Character Witness—
"You want to put Charlie on the witness stand?" Don asked warily.
"Yes," Howard said. "The plaintiff chose to sue you personally and her side will do its best to paint you as a rash, out-of-control agent."
"I never touched her!"
"I know, I'm just telling you what they'll say. Your brother will be perfect. He's a certified expert witness, he's comfortable in a courtroom, and has a great track record for cases he's testified in."
"But … as a character witness for me?"
"Who could be better?"
"Aren't family members illegal?"
Howard smiled. "Not unless you're married to him."
"I don't know …"
"I don't understand." Howard shook his head. "Your brother's a great speaker and the jury will adore him. If he was my brother, I'd want him to testify."
"Yeah, but you didn't crash the car that Mom and Dad were saving for his college graduation present."