Case Closed

You may recall that the first day of the trial ended rather abruptly.  Remember when Brian Carter went over to talk to the prosecutor after the trial was adjourned?  Well, this is how that conversation went.  

Brian Carter: Hello Mr. Silver.  Do you have a minute to talk?

Adam Silver: Sure.  What can I do for you?

Carter: After listening to the defense's statement, and thinking it over a bit, I want to drop the case.  

Silver: Are you sure that's what you want?  We've gone through a lot of trouble and expense to bring this to trial, and you just want to drop it?

Carter: Yeah, I know this is not what you want to hear now.  But in the back of my mind I feel a little guilty about instigating the whole thing.  And I think that will come out in the trial.  It's going to make me look like a hothead drunk.

Silver: I understand, but you already do look a little bit like that already.  But anyway, Ok, I'll let the defense know.  I'll petition the court for a dismissal.

Carter: Thanks a lot, Mr. Silver.  I'm sorry about all this.

Silver: No problem, I've seen this kind of thing happen before.  Not my first rodeo you know.

Silver called Marie Wiley after he got back to his office.

Silver: Hello Marie, this is Adam Silver.  I have some good news for you.  Not so good for me though. Carter has decided that he doesn't want to press charges after all.  Can you believe it? After we already made it to trial, this happens?  Crazy.

Marie:  Wow that is news.  Well, that is indeed great news. I've never been involved in something that has been withdrawn so late.  What do I need to do?

Silver: Not much, except to inform your client.  I'll be sending over some paperwork for you and your client to sign.  That's about it.

Marie: Ok, thanks Adam.  Better luck next time.

Marie hangs up, and immediately calls Joey Lasso to let him know about the good news.

Marie: Hi Joey, this is Marie at the law office.  Hey, I have some great news for you.  The plaintiff has decided to have all charges dropped against you.  He had a change of heart apparently.

Joey: Really?  Oh my god, that is great news!  What happened that changed Carter's mind?

Marie: I don't know really.  I'll find out the details when I get a chance.  But in the meantime, try to stay out of bar fights, will you?  And one more thing, this does not mean that there won't be any legal fees.  I'll send you out a final invoice in the next few days or so.

Joey: Um, thanks. Sure...  Anyway, thank you very much for all your help Marie!