The defendant savagely murdered an elderly woman, Your Honor.
JFJudge Franks
Wait, wait, wait. It says here Mrs. Spiegelman was 61.
That's correct, Your Honor.
JFJudge Franks
At my 61st birthday, you were cramming for a torts exam. I'd advise you to choose your adjectives a little more courteously, counselor.
The People request bail of $500,000.
KKnight
My client can hardly afford cab fare to Brooklyn, your honor. Why not make it a million?
JFJudge Franks
Why not? [laughs] And they say the elderly lose their sense of humor. [laughs again] Bail is set at 250, cash or bond.
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