Officer Machado

Officer Machado is a character in Season Seven of the Showtime series DEXTER.

After arresting Ray Speltzer, Machado is accused of using excessive force and not obtaining a verbal confirmation of Miranda Rights.

Summary

 * “Run”

Captain Maria LaGuerta strides into Lt. Debra Morgan’s office and states, “We have a big problem.” The homicide team (including Angel Batista, Joey Quinn, Dexter Morgan, Jake Simms, Angie Miller) gather to watch footage of Ray Speltzer being arrested. Amid indistinct shouting, four cops are struggling with a resisting Speltzer. They begin to beat him with their clubs until Speltzer is on the ground.

"Batista: [to LaGuerta]: “What's the problem?” LaGuerta: “Watch the Miranda.”"

"Machado: [to other cops] “Put him on the fucking car!' [to Speltzer] 'You know how this goes. If you want an attorney, we'll get one for you even if ya can't afford one. Do you understand your rights? Huh? Do you understand? Say yes.' [then to other cops, as he yanks Speltzer's head] 'Did you guys see that? Looks like a ‘yes’ to me. Fucking cocksucker.”"

"LaGuerta: “They never got a verbal confirmation that Speltzer understood his rights.” Debra: “No.” Quinn: “But Speltzer fucking nodded.” LaGuerta: “He didn't say, ‘Yes.’ And at Speltzer's arraignment this morning, his P.D. was able to make the case --” Debra: “Don't.” LaGuerta: “That because Speltzer at one point knocked unconscious, it is entirely possible that he did not understand his rights, that it wasn't a nod, that it was a temporary blackout.” Batista: “And the judge fucking bought that?” LaGuerta: “The judge threw his confession out of court. He walked.” Debra: “When?” LaGuerta: “Two hours ago.” Debra: “Motherfucker.” LaGuerta: “And apparently, Speltzer's planning to file a lawsuit against us.” Miller: “Use of excessive force? I don't believe this.” Debra: “So all that's left to do is -- is what?” Batista: “Wait around till he kills someone else?” LaGuerta: “There's nothing else we can do.” But there is something I can do, Dexter thought. Debra: “Fuck that. Fuck all of this.”"

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