Branch quotes from Law & Order

Since when does freedom of speech apply only to the nattering nabobs of negativism?

Got a call from my granddaughter last week. She said, "Grandpa, I think you're getting too old to drive." I said, "Really, sweetie? You think I oughta pack in the 'ol Chevy?" She said, "No, the Chevy's okay. It's the Porsche I worry about."

Even the wicked get worse than they deserve.

Lady Justice may be blind, but nobody ever said the old broad was fair.

[about Verick] In addition to a life sentence, I'd like to see this guy hauled out in stocks in Foley Square.

Democracy is still the worst form of government, except for all the others.

Even the noblest crusaders aren't beyond a little hypocrisy and it usually involves money.

Serena

The victim was Patty Voytek. She's some big rock star...

I have a 16-year-old granddaughter; I know exactly who she is.

You know, this whole affair makes you think twice.

McCoy

About the death penalty?

About where to buy you a steak.

The Hagen women stand by their men. It's part of their vows: "I promise to love, honor, respect and obey, and let you run around with as many women as you want."

McCoy

Even if he kills them.

They're not that picky.

Justification?

Serena

"Yes, I killed, but God told me to."

You gotta admit, it's a lot more creative than "the Devil made me do it".

McCoy

Next stop, virgin sacrifices.

McCoy

Masters might not be as crazy as he looks. Last year, 50 million people paid 50 bucks to watch 6 psychics talk to George Washington on pay-per-view.

What's the point? I hear the old boy wasn't such a great interview when he was alive.

McCoy

Scofield has been standing over the oven for twenty-five years. He thought it was about time he got a taste of the pie.

Serena

Now Scofield's out and Anchin's in. That's going to be a hard pill for the parents of the Knowles School to swallow.

Oh, they'll get over it, once they forget about where his money came from.

McCoy

It's the American way: yesterday's robber baron is tomorrow's philanthropist.

Serena

What you're really trying to say is cash trumps merit every time.

And twice on Sundays!

McCoy

There's always a chance Justin could be rehabilitated, Arthur.

4 dead? I don't think he's earned that chance. And I also think my senior prosecutor should agree with it.

McCoy

I do.

Serena

But...?

McCoy

I'm a father.

Yeah, who is that stupid S.O.B. anyway?

Serena

Tim Schwimmer, legal aid, and he isn't exactly stupid.

He listened to his client when he told him about 15 other bodies?

Serena

Yes.

He then confirmed his client was telling the truth by taking a peek at those bodies?

Serena

Yes.

Fine. What's dumber than stupid?