Law in Pop Culture by Katarina Larasati Darmono https://padlet.com/karin2026_/idl8emlnk7pax945 Choose a legal TV show or movie and research one case it portrays. Compare the media version with the actual legal principles involved. Include your name and class in the title of your post, the body should contain your analysis of the media version compared with actual legal principles involved. Afterwards, be sure to answer the discussion question(s). Have fun! en-us 2025-05-06 08:33:51 UTC 2025-05-06 08:51:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Choose One and Answer karin2026_ https://padlet.com/karin2026_/idl8emlnk7pax945/wish/3437671618

  • What responsibilities do media creators have in portraying legal matters accurately?

  • How can we be more critical consumers?

    • ]]>     2025-05-06 08:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/karin2026_/idl8emlnk7pax945/wish/3437671618     E.g., Karin 11D karin2026_ https://padlet.com/karin2026_/idl8emlnk7pax945/wish/3437679102 TV Case: Better Call Saul – “Namaste” (S5E4)

    Jimmy McGill defends a robbery suspect by planting a lookalike at the defense table. When the eyewitness wrongly identifies the decoy, Jimmy reveals the switch, discrediting the ID and triggering a mistrial.


    Legal Reality:

    While clever on TV, this would be highly unethical and illegal in real life. Under ABA Model Rules 3.3 and 8.4, lawyers must not mislead the court or present false evidence. Jimmy’s tactic violates the duty of candor to the tribunal and could lead to contempt of court, sanctions, or disbarment.


    Real Case Comparison:

    In People v. Simac (1994), a lawyer did something similar and was found in criminal contempt for deceiving the court. Unlike the show, the real lawyer was punished and faced professional consequences.


    Key Takeaway:

    The show dramatizes courtroom theatrics, but such a stunt would have serious repercussions in real courts.

    ]]>     2025-05-06 08:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/karin2026_/idl8emlnk7pax945/wish/3437679102     The CSI Effect karin2026_ https://padlet.com/karin2026_/idl8emlnk7pax945/wish/3437683717 What expectations do TV shows create about legal evidence and procedure?

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