Lawrence Splainer is a character role-played by Corvollo.
Description[]
Lawrence Splainer is from Chicago, graduating from University of Chicago Law School, he moved to San Andreas to escape the brutally cold winters for a more tropic climate.
Lawrence obtained his BAR certification to practice law in the State of San Andreas on July 20th of 2019.
On August 29th, 2019 Lawrence was extended an offer, and accepted the role of becoming a Special Prosecutor for the District Attorney's (DA) Office. This role allows him to accept cases on behalf of the DA's office and practice public defense law at the same time.
As of October 9, 2019, Lawrence was promoted to Assistant District Attorney because of the resignation of Adrienne West.
Due to Katya Zamalodchikova becoming a Judge, Lawrence is now the District Attorney as of January 6th, 2020.
As of May 29th, 2020, Lawrence has resigned from District Attorney of San Andreas with Larry Hallow taking his place.
Case History[]
Buddha V. The People[]
Case Type: Bench Trial
Results: Win, 3 charges of Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer in the second degree downgraded to assault with a deadly firearm.
Summary: Lawrence argued to Judge Coyote that Lang Buddha could not be proven to have the "Intent to Kill" as by his summary of events, Lang Buddha sprayed in a direction as a deterrent to the officer's approach, not at a specific officer.
Swoleroid V. Leonard[]
Case Type: Civil Action
Results: Win, Deputy Leonard was found liable for civil damages of 80k to be paid to Curtis Swoleroid from the City of Los Santos' Civil Relief Fund.
Summary: Appointed by Bullhead Law, Lawrence argued to Chief Justice LaBarre that Kurt Leonard was liable for the damages due to his actions that violated Law Enforcement Escalation of Force procedures.
The People V. David Barker[]
Case Type: Criminal Action
Results: Loss, David Barker was sentenced to death for his first degree and capital murder of Deputy Kurt Leonard.
Summary: Lawrence took the case as an appointed public defender as no other representation was touching the case, due to applicable Felony and Capital murder rules at play Lawrence advised his client to plead guilty and for the mercy of the court to no avail.
The People V. Jordan Steele[]
Case Type: Criminal Action
Result: Win, Jordan Steele was found guilty of all charges including reckless endangerment and felony hit and run.
Summary: Lawrence was a lead prosecutor. He argued that Steele was intoxicated and hit his wife with a motor vehicle. Steele pled not guilty to no avail.
Relationships[]
Nora Dupres[]
On August 26th, 2019, Lawrence became Nora Dupres's Assistant ADA and love interest. This relationship lasted until Nora's death on September 20th, 2019. Lawrence threw a ring on Nora's casket during her funeral, expressing that he wanted to ask her to marry him. Lawrence, tears in his eyes walked away from the casket saying, "you can answer me later".
Lauren Forcer[]
Lawrence has a lot of respect for Lauren. The two have had a strong working relationship since his in-statement as the ADA. Lawrence has frequently complimented Lauren and made flirtatious remarks in passing. Lawrence recently sustained a concussion while attending a party at the Yacht. Lauren was called down to Pillbox Medical as she was on Lawrence's emergency contact list. Lawrence asked her if he had ever told her that she is "Drop dead gorgeous", and if not he should tell her more often.
"I feel a sense of calm, and a sense of accomplishment whenever I go into a case and see I see your evidence is a part of it, because I know it's gonna' be right." — Lawrence to Lauren
On February 15th, 2020 during the court case for the attempted murder charges against Chasity Dawes, Lawrence invited Lauren to visit the District Attorney's office. Lawrence made it seem that he just wanted to give Lauren a tour of the office, however instead he wanted to get her alone to express his feelings towards her. At the end of the tour, nervously, Lawrence expressed his romantic feelings for Lauren. Before he could finish Lauren told him "You're fine." and kissed him, Lawrence kissed her back.[1]
Over the next few weeks, Lawrence began to pressure Lauren to commit to a relationship, with Lauren reacting negatively to it. After one final argument, the two separated, only ever speaking to each other again in a professional capacity.
Quotes[]
- "0_0"
- "Does that make sense?"
- "We're practitioners of the law, not cheerleaders wearing colored jerseys"
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