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Originally posted by hershie
most Canadians get their basic knowledge of how the law and justice system works from US movies and TV shows like Law&Order or NYPD Blue...and are surprised when they get arrested or whatever here and it doesn't go down like it does on TV (reading of your rights...).
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hey, it is not just the Canadians that think that is what court is like, most Americans I think are pretty unfamiliar to the realities of the legal system, and trust me, there is a lot that goes on that CourtTV never shows, or knows about.
If you ever listen to the opening statement of both the prosecution and defense, the first thing they will each say to the jusry is, "this is not TV, it is not as exciting, you may start to fall asleep, you may need to go to the bathroom."
The real fun is Family Law court rooms