Judge: The defendant is charged with willful assault and battery against the person of one Diane Chambers. How does the defendant plead?
Tom: Not guilty.
Judge: Motions, gentlemen.
Assistant D.A.: Your Honor, due to the violent circumstances of this crime, and in order to protect the victim from a reoccurrence of the events of evening last, the State recommends that bail be set at an amount commensurate with the serious nature of this offense.
Tom: Motion denied.
Judge: Hey! I'm the one that's supposed to say that.
Tom: Right, right. Sorry, Your Honor, uh, it's my first case.
Judge: You're kidding!
Tom: Your Honor, my client, uh, has no prior convictions or arrests. A well-known businessman and respected member of this community. I therefore move that bail be waived and he be released on his own recognizance.
Judge: I don't think Mr. Malone poses any general threat to the community; so moved.
Tom: All right! Sorry, Your Honor.