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Originally Posted by Adebisi
I'm a little shocked that a panhandling arrest at the airport made it onto the evening news.
Maybe there's a movie in this ?
Maybe his cousin from Brooklyn, Vinny Borovetz, will come down to defend his case ?
Vinny: My client was caught completely by surprise. He thought if he used his real name then he would not get arrested for fraud.
Judge Haller: What are you telling me? That he pleads not guilty?
Vinny: No. I'm just trying to explain.If you would let me I'll play a podcast for the Court ...
Judge Haller: I don't want to hear explanations. The state of North Carolina has a procedure. And that procedure is to have an arraignment. Are we clear on this?
Vinny: Yes, but there seems to be a great deal of confusion here. You see, my client--
Judge Haller: Uh, Mr. Borovetz ? (motions for him to approach the bench) All I ask from you is a very simple answer to a very simple question. There are only two ways to answer it: guilty or not guilty.
Vinny: But your honor, my client didn't do anything, just listen to the podcast ....
Judge Haller: Once again, the communication process is broken down. It appears to me that you want to skip the arraignment process, go directly to trial, skip that, and get a dismissal. Well, I'm not about to revamp the entire judicial process just because you find yourself in the unique position of defending clients who say they didn't do it. The next words out of your mouth better be "guilty" or "not guilty." I don't want to hear commentary, argument, or opinion. If I hear anything other than "guilty" or "not guilty", you'll be in contempt. I don't even want to hear you clear your throat. Now, (enunciating) how do your clients plead?
Vinny: (enunciating) I think I get the point.
Judge Haller: No, I don't think you do. You're now in contempt of court. Would you like to go for two counts of contempt?
Vinny: Not guilty.
Judge Haller: Thank you.
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Mike: Maybe if you put up some kind of a fight, you could have gotten the case thrown out!
Vinny: Hey, Mikey . You're in North-fu**ing-Carolina. You come from New York. You scammed 5 good ole boys on the same day and got arrested again after you made bond on the first four. There is NO WAY this is not going to trial.
Last edited by Gzesh; 12-11-2014 at 07:14 PM.