Terror in the Family (1996 TV Movie)

Joey Miyashima: Attorney

Quotes 

• Judge Roubal : You're being charged with Assault Two. That's a felony. It's a very serious charge. Since this is your first offense, I don't want to keep you in detention. But the situation at your home is far too volatile for me to send you back until the case is resolved.

  Todd Marten : Uh, your Honor, if I can say something. I don't think Deena was trying to hit her mother with a telephone. I think she was just trying to...

  Judge Roubal : I don't want to hear about that now. I'm only interested in whether I should keep Deena in detention until the dispo hearing. Are there any alternative placements available?

  Attorney : Uh, your Honor, I spoke with Deena this morning, and she informed me that if she can't go home, she has an aunt she'd like to stay with.

  Cynthia Marten : But she wants to come home.

  Judge Roubal : I can't allow that.

  Todd Marten : [Whispering in Cynthia's ear]  Look, let's just get her out, then we'll worry about the rest later, OK?

  Judge Roubal : Do you have any objection to the aunt? Assuming that the probation officer approves.

  Todd Marten : No. No, your Honor.

  Judge Roubal : In addition to the placement order, I want Deena to abide by whatever guidelines her probation officer sets forth, and to begin counseling immediately. If it were in my power, I'd order the entire family into therapy. But I can't do that. What I can do is mandate that between now and the dispo hearing, you see your daughter only in the presence of a therapist approved by this court.

• Attorney : OK, you'll plead not guilty. That's automatic. That's gonna give us time to prepare the case.

  Deena Marten : How long will that take?

  Attorney : About 4-6 weeks.

  Deena Marten : I have to stay here for 4-6 weeks?

  Attorney : Well, that's what the judge is gonna rule on this afternoon.

  Young Man : I'm no busboy. You pick it up!

  Man : No, no. You pick up the tray now. And get out.

  Deena Marten : I can't stay here. I'm not like those other kids. I just want to go home.

  Attorney : Well, I don't think the judge is gonna let you do that, Deena.

  Deena Marten : Why? I didn't do anything.

  Attorney : Deena, look. I want you to be very clear about something. You attacked your parents with a weapon. OK? This system is set up to protect the victim. Not the aggressor.