Sentence Script — Life

HARRIS He’s playing chess with the penal code. If we grant this, every convict will claim they meant to kill someone else.

JUDGE CARTER Off the record. Mr. Vance, I’ve read your brief three times. It’s the most creative legal argument I’ve seen in 40 years. It’s also morally repugnant. LIFE SENTENCE Script

MAYA Then what’s the angle, Leo? Because I’ve got nothing. HARRIS He’s playing chess with the penal code