Sentences with phrase «play the defense attorney»

On the list was Rosamund Pike (An Education, Clash of the Titans 2) who is now in talks to play defense attorney Helen Rodin, who is drawn into the case of a man accused of five sniper shooting deaths in a midwestern downtown plaza.

The most recent addition is Matt Letscher (pictured inside; Identity, «Scandal») who will play defense attorney to Jason Baldwin, one of the WM3.

Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as O.J. Simpson, and John Travolta plays defense attorney Robert Shapiro.

Not exact matches

Defense attorneys thus far have attacked Singh's credibility as a government witness and sought to use his own words against him — in part by playing secretly made recordings in which Singh says he has no story about politicians to share with federal investigators and Mangano gave him «nothing» for gestures such as hiring Linda Mangano.

However, in a session after the jury was sent home for the day, defense attorneys convinced Judge Valerie Caproni to allow additional pieces of a 2008 interview with Dicker to be played for the jury when Whyland retakes the stand on Wednesday.

Although she refused a defense request to dismiss charges, the judge added, «The U.S. attorney, while castigating politicians in Albany for playing fast and loose with the ethical rules that govern their conduct, strayed so close to the edge of the rules governing his own conduct that defendant Sheldon Silver has a nonfrivolous argument that he fell over the edge to the defendant's prejudice.»

Now you are getting situations where criminal defense attorneys learn about stingray and similar technologies and the role they may be playing in the arrests of some of their clients.

In this suspenseful court drama, McConaughey plays smooth defense attorney Mick Haller.

Denzel Washington plays Roman J. Israel Esq., an idealistic (and stubborn) defense attorney who is trapped in the past.

McConaughey plays Mick Haller, a cocky, sleazy defense attorney who thinks he's got it all figured out.

It's also intriguing to think of Haller as the curdled older version of the nervous defense attorney McConaughey played 15 years ago in A Time to Kill.

McConaughey next played a criminal defense attorney operating his practice out of a Lincoln Town car who lands the case of a lifetime in the understated courtroom thriller «The Lincoln Lawyer» (2011).

The wittiest scene in Joel and Ethan Coen's 2001 film The Man Who Wasn't There is one in which a fast - talking defense attorney, Freddy Riedenschneider (marvelously played by Tony Shalhoub), invokes Heisenberg's uncertainty principle as grounds for a not - guilty verdict in a murder case:

McConaughey plays Mick Haller, known for his skills as a defense attorney and for the Lincoln he rides around town.

He was excited about the show and his role as defense attorney Keegan Deane — a type of character he's never played before.

A few subtle subplots add texture, and there are some terrific dynamics on display between key players: Keaton's Spotlight chief Robby Robinson and a valuable source, Rezendes and victim defense attorney Mitchell Garabedian (played by Tucci), and Baron and the entire staff.

Richard Gere, always watchable (and he plays competence well), is arrogant defense attorney Vail, fallen from grace from the DA's office, who've set ex-flame Janet (Laura Linney) opposite him in a trial of the century involving disturbed altar boy Aaron (Edward Norton, in his film debut).

The best thing about this is Billy Zane, who plays a sleazy defense attorney, with the emphasis on sleaze.

John Travolta is making a rare TV appearance, playing Attorney Robert Shapiro, a Key Member of O.J. Simpson's Defense «Dream Team,» in the FX miniseries» American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson».

The two - time Emmy winner plays one of the many judges we see our favorite defense attorneys argue in front of.

He's born to play an untouchable, shifty defense attorney.

Considering the enduring popularity of police procedurals and legal dramas in popular culture, the formula behind Capcom's Ace Attorney might read like a sure - fire money - maker — a game where you play as a rookie defense attorney named Phoenix Wright who shields his obviously innocent clients from the wrath of increasingly aggressive prosecutors by pointing out the holes in the state's case, inevitably producing the real culprit just in the nick Attorney might read like a sure - fire money - maker — a game where you play as a rookie defense attorney named Phoenix Wright who shields his obviously innocent clients from the wrath of increasingly aggressive prosecutors by pointing out the holes in the state's case, inevitably producing the real culprit just in the nick attorney named Phoenix Wright who shields his obviously innocent clients from the wrath of increasingly aggressive prosecutors by pointing out the holes in the state's case, inevitably producing the real culprit just in the nick of time.

You need experienced representation from a defense attorney who will even the playing field and will protect your rights throughout the entire process.

Defense attorney Josh Segal and prosecutor Carol Anne Keane, played by Nicholas D'Agosto and Jayma Mays.

«For the chief judge of a federal appellate court to state that it is «virtually inevitable» that «any mildly - sentient defense attorney» would consider playing the equivalent of Russian roulette with the life of a client is truly disturbing,» she wrote.

The irrepressible Andy Griffith played Atlanta defense attorney Ben Matlock as a crafty, high - priced defense genius who didn't merely defend clients — he solved crimes Perry Mason - style.

Arthur Hill played the title character, a defense attorney who is forced to travel outside the tony environs of Santa Barbara to try cases that reflect the issues of the era.

Attorney Ken Doane has a background in insurance defense and knows how to even the playing field to get you the respect you deserve.

Defense attorneys and insurance companies will attempt to pay out the least amount possible by playing this card.

It takes skilled attorneys working for the defense to even the playing field.

L. Rev. 267, 291 (2010)(finding that skill of defense attorney made no difference in the outcome of non-celebrity criminal jury trials, but that skill of prosecutor played a significant role in the outcome); see also Emily S. Taylor Poppe & Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Do Lawyers Matter?

An experienced criminal defense attorney can play a vital role in ensuring that you keep your criminal record free.

With 18 employment discrimination attorneys, we have the resources and financial backing to level the playing field with the large defense firms.

A typical attorney who self - identifies as an «employee rights» attorney will usually have much more experience (as compared to the typical attorney identified as an «employment attorney» or an «employer defense» attorney) with: (1) representing workers on a contingency - fee basis (where no fee is paid unless the case wins or settles) and offering risk - sharing fee arrangements generally; (2) playing offense, so to speak — analyzing, identifying and prosecuting specific legal violations (whereas employer - side attorneys tend to have more experience in broader - stroke compliance / employer - training matters, and reactive work in litigation that responds to claims they are presented); and (3) identifying with the «little guy» who has been harmed by a larger opponent, often having well - tested strategies that have worked while representing individuals against large organizations and wind up with good case results.

«Legislators also approved $ 2.9 million to have South Carolina hire more prosecutors specifically to deal with criminal domestic violence cases and end the practice of having police officers playing the role of prosecutor against seasoned criminal defense attorneys in magistrates court.»

The Phoenix Wright games sound like a disaster on paper: Spend a whole game playing as a defense attorney analyzing evidence and objecting against outlandish claims from the quirky plaintiffs.