Bob Grimes Quotes in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

[Vukovich has been given details about the prospect of testifying in court]

John Vukovich: But you can't get involved, right?

Bob Grimes: Not directly.

John Vukovich: What would it cost for your indirect involvement.

Bob Grimes: $50,000.

[pause]

Bob Grimes: I know it's a tough call, but it's one you're going to have to make rather quickly.

John Vukovich: I can't hand out my partner. I can't do it, even if I have to go to the joint.

Bob Grimes: [to Vukovich] Because I represent Masters, I can't get deeply involved in your case, if you see what I mean.

Bob Grimes: I don't have a lot of time. I'm in the middle of a trial.

John Vukovich: What kind of trial?

Bob Grimes: It's a dope case. Client got busted smuggling fifty pounds of cocaine. I should be able to get him off, though. Seach warrant's weak.

John Vukovich: Weak?

Bob Grimes: Color of the house is listed as brown in the warrant, when in fact it's beige and yellow.

John Vukovich: You should be ashamed of yourself.

Bob Grimes: I don't make any apologies for being an attorney. If I didn't accept the case, somebody else would, without a doubt. Without a doubt.