not specifically, no. 382 00:20:32,938 --> 00:20:35,315 Detective, if you can't prove that Mr. Haller knew 383 00:20:35,399 --> 00:20:38,235 where Sam Scales kept the legal fund or if it even existed, 384 00:20:38,318 --> 00:20:41,530 then how can you claim he killed Sam Scales for money? 385 00:20:41,613 --> 00:20:43,407 Objection, Your Honor. 386 00:20:43,490 --> 00:20:46,785 These aren't questions about the admissibility of a letter. 387 00:20:46,868 --> 00:20:50,372 Ms. McPherson is conducting a full-on discovery interview. 388 00:20:50,455 --> 00:20:53,792 - Your Honor, I am simply trying... - I know what you're doing, Counsel. 389 00:20:54,376 --> 00:20:56,837 And you've made your point. Anything further? 390 00:20:58,714 --> 00:21:01,842 No. Your Honor, it's clear from the detective's testimony 391 00:21:01,925 --> 00:21:04,886 that the letter was neither written nor signed by Mr. Haller 392 00:21:04,970 --> 00:21:07,514 and has no relevance to this hearing. 393 00:21:08,473 --> 00:21:10,726 Your Honor, the relevance is clear. 394 00:21:10,809 --> 00:21:12,561 The defendant was owed money, 395 00:21:12,644 --> 00:21:16,064 and he thought that Sam Scales had it and wouldn't pay. 396 00:21:16,148 --> 00:21:18,191 We also have further documentation 397 00:21:18,275 --> 00:21:22,612 showing that Mr. Haller filed a lien against Sam Scales, 398 00:21:22,696 --> 00:21:25,032 which is now lodged against his estate. 399 00:21:25,115 --> 00:21:27,701 So if there is any money left in the legal fund, 400 00:21:27,784 --> 00:21:31,705 Mr. Haller stands to receive it plus interest. 401 00:21:31,788 --> 00:21:36,585 And now, Mr. Scales is no longer in a position to block that. 402 00:21:36,668 --> 00:21:39,171 The fact is that the defendant 403 00:21:39,254 --> 00:21:43,759 could not get Mr. Scales to pay in life, so he hoped to collect from him in death. 404 00:21:43,842 --> 00:21:45,093 - Objection! - Objection! 405 00:21:45,177 --> 00:21:47,679 Ms. Berg, this is your final warning. 406 00:21:47,763 --> 00:21:51,016 Save your soundbites for the press, not my courtroom. 407 00:21:51,099 --> 00:21:53,435 Of course, Your Honor. 408 00:22:06,698 --> 00:22:09,284 Ma'am, I promise I didn't see anybody come through. 409 00:22:09,368 --> 00:22:11,453 You didn't see anybody come through? 410 00:22:11,536 --> 00:22:15,916 Does this place even have security, or are you just completely useless? 411 00:22:15,999 --> 00:22:17,376 How the hell did this happen? 412 00:22:17,459 --> 00:22:20,629 Ms. Ferrigno, it appears somebody disabled one of our cameras. 413 00:22:20,712 --> 00:22:22,964 Oh, is that what it appears, dipshit? 414 00:22:23,048 --> 00:22:24,299 Listen here. 415 00:22:24,383 --> 00:22:27,886 I'm gonna call your bosses right now, and then I'm gonna call my lawyer. 416 00:22:28,387 --> 00:22:30,389 And guess who's footing the goddamn bill. 417 00:22:30,472 --> 00:22:32,808 That's right. This place. 418 00:22:39,523 --> 00:22:40,816 I swear to God. 419 00:22:53,453 --> 00:22:56,206 Why were you parked in the red in front of a police station? 420 00:22:56,289 --> 00:22:59,126 We were in a hurry. Haller told me to get in and get out. 421 00:22:59,209 --> 00:23:01,711 And when you came out, the cop was writing you a ticket. 422 00:23:01,795 --> 00:23:04,506 Yeah, I told him I'd move it, but he's all, "It's too late." 423 00:23:04,589 --> 00:23:06,007 I was like, "Come on, bro." 424 00:23:06,091 --> 00:23:10,971 And at what point did you tell him to, and I quote, "Fuck right off sideways"? 425 00:23:12,722 --> 00:23:14,391 I didn't mean him exactly. 426 00:23:14,891 --> 00:23:17,269 I was meaning, like, all cops. 427 00:23:17,352 --> 00:23:19,312 And then he asked you for your license. 428 00:23:19,396 --> 00:23:21,815 That's when he found out there was a BOLO out for you. 429 00:23:21,898 --> 00:23:23,275 - But it shouldn't be. - Why not? 430 00:23:23,358 --> 00:23:25,235 You violated your probation again. 431 00:23:25,318 --> 00:23:27,696 What? Hell no. What'd I do? 432 00:23:27,779 --> 00:23:30,115 Your nephew posted this online. 433 00:23:30,782 --> 00:23:32,492 Oh shit. 434 00:23:32,576 --> 00:23:36,705 Section 2513, special conditions of probation. 435 00:23:36,788 --> 00:23:40,417 No gang activity, no associating with gang members, 436 00:23:40,500 --> 00:23:43,128 no gang colors, no symbols. 437 00:23:43,628 --> 00:23:45,046 What were you thinking? 438 00:23:45,589 --> 00:23:47,549 - It's not what it looks like. - Really? 439 00:23:47,632 --> 00:23:49,885 Because it looks like you're about to hit a piñata 440 00:23:49,968 --> 00:23:51,470 and jump into a bouncy house. 441 00:23:51,970 --> 00:23:53,555 This is my nephew's birthday party. 442 00:23:53,638 --> 00:23:55,390 I didn't know those fools were gonna show up. 443 00:23:55,474 --> 00:23:57,476 My sister didn't say nothing to me about it. 444 00:23:57,559 --> 00:24:00,061 And you just couldn't resist a Kodak moment? 445 00:24:02,147 --> 00:24:06,401 It's not that simple, all right? If I say no, it's a whole respect thing. 446 00:24:06,985 --> 00:24:09,112 Look, I'm lucky I got out as clean as I did. 447 00:24:09,196 --> 00:24:12,199 All right, after this pic, I was out. Check it. 448 00:24:12,866 --> 00:24:14,201 Am I wearing blue? 449 00:24:14,284 --> 00:24:15,785 Am I throwing up signs? 450 00:24:15,869 --> 00:24:16,786 Hell, no. 451 00:24:16,870 --> 00:24:20,749 I'm done with that. That's why I asked Mickey for a legit job. 452 00:24:20,832 --> 00:24:23,376 Then why were you carrying a gun, Bamba? 453 00:24:23,460 --> 00:24:26,880 The cop who searched you found an unregistered 9-millimeter. 454 00:24:26,963 --> 00:24:29,758 'Cause you told me it was my job to protect Mickey. 455 00:24:30,342 --> 00:24:32,802 With all this shit going down, of course I got a strap. 456 00:24:35,055 --> 00:24:37,098 So much for the best intentions. 457 00:24:38,517 --> 00:24:43,730 Okay, you are looking at one year for probation violation, 458 00:24:43,813 --> 00:24:46,191 up to three years for the gun, 459 00:24:46,274 --> 00:24:49,110 and if they tack on gang enhancement, which they probably will, 460 00:24:49,194 --> 00:24:52,531 you could go away for seven years, Bamba. 461 00:24:55,992 --> 00:24:57,118 So I'm fucked. 462 00:25:05,168 --> 00:25:06,920 Are you getting rid of your ink? 463 00:25:09,172 --> 00:25:10,549 Been burning them off. 464 00:25:11,049 --> 00:25:13,552 The cash that Mickey gave me inside to have his back. 465 00:25:14,761 --> 00:25:17,180 It's not cheap, and it takes a minute. 466 00:25:19,349 --> 00:25:20,642 Do you have receipts? 467 00:25:22,143 --> 00:25:23,270 Haller and Associates. 468 00:25:23,353 --> 00:25:25,939 I'm calling from Sunset Ridge Assisted Living. 469 00:25:26,022 --> 00:25:27,983 We've got a bit of a situation. 470 00:25:28,066 --> 00:25:31,278 Mr. David Siegel has gone missing from a field trip, 471 00:25:31,361 --> 00:25:34,614 and this office is listed as one of his emergency contacts. 472 00:25:34,698 --> 00:25:37,367 - Mm-hmm. - Any idea where we might find him? 473 00:25:37,450 --> 00:25:38,952 Have you tried Langer's Deli? 474 00:25:39,035 --> 00:25:41,955 - You're kidding me. - Nope. That's where I'd start. 475 00:25:43,498 --> 00:25:46,543 I gotta run. Bye. Somebody ID the guy in the mask? 476 00:25:46,626 --> 00:25:49,963 Better. This guy says they are the guy in the mask. They sent the video. 477 00:26:04,269 --> 00:26:06,646 Hold on, did the cop just toss something in his car? 478 00:26:06,730 --> 00:26:09,107 Looks like it. Why? Is that important? 479 00:26:09,733 --> 00:26:11,151 I don't know. 480 00:26:12,110 --> 00:26:14,779 Maybe. Mickey thinks the guy had a burner phone, 481 00:26:14,863 --> 00:26:17,282 and someone used it to tip him off to pull him over. 482 00:26:24,748 --> 00:26:25,707 Who sent this? 483 00:26:25,790 --> 00:26:29,210 They didn't ID themselves, but their username is Demon Fox. 484 00:26:29,294 --> 00:26:30,962 Can you ask them if they'll meet me? 485 00:26:31,546 --> 00:26:33,965 If we use this at trial, they need to testify. 486 00:26:34,049 --> 00:26:38,511 Whoa. You wanna meet some guy in a mask from the Internet? Alone? 487 00:26:38,595 --> 00:26:41,264 No, have you ever listened to a true-crime podcast? 488 00:26:41,348 --> 00:26:42,265 I'll go with you. 489 00:26:43,350 --> 00:26:44,976 You don't know if they're willing to meet. 490 00:26:45,060 --> 00:26:46,936 What, do I look like an amateur? 491 00:26:47,437 --> 00:26:50,982 I already asked. The park in front of the library, two o'clock. 492 00:26:51,650 --> 00:26:53,068 Now you really love me, huh? 493 00:26:58,073 --> 00:27:01,534 Ms. Berg, do you have further evidence to offer at this time? 494 00:27:01,618 --> 00:27:02,577 No, Your Honor. 495 00:27:02,661 --> 00:27:06,748 I simply urge the court to adhere to the letter of the law. 496 00:27:06,831 --> 00:27:09,250 Judicial discretion is wide-ranging, 497 00:27:09,334 --> 00:27:12,128 but it does not extend to grand jury findings 498 00:27:12,212 --> 00:27:14,255 or legislative mandates. 499 00:27:14,339 --> 00:27:15,423 Respectfully. 500 00:27:17,717 --> 00:27:20,220 Your Honor, may I please address the court? 501 00:27:21,179 --> 00:27:22,722 Be brief, Ms. McPherson. 502 00:27:22,806 --> 00:27:24,516 I just wanted to point out 503 00:27:24,599 --> 00:27:28,603 that our system of bail is designed to protect the community 504 00:27:28,687 --> 00:27:31,690 and ensure that the accused is held to answer. 505 00:27:31,773 --> 00:27:34,484 Mr. Haller has been free on bond now 506 00:27:34,567 --> 00:27:36,778 for three weeks without any attempt to flee. 507 00:27:36,861 --> 00:27:39,239 In fact, he sought this court's permission 508 00:27:39,322 --> 00:27:43,326 to leave the state for a witness interview and returned the same day as directed. 509 00:27:43,410 --> 00:27:47,163 He has not been a threat to anyone. If anything, he has been threatened. 510 00:27:47,247 --> 00:27:49,082 Your Honor, I must say... 511 00:27:49,165 --> 00:27:51,209 You've had your turn, Ms. Berg. 512 00:27:51,793 --> 00:27:52,794 Continue, Counsel. 513 00:27:52,877 --> 00:27:55,755 Furthermore, let's not forget the big picture here. 514 00:27:55,839 --> 00:27:58,591 This court does have the discretion to ensure a fair trial. 515 00:27:58,675 --> 00:28:01,094 That means not only adhering to the letter of the law, 516 00:28:01,177 --> 00:28:03,096 but also to its spirit. 517 00:28:03,179 --> 00:28:06,224 You already decided the issue of bail weeks ago. 518 00:28:06,307 --> 00:28:07,892 In the interest of justice 519 00:28:07,976 --> 00:28:10,228 and due deference to the authority of this court, 520 00:28:10,311 --> 00:28:14,566 I respectfully request that bail remain as previously set, 521 00:28:14,649 --> 00:28:18,069 allowing Mr. Haller to remain free to fight these charges. 522 00:28:18,570 --> 00:28:19,529 Thank you. 523 00:28:25,702 --> 00:28:28,955 As much as I'd love to power through this afternoon, 524 00:28:29,456 --> 00:28:31,583 my type 1 diabetes insists otherwise. 525 00:28:31,666 --> 00:28:35,378 The defense has indicated they wish to be heard on the issue of speedy trial. 526 00:28:35,462 --> 00:28:37,630 So we'll take a recess now, and when we return, 527 00:28:37,714 --> 00:28:40,967 I'll hear that argument, and I'll make my decision. 528 00:28:41,050 --> 00:28:42,093 Court is adjourned. 529 00:28:42,177 --> 00:28:43,720 Oh, Your Honor. 530 00:28:43,803 --> 00:28:46,848 Given the situation, we request that Mr. Haller 531 00:28:46,931 --> 00:28:49,434 be required to remain in the building during the break. 532 00:28:49,517 --> 00:28:51,895 Come on. Seriously, you wanna monitor me? 533 00:28:53,354 --> 00:28:55,482 Um... Very well, Mr. Haller. 534 00:28:55,982 --> 00:28:59,694 You have the company of these deputies to ensure you don't stray too far. 535 00:29:00,570 --> 00:29:02,447 Forget it. It's just procedure. 536 00:29:03,031 --> 00:29:07,368 Berg's really pinning her whole case on some bounced checks and a form letter? 537 00:29:07,452 --> 00:29:10,038 She's just using that to put you back behind bars. 538 00:29:10,121 --> 00:29:11,831 But I know Dana. 539 00:29:11,915 --> 00:29:14,709 She's got something else, Haller. I'm sure of it. 540 00:29:14,793 --> 00:29:18,171 And she's not gonna let us know what it is until she absolutely has to. 541 00:29:18,254 --> 00:29:21,549 I have no idea what it is, but if she wants a fight, she'll get one. 542 00:29:22,634 --> 00:29:23,802 You were great. 543 00:29:23,885 --> 00:29:25,512 Just doing my job. 544 00:29:26,346 --> 00:29:29,307 You hungry? You got another hour of freedom, at least. 545 00:29:29,390 --> 00:29:30,517 Some time with me? 546 00:29:35,897 --> 00:29:37,774 - No deal. - Why no deal? 547 00:29:37,857 --> 00:29:40,068 He wasn't violating his probation. 548 00:29:40,151 --> 00:29:43,738 The photo was a big misunderstanding. He was practically coerced into taking it. 549 00:29:43,822 --> 00:29:46,991 Coercion is your angle. You learn that from your boss? 550 00:29:47,575 --> 00:29:50,620 I must have asshole written across my forehead today. 551 00:29:50,703 --> 00:29:52,455 No, just Botox. 552 00:29:52,539 --> 00:29:55,333 But guess who won't have Crip tattooed across his knuckles? 553 00:29:55,416 --> 00:29:59,087 These prove my client is trying to erase his past, not relive it. 554 00:29:59,170 --> 00:30:01,297 The guy is genuinely trying to turn his life around, 555 00:30:01,381 --> 00:30:03,591 which is a lot harder to do when you're back in jail. 556 00:30:04,509 --> 00:30:07,470 Look. Even if I were to drop the probation violation 557 00:30:07,554 --> 00:30:10,598 and the gang enhancement, we still have the unregistered gun charge. 558 00:30:10,682 --> 00:30:12,725 He can't exactly get that removed now, can he? 559 00:30:12,809 --> 00:30:15,019 Okay, that one was my fault. 560 00:30:15,103 --> 00:30:17,272 I told him he had to protect Mickey. 561 00:30:17,355 --> 00:30:19,482 Obviously, there was a misunderstanding. 562 00:30:20,608 --> 00:30:22,610 Okay, nice try, but no cigar. 563 00:30:23,194 --> 00:30:25,697 I'm pushing for the max. Three years. 564 00:30:25,780 --> 00:30:27,532 You know how this ends. 565 00:31:51,950 --> 00:31:53,868 - Excuse me. - Señor. 566 00:31:53,952 --> 00:31:57,664 I'm looking for my brother. I think he might be staying here. 567 00:31:58,164 --> 00:31:59,415 You seen this guy lately? 568 00:32:01,876 --> 00:32:03,002 Ah. 569 00:32:03,586 --> 00:32:04,712 Sí. 570 00:32:05,505 --> 00:32:06,506 Uh... 571 00:32:08,257 --> 00:32:09,467 Uh... 572 00:32:19,185 --> 00:32:20,520 Por favor? 573 00:32:28,528 --> 00:32:31,155 He's been here all week. That room right there. 574 00:32:32,115 --> 00:32:33,282 Thanks, man. 575 00:32:43,042 --> 00:32:47,130 I'm torn between a husky, and like a basset hound. You know? 576 00:32:47,672 --> 00:32:49,757 Those are two very different vibes. 577 00:32:50,341 --> 00:32:52,427 - I contain multitudes. - Ah. 578 00:32:53,011 --> 00:32:54,012 What about you? 579 00:32:54,512 --> 00:32:55,805 Uh... 580 00:32:55,888 --> 00:32:59,058 Maybe a Bichon. Something fluffy I can carry in a bag. 581 00:32:59,642 --> 00:33:02,603 Classic fluffball. Okay, I see you. I see you. 582 00:33:02,687 --> 00:33:04,939 Maybe we can, like, meet in the middle. 583 00:33:05,023 --> 00:33:06,774 We can get, like, a cocker-doodle. 584 00:33:06,858 --> 00:33:07,859 Uh... 585 00:33:07,942 --> 00:33:11,612 Or I... may... I can get a cocker-doodle, just me alone. 586 00:33:12,447 --> 00:33:14,824 Nice dog. Are you Izzy? 587 00:33:14,907 --> 00:33:15,867 You're Demon Fox? 588 00:33:15,950 --> 00:33:18,870 Just call me April if it's easier. Is this your girlfriend? 589 00:33:19,454 --> 00:33:20,913 Oh. Uh... 590 00:33:20,997 --> 00:33:23,916 Oh, come on. Get over it already. You're so cute together. 591 00:33:24,876 --> 00:33:27,462 So is this, like, your thing? Recording cops? 592 00:33:27,545 --> 00:33:29,672 When they're being assholes, which is always. 593 00:33:29,756 --> 00:33:32,425 The one in your video definitely was. I wanna use it against him. 594 00:33:32,508 --> 00:33:34,135 Sure. How much? 595 00:33:34,802 --> 00:33:36,095 Uh... 596 00:33:37,096 --> 00:33:38,056 For free. 597 00:33:38,139 --> 00:33:40,183 - No, thanks. - Wait, no. 598 00:33:40,808 --> 00:33:43,603 It's for my boss, Mickey Haller, the guy who got pulled over. 599 00:33:43,686 --> 00:33:45,730 She needs to use the video in court for his trial. 600 00:33:45,813 --> 00:33:48,232 There are serious ethical issues with paying for evidence. 601 00:33:48,316 --> 00:33:51,402 In court? Is it, like, a big case? 602 00:33:51,486 --> 00:33:55,406 - Look up Lincoln Lawyer. It's all over. - No, yeah, it is super high profile. 603 00:33:55,490 --> 00:33:57,158 I mean, this is... this is huge. 604 00:33:57,241 --> 00:34:00,536 And if we use your video, we might need you to authenticate it so... 605 00:34:01,537 --> 00:34:02,955 I could be on TV. 606 00:34:04,040 --> 00:34:05,583 It is possible. 607 00:34:05,666 --> 00:34:07,085 - It is, yes. - Yes. 608 00:34:52,547 --> 00:34:54,841 Hey, kid. How'd the case go? 609 00:34:54,924 --> 00:34:57,844 She dropped the probation violation but dug in on the gun. 610 00:34:58,553 --> 00:35:00,012 How many years? 611 00:35:00,096 --> 00:35:03,141 Well, she wanted three years, but I got her down to sixteen months. 612 00:35:03,224 --> 00:35:06,185 Sixteen months? That's fantastic. 613 00:35:06,269 --> 00:35:08,062 - It is? - Are you kidding? 614 00:35:08,146 --> 00:35:11,399 For a convicted gang member with a gun 615 00:35:11,482 --> 00:35:13,442 on a probation violation, 616 00:35:13,526 --> 00:35:16,571 with good behavior, he'll be out in less than a year. 617 00:35:16,654 --> 00:35:17,780 That's amazing. 618 00:35:17,864 --> 00:35:20,324 Yeah. I guess so. 619 00:35:20,408 --> 00:35:25,580 If you want to do this long-term, kid, you need to learn something. 620 00:35:25,663 --> 00:35:27,623 Home runs are rare. 621 00:35:27,707 --> 00:35:30,001 Swing for the fences all you want, 622 00:35:30,084 --> 00:35:33,171 but in this game, you're lucky when you get a single. 623 00:35:33,254 --> 00:35:37,508 And in my book, you just reached second base standing up. 624 00:35:37,592 --> 00:35:40,845 I don't know what any of that means, but it sounds good. 625 00:35:40,928 --> 00:35:42,597 Thanks, Legal. I really needed that. 626 00:35:42,680 --> 00:35:44,724 - Next stop, Vermont Boulevard. - Where are you? 627 00:35:44,807 --> 00:35:48,269 Well, it was too late to get back to the museum, 628 00:35:48,352 --> 00:35:49,645 so I took a bus. 629 00:35:49,729 --> 00:35:51,564 The bus? Why wouldn't you take an Uber? 630 00:35:51,647 --> 00:35:55,109 In case you hadn't noticed, kid, I'm on a fixed income. 631 00:35:55,193 --> 00:35:59,989 Besides, I used to pick up clients on the bus all the time. 632 00:36:00,072 --> 00:36:04,035 Nothing beats taking in the city's raw essence. 633 00:36:04,118 --> 00:36:05,912 I think that's probably just urine. 634 00:36:05,995 --> 00:36:07,872 I've smelled worse, 635 00:36:07,955 --> 00:36:10,082 and if you stay in this, you will too. 636 00:36:10,750 --> 00:36:12,543 Well... 637 00:36:14,128 --> 00:36:17,215 I have to go sell this to my client. Thanks again, Legal. 638 00:36:18,257 --> 00:36:19,592 Go get 'em, kid. 639 00:36:35,274 --> 00:36:36,442 Not much of a last meal. 640 00:36:36,525 --> 00:36:38,778 It's not gonna be your last meal. 641 00:36:39,487 --> 00:36:40,696 What's the saying? 642 00:36:41,197 --> 00:36:42,657 Prosecutor can get a 643 00:36:43,282 --> 00:36:45,743 grand jury to indict a ham sandwich if they want. 644 00:36:48,412 --> 00:36:50,873 Let's go over what you're gonna say for the speedy trial motion. 645 00:36:50,957 --> 00:36:52,166 I wanna be on the same page. 646 00:36:52,250 --> 00:36:54,669 Whoa. What I'm gonna say? I thought you were doing it. 647 00:36:54,752 --> 00:36:58,631 I was, but I don't think it's doing you any good being on the sidelines. 648 00:36:59,674 --> 00:37:03,177 I don't know, Maggie. I'm not in the best headspace right now. 649 00:37:03,261 --> 00:37:05,638 Which is why you need to focus on something. 650 00:37:05,721 --> 00:37:08,015 Court is where you shine, Haller. 651 00:37:08,599 --> 00:37:10,977 Besides, if I have to say one more word to Dana Berg, 652 00:37:11,060 --> 00:37:13,354 I might reach across and strangle her. 653 00:37:18,150 --> 00:37:20,987 You truly were amazing this morning, Maggie. 654 00:37:23,531 --> 00:37:25,116 So grateful you're here with me. 655 00:37:26,325 --> 00:37:28,035 I don't know what I'd do if... 656 00:37:32,957 --> 00:37:36,210 You're gonna get through this, Mick. You hear me? 657 00:37:36,294 --> 00:37:37,503 Yeah. 658 00:37:44,427 --> 00:37:48,347 - Hey, Cisco. What's up? Everything okay? - Shouldn't I be the one asking you that? 659 00:37:48,431 --> 00:37:51,142 We're still waiting on the judge. No news yet. 660 00:37:51,225 --> 00:37:53,394 I got something that might make you happy. 661 00:37:53,477 --> 00:37:54,729 I think I found him. 662 00:37:54,812 --> 00:37:56,939 - Who, Gazarian? - Yeah. 663 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:59,775 He's holed up at a hotel with his girlfriend. 664 00:37:59,859 --> 00:38:02,111 Oh, yes! I love you, Cisco. 665 00:38:02,862 --> 00:38:05,698 Let's not count our chickens before they hatch. 666 00:38:05,781 --> 00:38:08,242 I'm gonna stake 'em out, see what they do next. 667 00:38:08,326 --> 00:38:10,202 All right, just try not to lose him. 668 00:38:10,286 --> 00:38:12,413 Don't worry. I got this. 669 00:38:12,496 --> 00:38:15,499 And, Mick, give 'em hell today. 670 00:38:16,208 --> 00:38:17,084 Oh, you know it. 671 00:38:21,589 --> 00:38:23,257 Turn the fuck around. 672 00:38:24,717 --> 00:38:26,385 Are you deaf? Turn around. 673 00:38:46,197 --> 00:38:48,783 You want to fuck with the boss? We'll fucking end you! 674 00:38:50,326 --> 00:38:53,496 - What do we do with him? - Throw him in the back. I'll drive. 675 00:38:55,414 --> 00:38:56,415 Hey! 676 00:38:59,585 --> 00:39:00,544 Hey! 677 00:39:06,926 --> 00:39:09,929 It's really two sides of the same coin, right? 678 00:39:10,012 --> 00:39:13,391 The fairness argument, but from two different angles. 679 00:39:13,474 --> 00:39:17,103 Yeah, but I wanna make it clear that I never wavered about it. 680 00:39:18,312 --> 00:39:20,773 Hayley. What are you doing here? Everything okay? 681 00:39:20,856 --> 00:39:23,192 - Yeah, I'm fine. - Don't you have class? 682 00:39:23,275 --> 00:39:25,403 I do, but I'm sort of skipping. 683 00:39:25,486 --> 00:39:27,405 - Hayley. - It's just this once. 684 00:39:27,488 --> 00:39:28,614 I wanna be here. 685 00:39:28,697 --> 00:39:30,908 Honey, please. Just go back to school, all right? 686 00:39:30,991 --> 00:39:33,744 I don't wanna screw up your life more than I already have. 687 00:39:33,828 --> 00:39:35,162 Dad, I'm not going anywhere. 688 00:39:35,246 --> 00:39:39,375 Come on. My mom and dad finally on the same side? 689 00:39:39,458 --> 00:39:41,961 It's the dream team. You think I'd miss this? 690 00:39:42,461 --> 00:39:44,880 Can't really argue with that. 691 00:39:46,132 --> 00:39:47,049 Come here. 692 00:39:48,092 --> 00:39:48,926 Love you. 693 00:39:49,009 --> 00:39:49,885 You too. 694 00:39:50,553 --> 00:39:51,762 Love you both. 695 00:39:57,977 --> 00:39:59,395 You may proceed, Mr. Haller. 696 00:40:06,986 --> 00:40:07,945 Your Honor. 697 00:40:08,946 --> 00:40:10,114 From day one, 698 00:40:10,739 --> 00:40:12,741 I've been consistent about two things. 699 00:40:13,742 --> 00:40:17,997 That I am innocent, and that I wouldn't agree to any delays. 700 00:40:19,373 --> 00:40:21,584 I did not commit this crime, 701 00:40:21,667 --> 00:40:24,211 and I want my trial as soon as possible. 702 00:40:24,295 --> 00:40:25,671 This is a game of chicken. 703 00:40:26,714 --> 00:40:28,591 And as this trial has drawn closer, 704 00:40:28,674 --> 00:40:31,343 the prosecution have been the ones to blink. 705 00:40:34,096 --> 00:40:36,724 The prosecution also knows that their case is full of holes 706 00:40:36,807 --> 00:40:38,350 and hanging by a thread, 707 00:40:38,434 --> 00:40:42,229 while I have innocence and reasonable doubt on my side. 708 00:40:43,481 --> 00:40:45,649 And filing a new indictment is nothing more 709 00:40:45,733 --> 00:40:48,486 than a desperate bid on their part to buy more time. 710 00:40:48,569 --> 00:40:52,156 But time is the one thing I refuse to give. 711 00:40:52,865 --> 00:40:56,410 I know the game, Your Honor. Every lawyer has a bag of tricks. 712 00:40:56,494 --> 00:40:58,913 There's nothing pure about the law in a courtroom. 713 00:40:58,996 --> 00:41:02,875 But dropping the charge and talking a grand jury into a new one, 714 00:41:03,459 --> 00:41:05,127 that's not a strategy. 715 00:41:05,211 --> 00:41:07,296 That's an attempt to bury me alive. 716 00:41:07,379 --> 00:41:10,174 They wanna lock me up so I can't prepare my defense, 717 00:41:10,257 --> 00:41:12,718 and then restart the clock, giving them 60 more days 718 00:41:12,801 --> 00:41:14,803 to shore up their case. 719 00:41:14,887 --> 00:41:17,348 It's a cheap power play. Nothing more. 720 00:41:23,896 --> 00:41:25,064 Is it legal? 721 00:41:26,524 --> 00:41:28,609 Is it within code? 722 00:41:31,737 --> 00:41:32,655 Maybe. 723 00:41:34,198 --> 00:41:35,491 But is it fair? 724 00:41:37,952 --> 00:41:40,079 Is it in the pursuit of justice? 725 00:41:41,914 --> 00:41:43,040 Not a chance. 726 00:41:44,959 --> 00:41:47,670 You can lock me up. You can throw me back in jail. 727 00:41:47,753 --> 00:41:51,131 You can delay the search for truth that a trial is supposed to be. 728 00:41:51,215 --> 00:41:54,218 But one way or another, that truth is gonna come out. 729 00:41:54,301 --> 00:41:58,013 I say let's get to it now instead of later at the prosecutor's convenience. 730 00:41:58,514 --> 00:41:59,682 Thank you, Your Honor. 731 00:42:03,936 --> 00:42:05,521 Any response, Ms. Berg? 732 00:42:05,604 --> 00:42:10,442 Your Honor, I'll keep it brief since Mr. Haller made my argument for me. 733 00:42:10,526 --> 00:42:14,863 Referring this case to the grand jury is both legal and routine 734 00:42:14,947 --> 00:42:17,616 in this courthouse and all over the country. 735 00:42:18,117 --> 00:42:19,660 It isn't a delay tactic, 736 00:42:19,743 --> 00:42:24,999 and it is about justice for the real victim here, Sam Scales. 737 00:42:25,499 --> 00:42:28,711 Our case against the defendant is growing stronger every day. 738 00:42:28,794 --> 00:42:30,296 That's what he fears. 739 00:42:30,379 --> 00:42:36,468 He hopes rushing to trial will prevent our mounting evidence from crushing him. 740 00:42:37,136 --> 00:42:39,930 But, as he said, the truth is unavoidable. 741 00:42:40,014 --> 00:42:43,183 It is coming for him whether he likes it or not. 742 00:42:43,267 --> 00:42:47,646 And we would urge the court to not allow him to try and outrun it. 743 00:42:48,272 --> 00:42:49,189 Thank you. 744 00:43:00,659 --> 00:43:03,537 It's Cisco. Leave a message. 745 00:43:03,621 --> 00:43:05,998 Hey, just checking in. I'm at the courthouse. 746 00:43:06,081 --> 00:43:07,916 Think I can catch the end of the hearing. 747 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,793 Just wanted to see how everything went. 748 00:43:09,877 --> 00:43:11,754 Let me know. I love you. Bye. 749 00:43:12,421 --> 00:43:13,922 Oh. 750 00:43:14,006 --> 00:43:15,424 Hey, where are you? 751 00:43:15,507 --> 00:43:16,759 Oh, sorry. 752 00:43:16,842 --> 00:43:19,094 Yes, this is Lorna Crane. Who is this? 753 00:43:27,436 --> 00:43:29,396 This is a unique situation. 754 00:43:29,480 --> 00:43:32,149 It's usually the defendant who seeks to delay 755 00:43:32,232 --> 00:43:34,943 and put off the inevitable, but not here. 756 00:43:35,027 --> 00:43:36,987 Mr. Haller wants this behind him. 757 00:43:37,488 --> 00:43:39,573 But he also wants to be free to build his case. 758 00:43:39,657 --> 00:43:43,285 On the other hand, the People only get one shot at this, 759 00:43:43,369 --> 00:43:45,704 and time to prepare is crucial. 760 00:43:45,788 --> 00:43:47,748 It is equally crucial that I make a decision 761 00:43:47,831 --> 00:43:49,625 that is fair to both sides. 762 00:43:50,334 --> 00:43:53,337 For that reason, the court is inclined to split the baby. 763 00:43:54,046 --> 00:43:57,508 But I will let the defendant choose how that split is made. 764 00:43:57,591 --> 00:43:59,176 Mr. Haller, you decide. 765 00:43:59,843 --> 00:44:03,764 You can either continue your current bail and waive your right to a speedy trial, or 766 00:44:03,847 --> 00:44:07,309 I will revoke bail and remand you, but refuse to change the trial calendar, 767 00:44:08,227 --> 00:44:10,312 leaving your speedy trial date in place. 768 00:44:12,356 --> 00:44:16,068 I understand this is a momentous decision, so I will allow you a moment to confer. 769 00:44:16,151 --> 00:44:17,695 But just a moment. 770 00:44:18,612 --> 00:44:20,197 This is an uncomfortable position, 771 00:44:20,280 --> 00:44:22,282 and the court will not remain in it for long. 772 00:44:39,216 --> 00:44:41,260 Mickey, I know you want this to be over with, 773 00:44:41,343 --> 00:44:43,804 but maybe you should waive the speedy trial. 774 00:44:43,887 --> 00:44:48,434 No, no. If I do that, Berg will just delay and delay for God knows how long. 775 00:44:48,517 --> 00:44:50,561 Maybe a year before I get to trial. 776 00:44:51,145 --> 00:44:52,396 I'm innocent, Maggie. 777 00:44:52,479 --> 00:44:55,315 As long as this is hanging over my head, I don't look innocent. 778 00:44:55,399 --> 00:44:59,236 I can't go on like this, and I can't put Hayley through it anymore. 779 00:44:59,820 --> 00:45:01,530 I need this to be over. 780 00:45:01,613 --> 00:45:04,742 But going back to jail? Think about what that might do to Hayley. 781 00:45:06,994 --> 00:45:08,704 Lorna, everything okay? 782 00:45:08,787 --> 00:45:09,872 Um... 783 00:45:10,956 --> 00:45:11,790 Hey. 784 00:45:13,208 --> 00:45:14,877 I have something I have to tell you. 785 00:45:14,960 --> 00:45:19,006 Before you say anything, what I put on you, it wasn't fair. 786 00:45:19,506 --> 00:45:20,340 And I'm sorry. 787 00:45:21,049 --> 00:45:24,261 I didn't see how overwhelmed you were. I wish I had. 788 00:45:25,179 --> 00:45:28,557 I'm so proud of you. You're gonna be an incredible lawyer. 789 00:45:28,640 --> 00:45:29,808 You already are. 790 00:45:35,606 --> 00:45:37,149 Did I say something wrong? 791 00:45:38,984 --> 00:45:40,110 No. Um... 792 00:45:40,611 --> 00:45:41,945 It's not you. 793 00:45:44,948 --> 00:45:46,700 Legal had a heart attack. 794 00:45:47,951 --> 00:45:48,869 What? 795 00:45:50,120 --> 00:45:52,748 - He was on the bus, and... - Wait, what? 796 00:45:52,831 --> 00:45:54,291 We were talking. 797 00:45:54,374 --> 00:45:56,210 I thought everything was fine. 798 00:45:59,797 --> 00:46:01,215 He's gone, Mickey. 799 00:46:02,090 --> 00:46:03,717 What are you talking about? 800 00:46:06,845 --> 00:46:08,305 I am so sorry. 801 00:46:09,181 --> 00:46:10,182 He's gone. 802 00:46:22,778 --> 00:46:25,155 I talked to his son, and 803 00:46:25,781 --> 00:46:29,076 they're gonna try to do the funeral in the next couple days. 804 00:46:33,413 --> 00:46:34,456 Come here, come here. 805 00:46:36,542 --> 00:46:37,751 I'm so sorry. 806 00:46:38,919 --> 00:46:39,878 It's time. 807 00:46:41,255 --> 00:46:42,840 Okay, listen to me. 808 00:46:42,923 --> 00:46:44,550 You have to do this. 809 00:46:44,633 --> 00:46:47,427 Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to go to the funeral. Okay? 810 00:47:06,113 --> 00:47:09,116 Mr. Haller? Have you made a decision? 811 00:47:21,169 --> 00:47:22,546 It's gonna be okay, honey. 812 00:47:29,761 --> 00:47:30,846 Your Honor, I... 813 00:47:32,556 --> 00:47:35,642 surrender myself to the court at this time, 814 00:47:36,685 --> 00:47:39,688 and I will be ready to defend myself on the charges as scheduled. 815 00:47:40,397 --> 00:47:42,149 I will not waive my speedy trial. 816 00:47:47,154 --> 00:47:48,071 Very well. 817 00:47:49,364 --> 00:47:51,575 The court hereby remands you back into custody. 818 00:47:52,326 --> 00:47:53,952 Mickey, what are you doing? 819 00:47:54,494 --> 00:47:56,872 I'm sorry, Maggie. It's gonna be okay. 820 00:48:04,671 --> 00:48:05,672 It's okay, honey.