"law & Order" Venom(1998) Apr 2026

The case takes a sharp turn when the police discover that Dennis is married to an older, wealthy woman named . While detectives initially believe Crosby and Dennis are lovers, they eventually uncover a darker truth: they are actually a mother and son team of career con artists. Their typical scheme involves marrying wealthy individuals and then killing them to inherit their fortunes. The Legal Case

is the seventh episode of the ninth season of the original Law & Order series, first airing on November 18, 1998. It is widely remembered as one of the show's most disturbing entries due to its themes of professional con artistry and parental incest. Plot Summary "Law & Order" Venom(1998)

The episode features the Season 9 main cast alongside notable guest performers: as Det. Lennie Briscoe Benjamin Bratt as Det. Rey Curtis Sam Waterston as Jack McCoy Angie Harmon as ADA Abbie Carmichael Laila Robins as Liann Crosby (The Mother) Matt Keeslar as Dennis Pollock (The Son) Penny Fuller as Joyce Pollock (The Wife) J.K. Simmons as Dr. Emil Skoda "Law & Order" Venom (TV Episode 1998) - Full cast & crew The case takes a sharp turn when the

Dennis refuses to testify against his mother, choosing his toxic bond with her over his wife’s freedom. As a result, Liann avoids punishment for her crimes, while Dennis is found guilty of manslaughter . Cast and Guest Stars The Legal Case is the seventh episode of