L.A. Law (TV Series)

Second Time Around (1992)

R.G. Armstrong: Frank Osgood

Quotes 

• [the prison guard have escorted the prisoner named Frank Osgood and meeting a new lawyer named Daniel Morales, Frank has been incarcerated for the past 33 years, 2 months since August 1959, and opening the case of Frank Osgood. He was wrongfully convicted] 

  Daniel Morales : Frank.

  Frank Osgood : Morales.

  Daniel Morales : As a prisoner rights advocate, I hear a lot of guys claim they're innocent.

  Frank Osgood : 33 years and 2 months. I loved the woman. I didn't kill her.

  Daniel Morales : That's why I'm here. I have a signed confession by someone who agrees with you. Name's Philip Tice.

  Frank Osgood : Why is he coming forward now?

  Daniel Morales : Mr. Tice is dying of stomach cancer and afraid of burning in hell.

  Frank Osgood : [Chuckles]  I'm living in it.

  [Daniel silent] 

  Frank Osgood : So when do I get out?

  Daniel Morales : Courts are skeptical of third-party confessions. Before I could do anything, I need to ask to take a polygraph to see if he's real.

  Frank Osgood : For real? I've been in this pit half my life riding a beef for a crime I didn't commit. That's real.

  Daniel Morales : Well, it's your call.

  [Daniel takes a seat] 

  Daniel Morales : If you wanna pursue this, I'll handle the case.

  Frank Osgood : I was 27 years old when that son of a bitch put me away. Prosecutor in the D.A.'s office. Smug, cocky, phony New England accent. I'll never forget him. Leland McKenzie.

  [Daniel is going to find out about Leland McKenzie in his story]