“I present my evidence to the jury and they deliberate upon it. They must determine what really happened. If they cannot, we will not know whether the accused deserves to be freed or should be punished. If they cannot find the truth, what is our hope of justice?”
Harrison Ford - Rusty Sabich

“- Girl with Tod: The judge will give you 15 years for what you're thinking.
- Tod Newton: It'd be worth it.”
Jean Howard - Girl with Tod
Franchot Tone - Tod Newton

“My job is to represent the interest of the people, make an effort to be objective.”
Campbell Scott - Ethan Thomas

“Guilt or innocence, that's not my job. It's my duty to pick up scum-sucking punks like yourself who are accused of a crime. A jury of twelve really stupid people who are easily swayed by rich, fat-cat, slimy lawyers, who'll do anything but tell the truth, will sit in judgment of you. It's as American as a burrito.”
Richard Crenna - Lieutenant Fergus Falls

“- Diane Lightson: Does he treat all traffic violators this graciously?
- Dennis: Only ones he takes a special interest in, like bankers.”

Demi Moore - Diane Lightson
John Candy - Dennis