Law & Order1990

Jack McCoy:
What the hell do you think you're doing, detective?

Detective Joe Fontana:
Excuse me?

Jack McCoy:
You promised Nick Zona a liquor license? And you didn't tell me about it?

Detective Joe Fontana:
First of all, watch your tone. It's a little over the top for my liking. And as far as Nick Zona's concerned, I promised him nothing.

Jack McCoy:
That's not what he thinks.

Detective Joe Fontana:
I don't control what he thinks.

Jack McCoy:
What did you tell him?

Detective Joe Fontana:
I told him that if he told the truth, that I would help him out down the line. I also specifically said "I can't make promises."

Jack McCoy:
You know I'm required to notify the defense with respect to any promises or inducements.

Detective Joe Fontana:
Hey, if I say it's not a promise, how the hell is it a promise?

Jack McCoy:
Was Detective Green present?

Detective Joe Fontana:
He was on the phone.

Jack McCoy:
Congratulations, detective. You just destroyed the credibility of our key witness.

Detective Joe Fontana:
Hey, don't lay this crap off on me! I did my job, and I did it well. If you blow this case over some self-imagined half-assed favor, that's your problem, pal, not mine.