Law & Order, Season 16

Judge Hellstrom:
Mr. Jacobs, this negotiated arrangement with the People is something I find contrary to the interests of justice. A child taken by you against her will, returned by you to her lawful custodian in exchange for your freedom is an agreement against public policy. Therefore, I find that mandating enforcement of an agreement reached under these circumstances would be a perversion, not a fulfillment, of jurisprudence. I will not honor it. Your sentence is my discretion, Mr. Jacobs. I'm imposing the maximum time allowed by law.

Bell:
Your Honor, my client withdraws his guilty plea.

Judge Hellstrom:
That's certainly his right. He wants a trial, we'll conference tomorrow afternoon to set a date.

Jacobs:
What are you talkin' about? We had a deal! You can't do this.

Judge Hellstrom:
You had no deal with me, Mr. Jacobs.