Code of Ethics
--by J.P. D'Osty—Fernandez
—dedicated to Royal Ulster Constabulary Detective Superintendent Ian Phoenix, (killed in the Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland in
June 1994), to all RUC, and Garda Siochona officers and Ulster Defence
Regiment/Royal Irish Regiment soldiers who have given all in the fight against terrorism, and, as ever, to Diane Neal, the wonderful young actress
who portrays Casey Novak, and whose virtuoso ability, unyielding
determination, and profound warmth are eternally an inspiration. BRAVA,
DIANE!!!
Casey Novak, Stabler, Benson, and Fin are from Law&Order: SVU
Captain Donnie Creggan is from Law&Order: SVU and Law&Order
Detective John Munchis from Law&Order: SVU and Homicide: Life on The Streets
Serena Southerlyn and Arthur Branch are from Law&Order
Christopher Aloysius "Chris" Muldoon, Seamus Parnell Muldoon Senior, Seamus Parnell Muldoon Junior, Maureen Fitzgerald Muldoon, Eamon Farley, Ivy League U, and Upton U are my creations.
Chapter 1
The elevator opened at Casey's stop, the floor that housed the SVU squad room. The dread she initially felt going there when she first started a few months back was mostly gone now. She felt less and less self-conscious. And she had reason to. The place was no longer as cold as Antarctica. The detectives, whose glances at first barely concealed their dislike and contempt, now regarded her almost as one of their own. They listened to her input and respected her opinions. Casey still did not like having to deal with these types of cases. But with people who were willing to work with her, well, that made it somewhat more bearable.
Captain Don Cragen was standing at a board, festooned with photos, maps, and notes on the victims, times, places, and MO's. Stabler, Benson, Munch and Fin were all at their desks facing Cragen and the board. Fin was leaning forward, as was Benson. Stabler and Munch were reclining in their chairs. Munch was playing short-distance "catch" with himself.
"Morning all."
The detectives grunted, mumbled and nodded their acknowledgment.
"So, we have a suspect?"
"Yes, Christopher Aloysius Muldoon, 19. Student at Ivy League U., on the seven year plan. He was at all five parties. Plus, he once majored in premed and in chemistry..."
"Real brat." opined Munch. "Thousands of kids with potential have trouble paying off four years at State colleges, and Mr. Trust Fund here takes a vacation at the most expensive university in America."
"His background in chemistry and biology" Cragen continued, giving Munch a thoroughly unholy glance, "means that he had the knowledge to cook up the sedatives used to drug the girls. He was almost perfect at it too. Lab found no traces of it in the vics' blood. If that chemical didn't happen to increase alter their urinalysis, the lab would have never figured out that there was something besides alcohol in the mix."
"Wait a minute Captain!" Casey interrupted. "Did you say your suspect was Christopher Aloysius Muldoon?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"Is that his photo there on the board?"
"Yeah. That's him. Chris Muldoon, second son of Seamus Parnell Muldoon and Maureen Fitzgerald Muldoon. Don't tell me the name scares you too? None of the vics want to come forward and testify. Muldoon's gone to ground. The parents lawyered up. We have all the Muldoon bank records, except for..."
"That's not the problem, Captain. When I was in Law School, Maureen Muldoon was one of my professors. A mentor, in fact."
"So?" asked Stabler "The DA's office has nailed other lawyers in the past. Judges, even. And they were all personal acquaintances of the prosecutors in question. What's the problem here?"
"The problem is, once Maureen Muldoon asked me to assist in her son's defense. I was in fourth year, anxious to get some courtroom experience. So, I have a conflict of interest. Let me call Serena Southerlyn. She went to a different Law School, so she can help you without any conflict of interest issues."
"Hold on, Counselor!" Stabler sat up, now. "Are you saying that Chris Muldoon has a juvie record?"
"I can't talk about that, Detective!"
"Counselor, we know Chris Muldoon is the rapist, and that he will rape again, if we don't get him. And we're at an impasse. We can really use whatever you can give us." Pleaded Cragen.
"Even if you could, any judge is going to say that anything I gave you is privileged information. Chris Muldoon will walk. I'm sorry. I can't help you. I really want to, but I can't."
"Damn lawyers!" cursed Munch "Always looking out for each other!"
Casey turned to face him. Her eyes were misting up.
"John, you know that's not fair!"
With that, Casey turned and left the squad room.
--by J.P. D'Osty—Fernandez
—dedicated to Royal Ulster Constabulary Detective Superintendent Ian Phoenix, (killed in the Chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland in
June 1994), to all RUC, and Garda Siochona officers and Ulster Defence
Regiment/Royal Irish Regiment soldiers who have given all in the fight against terrorism, and, as ever, to Diane Neal, the wonderful young actress
who portrays Casey Novak, and whose virtuoso ability, unyielding
determination, and profound warmth are eternally an inspiration. BRAVA,
DIANE!!!
Casey Novak, Stabler, Benson, and Fin are from Law&Order: SVU
Captain Donnie Creggan is from Law&Order: SVU and Law&Order
Detective John Munchis from Law&Order: SVU and Homicide: Life on The Streets
Serena Southerlyn and Arthur Branch are from Law&Order
Christopher Aloysius "Chris" Muldoon, Seamus Parnell Muldoon Senior, Seamus Parnell Muldoon Junior, Maureen Fitzgerald Muldoon, Eamon Farley, Ivy League U, and Upton U are my creations.
Chapter 1
The elevator opened at Casey's stop, the floor that housed the SVU squad room. The dread she initially felt going there when she first started a few months back was mostly gone now. She felt less and less self-conscious. And she had reason to. The place was no longer as cold as Antarctica. The detectives, whose glances at first barely concealed their dislike and contempt, now regarded her almost as one of their own. They listened to her input and respected her opinions. Casey still did not like having to deal with these types of cases. But with people who were willing to work with her, well, that made it somewhat more bearable.
Captain Don Cragen was standing at a board, festooned with photos, maps, and notes on the victims, times, places, and MO's. Stabler, Benson, Munch and Fin were all at their desks facing Cragen and the board. Fin was leaning forward, as was Benson. Stabler and Munch were reclining in their chairs. Munch was playing short-distance "catch" with himself.
"Morning all."
The detectives grunted, mumbled and nodded their acknowledgment.
"So, we have a suspect?"
"Yes, Christopher Aloysius Muldoon, 19. Student at Ivy League U., on the seven year plan. He was at all five parties. Plus, he once majored in premed and in chemistry..."
"Real brat." opined Munch. "Thousands of kids with potential have trouble paying off four years at State colleges, and Mr. Trust Fund here takes a vacation at the most expensive university in America."
"His background in chemistry and biology" Cragen continued, giving Munch a thoroughly unholy glance, "means that he had the knowledge to cook up the sedatives used to drug the girls. He was almost perfect at it too. Lab found no traces of it in the vics' blood. If that chemical didn't happen to increase alter their urinalysis, the lab would have never figured out that there was something besides alcohol in the mix."
"Wait a minute Captain!" Casey interrupted. "Did you say your suspect was Christopher Aloysius Muldoon?"
"Yeah. Why?"
"Is that his photo there on the board?"
"Yeah. That's him. Chris Muldoon, second son of Seamus Parnell Muldoon and Maureen Fitzgerald Muldoon. Don't tell me the name scares you too? None of the vics want to come forward and testify. Muldoon's gone to ground. The parents lawyered up. We have all the Muldoon bank records, except for..."
"That's not the problem, Captain. When I was in Law School, Maureen Muldoon was one of my professors. A mentor, in fact."
"So?" asked Stabler "The DA's office has nailed other lawyers in the past. Judges, even. And they were all personal acquaintances of the prosecutors in question. What's the problem here?"
"The problem is, once Maureen Muldoon asked me to assist in her son's defense. I was in fourth year, anxious to get some courtroom experience. So, I have a conflict of interest. Let me call Serena Southerlyn. She went to a different Law School, so she can help you without any conflict of interest issues."
"Hold on, Counselor!" Stabler sat up, now. "Are you saying that Chris Muldoon has a juvie record?"
"I can't talk about that, Detective!"
"Counselor, we know Chris Muldoon is the rapist, and that he will rape again, if we don't get him. And we're at an impasse. We can really use whatever you can give us." Pleaded Cragen.
"Even if you could, any judge is going to say that anything I gave you is privileged information. Chris Muldoon will walk. I'm sorry. I can't help you. I really want to, but I can't."
"Damn lawyers!" cursed Munch "Always looking out for each other!"
Casey turned to face him. Her eyes were misting up.
"John, you know that's not fair!"
With that, Casey turned and left the squad room.