Law & Order (TV Series)
Pro Se (1996)
Steven Hill: DA Adam Schiff
Quotes
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Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy : [referring to Smith] His first trial, and he knows just enough law to turn it into a circus.
D.A. Adam Schiff : A circus? Three counts of murder? He's taking it seriously.
Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy : Then why doesn't he plead insanity?
D.A. Adam Schiff : Because he's insane!
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A.D.A. Claire Kincaid : [after Schiff has told her to take a plea bargain to save money] Three people are dead, and you're counting pennies?
D.A. Adam Schiff : I can count bodies as well as pennies. You're not using this office to make up for your mistake.
A.D.A. Claire Kincaid : [irate] My mistake was following your lead, Mr Schiff! I cut a deal the way you like them: quick, cheap, and out the door!
D.A. Adam Schiff : You're off this case, as of now.
Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy : Adam!
D.A. Adam Schiff : She can do other cases; she can take a cruise; she can plant a garden; I couldn't care less!
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Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy : [referring to Smith's earlier plea bargain for stalking] We don't owe anyone an apology.
D.A. Adam Schiff : Good thing you're not writing the press release.
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Executive A.D.A. Jack McCoy : [after Schiff chews Claire out] She didn't deserve that.
D.A. Adam Schiff : Tough! Plead Smith out.