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19. The Wheels of Justice

Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.

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Alicia represents Colin Sweeney again, this time against an apparently minor charge that could potentially turn into a life sentence for him if a Supreme Court decision on three strikes is rendered before the firm can resolve the case. With the prosecution stalling, the firm must rush through trial in order to head off a conviction. Diane reconnects with ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh. She asks Kalinda to vet her after Peter offers her a judgeship, which ends up uncovering troubling information about her family's past.

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