Court Quote by Michael Connelly
““Fulgoni gave me a look that I interpreted as a warning that I was crossing into a territory that he had deemed off-limits when we had last discussed his testimony. I gave him a look back that said too fucking bad. I have you under oath. I own you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lincoln Lawyer, Michael Connelly, 2005
A tense exchange where power and intimidation are used to assert control over a witness.
In simple terms: A lawyer threatens a witness to keep them compliant.
Key Takeaway
Beware of abusing authority.
Themes
power
law
ethics
intimidation
Mood
tense
authoritative
Type
dramatic
legal
When to use this quote
- courtroom testimony
- police interrogation
- political hearings
Key Concepts
legal strategy
psychological warfare
authority dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intimidation affect truthfulness?
- When is it justified to pressure a witness?
A Different Perspective
Such tactics can backfire and damage credibility.
