In this courtroom scene, he is being charged with assaulting a police officer (which he is clearly guilty of) but chooses to represent himself based on his knowledge of the law. Hunting, the character played by Damon, is a well-read mathematical genius who has a near photographic memory. Wanting to end the list on a less serious but more controversial note, Good Will Hunting, like many smart writers, contains a courtroom scene that should make you wonder whether or not knowing the law makes any real difference. Here are 20 of the best courtroom scenes, some which go back more than 50 years. Just remember that real life courtrooms usually don’t function like those in the movies. It’s safe to say that movies with courtroom scenes are so popular because there is something for everyone. Who can forget Reese Witherspoon’s journey through Harvard Law School in Legally Blonde where she ends up defending a client before she even graduates? My Cousin Vinny opened the door for Marisa Tomei’s career by being a key expert witness as an auto mechanic turned hairdresser. What is interesting is that movies, unlike most TV shows about courtroom dramas, give us a single line or two that will stick out in minds for the rest of our lives.īut not all courtroom scenes are dramatic and deadly serious. Everyone knows the famous Jack Nicholson line from A Few Good Men, “You can’t handle the truth!” The classic Judgment at Nuremburg is both engaging and a reminder of how world history affects us even today. The CPS didn't appear, Andrea said, so a barrister stood in.Movies that have courtroom scenes in them are among the most popular for moviegoers. She tried to explain that she and David formed a support bubble, and their son suffers with anxiety and depression, so it was necessary for his dad to come inside for a handover, but the police said they weren't interested, she said.Ĭovid rules at the time allowed for childcare handovers, and she said the men kept a distance, in a bid to be safe.Īndrea appeared at Worcester Magistrates court in June, where the trial was set for August 11 at Reddich, and then adjourned to October 5. The single mum refused to take the piece of paper, so they posted it the next day. West Mercia officers arrived and said they'd had a complaint about loud music, and issued the fine for breach of the Coronavirus Act 2020. Musician Andrea was at home with partner David King, 54, when her ex arrived to drop off their then 13-year-old son. 'I had been so scared about what would happen to my children, I'm the primary carer and the youngest was three.'

'I had been terrified, and I had felt helpless all the time, and my son had been terrified of me being taken away. 'That was awful and had an effect on my whole family. 'I was extremely happy, and so relieved, because I had spent 11 months in fear of going to prison.

'It was like a massive weight had been taken off my shoulders.

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