A system which abides to provide justice to all citizens equally with no distinctions. Extended laws exists in the justice system, in which the majority of the population are not benefited, rather stigmatized, especially minorities. The justice system has become an unfair institution. Tactics use when incriminating the defendant is among the approaches to be restructured. The assumption of innocence and probable cause are among the injustice in the system, which affects society as a whole. For years, films and television programs have generated methods of interpreting the legal system and its functions. Presumed Innocent, a film which portrays the function of the justice system among lawyers and those confronting the law. In this film it…show more content… In due case, the defendant appealed the court claiming that the state lacked probable cause to arrest him, in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. As the case concluded, the court decided that reasonable probability existed by the testimony given by McMenemy, in connection with the sexual assault and murder. Therefore, police officers obtained the necessary evidence to conclude the arrest, in which substantial basis were provided for the probable cause to search, which did not violate the Fourteenth…show more content… This particular case deals with the right to speedy and public trial. In Potter v State of Wyoming, Potter was charged with three counts to which he pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness. Requesting the court for a mental evaluation, which was granted by the court. As consequence, the case prolonged as Potter filed a motion to withdraw the request of evaluation. Potter then claimed, that his rights for a speedy trial were violated. It was then decided by the court, Potter’s speedy trial rights were not violated. The delay on the case can be attributed to proceedings related to Potter’s mental illness or deficiency. Therefore, any reason for delay caused by the State and Court is to be considered neutral. In contrast to the film, both these cases provide the function of the legal system with more accuracy as it pertains to real life disputes. It also incorporates the function of probable cause in order to obtain a search warrant and providing a speedy trial to the defendant. As for the film, officers did not seek for a murder weapon. In reality, a murder weapon would be the primary evidence which officers seek to find. Nevertheless, the film Presumed Innocent, incorporates the obligations of defense attorney and prosecutors, as well as the function of pleading the fifth in the grand
