The episode's title refers to a real-world tactic used by the DEA's Special Operations Division (SOD).
: Agents receive a tip from classified sources (like the NSA). Since they cannot use classified data in court without revealing sources, they "construct" a parallel investigation—such as a routine traffic stop—to "discover" the evidence legally. [S5E13] Parallel Construction, Bitches
: Lemond Bishop is arrested based on information that Alicia and Cary suspect came from an internal leak at Florrick/Agos. They eventually realize the NSA has been wiretapping them and passing tips to the DEA. The episode's title refers to a real-world tactic
: AUSA Frank Asher, the prosecutor, resigns mid-trial after realizing the DEA's evidence came from an illegal source, stating he "holds hands with justice". The Legal Concept: Parallel Construction [S5E13] Parallel Construction, Bitches
The episode's title refers to a real-world tactic used by the DEA's Special Operations Division (SOD).
: Agents receive a tip from classified sources (like the NSA). Since they cannot use classified data in court without revealing sources, they "construct" a parallel investigation—such as a routine traffic stop—to "discover" the evidence legally.
: Lemond Bishop is arrested based on information that Alicia and Cary suspect came from an internal leak at Florrick/Agos. They eventually realize the NSA has been wiretapping them and passing tips to the DEA.
: AUSA Frank Asher, the prosecutor, resigns mid-trial after realizing the DEA's evidence came from an illegal source, stating he "holds hands with justice". The Legal Concept: Parallel Construction