Posted by LongOdds at roam207-114.student.harvard.edu on January 21, 2003 at 16:25:44:
In Reply to: Little help identifing specific scenes...... posted by LongOdds on January 21, 2003 at 15:47:45:
: Trying to write a paper for an evidence class (law school) involving scenes from modern film......
: If anyone can think of any scenes that involve any of the following, I would be extremely thankful....
: 1. Scene involving a defendants right to confront his accuser.
: 2. Scene involving a witnesses testimony concerning the defendants character (opinion and reputation in the community).
: 3. Scene involving hearsay (excited utterance, dying declaration, etc.). This one may be difficult.
: The movie doesnt need to be any good, or even a "legal" movie, I just need specific scenes that relate to the course.
Forgot, I could also use any scenes dealing with
4. Evidence of prior similar acts presented in court (evidence of previous crimes used against the defendant even though he isnt being charged with those crimes now......i.e. He has robbed 5 banks with the same M.O.)
Thanks again.
: So far, I am thinking about Devils Advocate (Jury Selection), A Time to Kill (Attacking credibility of expert witness), and Primal Fear (Attorney-Client Privilege).
: Any advice, suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks,