Even though it's totally fantasy, I love Boston Legal. They could be arguing a child custody case and still, somehow, the Iraq War will get brought up in some amazing diatribe. Otherwise, I've always loved 12 Angry Men and Judgement at Nuremburg.
Still, reality and fiction don't seem to cross in this case. I've only been a juror once, but there were no impassioned speeches, no reading the witness the riot act, no dramatic and unexpected confessions on the stand. It was very much by the book. While it could be a matter of style to entertain a jury, it would be best to win the case on merits so you don't drive the judge insane.
There are several attorneys around on TFP. I'm sure they would have very good advice.
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