Zach Hamilton's Attorney

Zach Hamilton’s Attorney is a character in Season Eight of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He presents photos to Lt. Angel Batista that show Det. Joey Quinn (off duty) tailing his wealthy young client, Zach Hamilton.

Summary

 * “Dress Code”

From his office, Dexter Morgan notices Zach Hamilton and his attorney arrive in homicide, and he wonders why they are there. Deputy Chief Thomas Matthews leads Zach and the attorney into Lt. Angel Batista’s office. after which Batista asks Det. Joey Quinn to join them.

"Batista: (sitting down at his desk) “Okay.” Attorney: “My client requests that you cease and desist this 24-hour watch you have on him.” (He hands photos of Quinn to Batista.) Zach: “He requests it. I’d like you to back the fuck off.” (Batista and Matthews exchange glances.) Batista: “You took these photos, Zach?” Zach: “Yeah, and those are just the best ones.” Batista: “Quinn, do you have anything to say?” Quinn: “Yeah, I think the kid’s guilty.” Matthews: “I’ll answer for you, Detective Quinn. On behalf of the entire department, I can assure you that we will -- well, how did you put it, Zach? Back the fuck down.” Zach: “Off.” Matthews: “Yeah, that too. Right, Detective Quinn?” Quinn: “Right.” Matthews: “That’s right. Gentleman, let me show you out.”"

Mathews, Zach, and attorney leave Batista's office.

"Batista: (to Quinn) “What the fuck were you thinking?” Quinn: “That rich asshole is walking around, free.” Batista: “We have nothing on this kid.” Quinn: “That’s why I was following him.” Batista: “Yeah, if this was any other case, I would personally sign off on the overtime. But this one...let it go. That’s an order.”"

In the parking lot, Zach and his attorney shake hands and part ways. Zach finds Dexter waiting near his car and they discuss the need to kill. Dexter attempts to impress upon Zach the importance of patience and control.

Related Pages

 * Zach Hamilton
 * Joey Quinn