Francis Hannah
Isn't it a fact, Mr. Gittes, that you're out on bail, having been arrested at the Green Parrot Bar & Grill?
Cotton Weinberger
Wait a minute. Your Honor, the witness has been charged, not convicted.
Judge Alexander K. Dettmer
What's the charge?
Francis Hannah
The charge?
Judge Alexander K. Dettmer
Yes. The charge.
Francis Hannah
Well, that, uh, Mr. Gittes was fondling... the private parts of a vice officer in the Men's Room of the Green Parrot Bar & Grill.
Cotton Weinberger
[gasps and laughter fill the court room]
Objection, Your Honor.
Judge Alexander K. Dettmer
I'm with you, Mr. Weinberger. I have no idea what you thought you could do with this kind of evidence, Mr. Hannah. It certainly has no place in my court room. Do yourself a favor. The next time, you be sure you've got a case. That's about it for this hearing.
