Judge Hellstrom, Bell and others in “Red Ball”

Mr. Jacobs, this negotiated arrangement with the People is something I find contrary to the interests of justice. A child taken by you against her will, returned by you to her lawful custodian in exchange for your freedom is an agreement against public policy. Therefore, I find that mandating enforcement of an agreement reached under these circumstances would be a perversion, not a fulfillment, of jurisprudence. I will not honor it. Your sentence is my discretion, Mr. Jacobs. I'm imposing the maximum time allowed by law.

Your Honor, my client withdraws his guilty plea.

That's certainly his right. He wants a trial, we'll conference tomorrow afternoon to set a date.

What are you talkin' about? We had a deal! You can't do this.

You had no deal with me, Mr. Jacobs.