by Kevin Gardner
Legal thrillers and dramas dominated popular culture in 1990s television and movies. Some of the most notable films of the era, however, are notorious among legal professionals because they are so implausible or do not render realistic depictions of how the justice system works in practice. “My Cousin Vinny” (1992) in which the girlfriend of an unqualified defense attorney saves the day in a capital case by serving as an expert witness is one of the most laughable examples of 90s legal movies that makes attorneys cringe. However, there were a lot of great 90s movies that showcased criminal procedure more thoughtfully and offered much more insightful commentary about the law.
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