Teen Defends Mother Against False DUI Accusation in Courtroom Drama

You happy? Look at what your mom did to Logan. Now there's no chance we're winning the state title. Get off me, man. My mom's innocent. Yeah. Not according to the cops. Logan's dad said your mom was wasted. Well, maybe we should break your leg as payback. Huh? Get off me. Leave him alone. These guys are such jerks. I'm so sorry this is happening. I just I don't get it, you know. It doesn't make any sense, you know. I've I've never seen her drink, not even once, you know, and she wouldn't do that, you know. She wouldn't she

wouldn't put one of her students lives in danger like that, you know. She You don't have to convince me. I believe you. That loser's got to be around here somewhere. I'm so sorry, Beex. I tried to get to Marcus. It's fine. He should be in class anyway. Then again, so should I. We're going to get through this, okay? I know some great lawyers and if they won't do it, I will defend you myself. All right. I'm so sorry. I have to go back to the office. I was just assigned an urgent case. But if you have any problems, you call me. All right.

Don't you think it's time that she knew the truth about that night? No. Absolutely not. But it could be used in a trial. No, Thomas, don't worry about me, okay? It's like I always say, the truth always comes out in the end. Just take care of Marcus. Why is the concept of innocent until proven guilty fundamental in a fair and just society? Anyone? To give people like his soontobe felon mom hope.

Okay, that is enough, Mr. Cruz. No, the concept is essential in justice for purpose of due process. I had Mrs. Hill last year. Now she's a felon. It's crazy. Yes. Someone said she was a blackout drunk when she crashed into him. I heard Logan might even lose his leg. You don't know what you're talking about. Mrs. Hail is the Hey, do you know even how many people hate you and your whole family right now? Get off me. Yeah, sure. As long as you tell the whole world what a terrible person your mother is. No, my mom's been teaching here since we were kids, man.

You know her. Apparently, we didn't know her at all. Yeah. No, I can bring them home. Yo, what the Hey, come here. Get off. Do your morons want to get suspended? Are you okay? Yeah, I'm good. You know, Sophia, the way you defend this scumbag is pathetic. I totally understand. I don't care. He's my son. Just get it done. Dad, it's okay, Logan. I'm here. It's handled, son. You don't have to worry about anything but getting better. Just relax.

I'm assigning you the hail, do you? But sir, I can't take this case. She's my best friend. That's a clear conflict of interest. Only if you let your personal life interfere. And I know you're way too professional to let that happen. Listen, I need my best person on this and I'm putting a lot of faith in you on this one. Win this case and I guarantee your career will be on a fast track. You'll be in this chair before you know it. I'm sorry, son. I can't go against my friend. Before you say no, reader file.

There might be something new you learn about your friend. Who did this? Huh? What' you expect? Your drunk wife broke the captain's kid's leg. Our wife's not drunk. Not according to her breathalyzer. You know, apparently we know more about your own wife than you. All right, that's enough. Hail, you suspended two weeks without pay. Are you serious? Why'd you go get a drink? Hail, get back to work.

Look, you got to stop doing this, okay? I don't want you to get hurt. Doing what? Defending my boyfriend? Everyone at the school hates me already. They I don't need them to hate you, too. Maybe. And just hear me out before you get mad. Maybe we should break up. What? Not for real. Just for show at school. Why they don't drag you along with me? No. Not happening. That would mean the jerks like Tony won.

Time to go home, Marcus. What? Why? He just got here. Because I said so. Hey, no. Um Hey, hey, hey. It's fine. Hey, come here. Just uh message me later. Okay. What was that about? Look, we need to talk. Talk about what? Just level with me. What chances does my wife have? Well, from what I hear, the district attorney is making her case a priority. They've assigned one of their best prosecutors, and well, she's a shark. But I'll do my best.

Hey, listen. I know you don't like my cooking, so figure we do pizza instead. That Teeu lawyer is defending mom. I heard Sophia's mom make fun of him. He always loses. Dad, I mean, we couldn't find anybody better. We can't afford better. And no one even take my phone calls here. Hey, Sofh. You okay? What happened? My mom was assigned your mom's case by her boss and she took it. Wait, what? She said she had no choice.

She also said she said the case against your mom is stronger than she realized. Is she serious? She's known my mom her whole life. I know. Marcus, you don't think there's a chance your mom actually No, no, no. Okay. Zero chance. My mom doesn't drink. Okay. I believe you. I am on your side no matter what. I'm sorry. I'm not mad at you. I just I want to help my mom, but I have no idea how to do that. I know. We'll figure out a way together. Okay.

Yeah. Okay. welcome back. We missed you. Hey, we would have won by 20 points if you had been there. Don't you have something to say to my son? If it wasn't for your mother, my son would be out there tonight winning a title for the school. My mother is innocent. Trust me, son. She's not. And soon she'll be in prison. bro. We are so glad you're back. Thanks. What Miss Hail did to you, I honestly thought they threw away the key. You know what I mean? Okay. Am I the only one who thinks it's messed up that he's allowed to be in class with Logan? I mean, his mom is the reason he's in a wheelchair.

You don't know that. She's innocent until proven guilty, right? Look at her still defending him. Of course, I'm going to defend. Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Look. I don't need you to keep fighting my battles for me, okay? We are broken up. What don't you get? What? I think it's best if you spend class reading the next assignment in the library. Hi. Um, sorry. I uh I saw your mom's car in the driveway. I thought this would be safer. Um, I just want to come and check on you. I'm sorry. I know in

class it was a little harsh, but I just want to protect you. And I know it's not necessary, but I know I'm the one who's sorry. I can't believe my mom is doing this to your family. It's If the public defender is as bad as my mom says, it'll be up to us to find whatever he misses. Thank you. Thank you for Sophie. I'm going to go back to Marcus. What did I say about having him over? Mom, you're being so unfair. No. Um, no. She's right. I'll leave. No, you don't. Wait. You are not going anywhere, young lady. What were you thinking? The whole town is watching this trial.

Are you even listening to yourself? Mrs. Hail is your friend, and you're betraying her. Look, I know this is difficult for you to understand, but I How's the hell file coming along? Should be open and shut. That's what I like to hear. Is Logan back at school yet? Good. And how about my class? Does everyone miss me? Mom, everyone uh I mean, yeah. Every everyone misses you. And how's Cynthia holding up? Have either of you checked in on her?

Um, honey, she's prosecuting you. I know. I know she has her reasons. That doesn't mean I don't love her. How can you both be so calm about this? The whole town has turned against you, even your best friend. It's going to be okay. But how can you say that? I mean, look what look where we are. Yeah, it was pretty bleak. Huh? But remember, the truth always comes out in the end, and it will this time. So, you just This is what you just can't give up. sweetie.

You know he's right. There's more we can do and you know it. I can talk to Cynthia. No, we already went over this, Marcus. No, I won't do that to Cynthia. Just leave it in the past where it belongs. But you know they won't. Thomas, please for me. These call logs are not lining up. Why would the chief do that? Oh my. Hey, you scared me. Um, you shouldn't be here. If your mom knew that. I don't care what my mom says.

I'm not giving up on your mom. Okay. Well, uh, then you can start by explaining to me what this all means. Marcus, you need to see this. What? My mom got a DUI when she was 17. There has to be some sort of mistake. According to this, it was taken off her record after 3 years of probation, but it's real. Oh, thank you. I've been meaning to talk to you. You're the only person besides Mrs. Hail who knows what happened that night.

Like I got to get to class. I just want to ask some questions. But I can't. I'm sorry. I Hey, boss. I want to bring in Officer Lee and Chief Briggs in for more questioning about the Hail case. What? Why? You said this was an open issue case. It is, but Briggs called off the first unit that responded to the accident and then he ordered Lee to take the call instead, even though he was further away. That's odd, isn't it? Don't bother the chief. He's been through enough. But I have questions. Why would he? If you want to keep your job, don't ask questions that don't need to be answered. Or maybe I was wrong about you.

Maybe your career isn't as important to you as I thought. Cynthia, we need to talk. I can't talk to you, especially not here. Wait, please. It's really important. Just meet me at the coffee shop just one block over. Rebecca made me promise not to tell you what I'm about to say. Okay, I'm just going to stop you right there. I already know about the DUI she got in high school and the fact that she lied to me about it for years right to my face.

No, she did lie. Just not the way you think. You see, it was our graduation night. Rebecca and I were leaving a party after you have already left. That's when we found you. You accidentally mixed your medication with the drink at the party and blacked out. You left the party to find Rebecca. At least that's what they said. You thought you could drive. Beex knew a DUI would cost you your scholarship. Your dream of going to law school will be over. So she got behind the wheel, forgot that she had a glass of wine moments before chasing after you.

She was booked for a DUI. I was driving that night. Yeah. and the judge wound up giving her probation and she knew if she told you the truth that you would turn yourself in and she couldn't let that happen. Cynthia, I know you're going to use that night in a trial. So, I'm begging you, please do not do that. I'm quitting the case tonight. Besides, there's something really shady going on with it. I just I know it. I just can't prove it yet. Well, maybe I can help.

Proving cases is kind of my job. It doesn't make any sense. No one will suspect you here. We can work in the living room. Mom, what are you doing with Mr. Hail? Coming to my senses. Wait, you going to help? My best friend needs me. all right. Let's get to work. Yeah. Uh, I've got a few things. Why are you here? The guard said my lawyer wanted to meet with me. She does. I resigned from the DA's office this morning and I'll be filing a motion with the judge to defend you if you'll let me.

Thomas told me the truth about the accident. My accident. I specifically asked him not to. I'm glad that he did. what you did for me that night. I owe you everything. Sophia and I both I promise I will never abandon you again. no. Wait. Please, please, just please just listen to me, man. Look, you know my mom. She's the teacher that always stayed late to help her students, no matter what. She's the woman that brought you and your dad dinner for months after your mom passed away.

Look, I don't know what happened that night, but I do know one thing. My mom would never do something like this. Yeah. Look, get away from my son. Can you tell us the last thing you remember from the night of the crash? I just remember um seeing Mrs. Hail's car run that red light and I served to avoid it and that's it. No further questions, your honor. The witness may step down. Court is adjourned. We'll reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. It's okay.

The boy has a broken leg. Get the stretcher. Have you been drinking? Ma'am? Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. What's that? Officer Lee's body cam footage from the accident. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait a second. Hold on. Look, look at the time stamp. It's wrong. Okay, I've been staring at this report for 2 weeks. Okay, look. See the time stamps? They don't match up. Someone altered the records. Your mom's breathalyzer was the first to be administered, and that was the clean one, which means Logan was the one drinking and driving. And that explains why the chief ordered

Lee to take the call. That guy does whatever the chief says. So, the chief ordered Lee to falsify the reports and then he calls his friend, the DA, to help him cover it up. Yeah. There's something that's going on between the two. I just can't bring this. Okay. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. In order to prove this, we need the original field reports from the police station. I'll call them. No, no, you can't. If someone altered the records once, they'll do it again the moment they know we're on to them.

We have to get the records without anyone at the station knowing. But how? I'm suspended, and the moment I walk in, they'll know that something's up. late. You still have the keys to the record room? Yeah. Why? An idea? Hey guys, I just wanted to come and thank you for all the years we worked together back when I was at the DA's office. So, I brought donuts. Come on, there's plates in the break room. What are you doing here? I thought you quit. But sir, she brought donuts. Your favorite kind.

Back to work, both of you. And you out now. We have to go. Okay. We'll go. You're kidding. Your honor, we discovered evidence that the defendant's breathalyzer report has been tampered with. We moved to strike it from the record. Objection, your honor. There's no clear chain of custody in any of this new evidence. In fact, Chief Briggs says that the records were at a station was breached just this morning. Breached by whom? Unclear, but the timing sure seems suspicious. Wouldn't Wouldn't you agree? Objection sustained. The report stands as it is.

Wait a second, your honor. This is our whole case. My client was sober. If this is your entire case, I'm afraid your client is facing some serious prison time. What serious? Your honor. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. This is ridiculous. Is there anything further? The court is prepared to give us ruling. Considering the facts of this matter, the court finds a defendant guilt. Wait, wait. I'm sorry, your honor. I need to change my testimony. Logan, what are you doing?

Something I should have done a long time ago. Telling the truth. I lied. When I said that I wasn't drinking that night, I didn't think I was buzzed when I got and then I ran that red light and I'm so sorry. By the time I woke up in the hospital, I my dad told me that I had to go along with this story and I never should have. I'm so sorry. This is outrageous. Clearly, my son hit his head a lot harder THAN WE THOUGHT DURING THE CRASH. In light of this new admission, I was like, "Okay, over here."

Here they come. I'm glad to be back. Yeah. Welcome back.