January 06, 2004
2.5 God Bless the Child
In this episode (2.5), a couple refuses medical treatment for their sick child because of their religious beliefs. Logan and Cerreta have a strong disagreement about whether a crime has been committed (Logan thinks the law trumps religious beliefs), but they gather enough evidence for a charge of Manslaughter II and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Stone and Robinette feel they have a tenuous case, but with some guidance from Schiff, they push ahead.The episode is notable for the presence of James Noble (the governor from Benson) as the judge, who does a decent job but not a great one, and for the large amount of time spent on jury selection. Stone even hires a jury consultant to help out. The attention spent on the jury selection scene pays off in the end, though, as it helps explain the outcome of the case.
Posted by adm at January 6, 2004 12:27 AM