The Practice: Season 2, Episode 28

Rhyme and Reason (11 May 1998)

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When a 13 year old boy shoots his mother for no apparent reason, Bobby and Helenn struggle over charging him as a child or an adult. Meanwhile, Eugene tries to get a murderer off on a ... See full summary »

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When a 13 year old boy shoots his mother for no apparent reason, Bobby and Helenn struggle over charging him as a child or an adult. Meanwhile, Eugene tries to get a murderer off on a technicality, while realizing how he looks through his young son's eyes. Written by Aviram

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