who was mr billings the lawyer in law and order

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Detectives Briscoe and Curtis investigate a hit and run accident in Harlem that resulted in the death of three people, one of them a child. They're not entirely sure it was an accident but can't find anyone who would do the victims any harm.

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Detective Tony Profaci says two hobos were debating the merits of thunderbird versus crack. Thunderbird is a term, often used by the homeless, for really cheap wine, usually homemade, also known as "toilet bowl wine." Thunderbird is also a brand name of low-quality, cheaply-priced wine.

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A defense attorney tries to exploit the jury's sympathy for Israel in the hopes that it will get his bookie client found innocent of a murder charge.

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First appearance of Peter Jacobson as Randolph J. 'Randy' Dworkin, Esq. He will reprise this role in several episodes including:

Who played Paul Robinette in Law and Order?

Please edit the article to focus on discussing the work rather than merely reiterating the plot. Paul Robinette, played by Richard Brooks, is a fictional character who appeared in the TV drama series Law & Order from the pilot episode in 1990 until the final episode of the third season, "Benevolence," in 1993.

Who played the lawyer in Everybody's Favorite Bagman?

He was mentored as a teenager by Deputy Police Commander William Jefferson ( Ron Foster ), who inspired him to become a lawyer. In the pilot episode, " Everybody's Favorite Bagman ", however, he and Stone discover that Jefferson is corrupt, and that he conspired to murder a city councilman.

How many times has Robinette been on the show?

Robinette has reappeared on the show three times: once in 1996, 2005 and 2006, as opposing counsel to Stone's successor, Jack McCoy ( Sam Waterston ). In the 1996 episode "Custody", he defends a black woman who attempted to kidnap her son from his white adoptive parents.

What episode does Robinette defend a Muslim?

In the 2006 episode "Fear America", he defends a Muslim accused of murder who killed to cover up his terrorist activities. In that episode, Robinette accuses McCoy and the D.A.'s office of participating in a giant conspiracy to make every Muslim appear to be a terrorist.

What does Robinette believe?

Robinette advocates racial equality through equal treatment, including equal punishment; while he abhors racism, he feels no sympathy for black people who break the law. He insists on being treated as the equal of his white colleagues, without what he feels are added advantages from affirmative action policies.

What episode does Robinette ask Stone about his race?

As a result, Robinette's views on race change throughout the series. In the first season episode " Out of the Half-Light ", Stone asks Robinette if he thinks of himself as "a black lawyer or a lawyer who's black".

Where is Robinette from?

Robinette is introduced as having been raised in Harlem and worked his way through law school. He had the chance to work on Wall Street, but turned it down in favor of the Manhattan District Attorney 's office, where he felt he could make a difference. He works under Ben Stone ( Michael Moriarty ).