“Would you rather have a client who committed a crime malum in se or...” – Professor Callahan, Legally Blonde ... Movie Quotes Database

Professor Callahan

Would you rather have a client who committed a crime malum in se or malum prohibitum?

Elle

Neither.

Professor Callahan

And why's that?

Elle

I would rather have a client who's innocent.

Professor Callahan

Dare to dream, Miss Woods. Miss Kensington, which would you prefer?

Vivian

Malum prohibitum, because then the client would have committed a regulatory infraction as opposed to a dangerous crime.

Professor Callahan

Well done, Miss Kensington. It's obvious you've done your homework. Now, let's look at malum prohibitum a little more closely. It has been said-- [Elle raises her hand] Yes, Miss Woods?

Elle

I changed my mind. I'll take the dangerous one, because I'm not afraid of a challenge.

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Elle Reese Witherspoon More Elle quotes →

Vivian Selma Blair More Vivian quotes →

Professor Callahan Victor Garber More Professor Callahan quotes →

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