Margaret Barry is a judge in New York City who is known to hold the prosecution to a higher standard than most judges.
Cases tried[]
- People vs. Shelly Taggert (L&O: "Girlfriends")
- Allowed both the prosecution and defense to question Barry Taggert after the defendant was going to claim he killed Bridget Kaylin.
- People vs. Dennis Pollock (L&O: "Venom")
- Dismissed the initial inditement against Pollack due to lack of evidence, allowing the prosecution to refile when they find more evidence.
- Allowed the PTSD defense in, but reserves the right to instruct the jury to disregard all psychiatric testimony if the defendant's attorney, Daniel Metzler, fails to make out the defense.
- People vs. Henry Semple (L&O: "School Daze")
- Granted the defense's motion to suppress the gun, statements and all other evidence connected to the school psychologist's statement based on 4th amendment and doctor-patient privilege violations
- Dismissed the initial charges against Semple due to lack of evidence, allowing the People to refile when they find more evidence.
Appearances[]
- Law & Order (8 seasons, 9 episodes):
- Season 1: "The Torrents of Greed (Part I)"
- Season 2: "Cradle to Grave"
- Season 4: "Golden Years" • "Old Friends"
- Season 5: "Wannabe"
- Season 6: "Girlfriends"
- Season 8: "Denial"
- Season 9: "Venom"
- Season 11: "School Daze"
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1 season, 2 episodes):
- Season 2: "Closure (Part II)" • "Pique"