The Criminal Code (1930)

Russell Hopton: State's Attorney

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• State's Attorney : Now, there was a killing out here over a week ago. So far there's been no inquest. Th-the coroner's done his duty. He's been out here three times. We've sworn in a jury, packed them out here in a bus, and had to pack them back again. Each time you've asked for a postponement. You wouldn't let us see this fellow Graham, and you refused to testify yourself. All we know about the case is what comes out in the newspapers.

  Mark Brady : Yeah, and that's not much.

  State's Attorney : Not much? A man's dead and somebody's got to pay!

  Mark Brady : An eye for an eye!

  State's Attorney : That's the basis and foundation of our criminal code, Mr. Brady. That's the law.