Lawyer Fact Checks Court Scenes, from 'Better Call Saul' to 'The Good Wife'

[@PKAmedia]

Witness: And the real killer is in the court room, RIGHT THERE! Everyone: *GASP* Judge: I will remind the court again this is a copyright trial.

[@Erica-en2qz]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NYCDom]

LMFAOOOO

[@munstrumridcully]

Lmao! The best part is the reminding the court _again_ 😅

[@josephchristopher4347]

instablaster...

[@Pebbles13tx]

0 00p

[@inFAMOUSBlastshards]

According to Peter Gould (co-creator of Better Call Saul), the defendant switch thing was based off a real occurrence.

[@inFAMOUSBlastshards]

@@vanos2194 Thanks, how'd you find this?

[@zimikkachui5766]

And to be honest, the lawyer succeeded even though he was fined. Many lawyers came out in his support, even the State Supreme Court was split in its decision and he was quite famous for it. Even some judges defended his actions and professors still talked about it in classes so I think he succeeded. He got off his client, that's the first thing a defense lawyer should be concerned about.

[@boundedsleet6262]

@@zimikkachui5766 Would it be worth it however for the lawyer? I suppose it depends on how much he'd been paid for defending his client, he got fined 100$, shame the article doesn't say how much he got paid for defending him.

[@munstrumridcully]

@@boundedsleet6262 the lawyer may have just placed more value on the potential publicity than dollars and cents in the case, especially if he was building his practice(Like Saul was)

[@boundedsleet6262]

@@munstrumridcully A good point I hadn't considered.

[@djanavol]

The Better Call Saul scene was based on something that a lawyer actually did, on the podcast they said they got it when on a call with I believe lawyers or someone who works in law that told them the story of this happening.

[@CrazyJC5]

What's interesting about the first clip in better call saul is apparently something like that ACTUALLY DID happen in a court room, now if you understand the context in the situation where saul wasn't maybe aiming for an innocent but to waste time for a mistrial. The original case that did this also left in a mistrial so this isn't something the show runners made up, but my main issue is that saul gets no consequence after being taken off for a year prior so he's already on thin ice with him being a lawyer, but who knows you could theoretically come up with a solution that they let it pass by.

[@raimarulightning]

The original case I saw ended in a directed verdict of Not Guilty and a sanction against the attorney. Is there a different one?

[@Ajehy]

Hey Apollo!

[@reemtri]

Another commenter posted this link: www.nytimes.com/1994/07/29/us/at-the-bar-defense-lawyer-turns-the-tables-on-the-prosecutors-but-pays-a-price.html

[@stormcloudsabound]

Just goes to show you, as a lawyer, it's vital to stay up-to-date with court cases so you don't look like a fool for claiming something never happened.

[@scarlettmi]

I love his hatred of Castle. That was hilarious.

[@shannondouglass3044]

Bahaha!!! That's the best part of this whole thing! Amazing

[@FellowGamerFun]

Yeah castle is dogshit

[@stormcloudsabound]

It was a fun, comedic show, and then they aired that episode. Totally lost me :/

[@leonidas-spearhead]

I hated that show

[@CraftMechanicYT]

Sentenced to being an ace attorney writer

[@isaacjones6323]

"This is the most unrealistic scene ive ever seen" *laughs in pheonix Wright*

[@Jeremy-jm3fe]

I wonder how he would react to the case where Phoenix has to speak to a parrot. Scott: "This is totally unrealistic. First of all, the judge would have to seek council with animal services to verify the sanity of the parrot, and how long the parrot has stayed in the country to be able to testify. "The Bird Flu" defense states that the parrot's claims cannot be held in contempt unless it flies away."

[@fatmagizemakkus2606]

I wish he would have talked about ‘How to get away with Murder’

[@mskellycareless]

We will have to ask for a part 2!

[@Isabelle-xp7qb]

@Rebecca N they mean the TV show...

[@Isabelle-xp7qb]

@Rebecca N yes, there is a show called how to get away with murder with viola davis. If this happens to be one of the spans of time you do have netflix, you can watch it on there. And i'm very sorry for your iternet situation, what country do you live in (if you're comfortable sharing that)?

[@Isabelle-xp7qb]

Haha i don't know why i assumed that you lived in a 3rd world country and had no internet

[@shannond7437]

Definitely a better option than Penny (an actress) not being able to memorize a statement for traffic court on Bug Bang Theory. 😂

[@rhondarussell4884]

Wow that was fun! Your “fire the Writer” comment was hilarious! It is funny TVs interruption of court, like you pointed out, everything has to be recorded- some stuff can’t happen.

[@niksmi22]

"If it doesn't fit, you must acquit" it was cool to see him break down that choice in OJ's trial. I like that courtroom advice "don't ask a question you don't already know the answer to" because they walked right into that one

[@DannyGoLively]

"Mr. Darden got a little too cute." ... that's the most generous way of saying it that I've ever heard. Lol

[@UlfMTG]

So let me get this straight, in the Good Wife clip, you're telling me a judge can just completely ignore the Constitution and there's nothing anyone can do about it?!

[@Banned4Life]

That's what caught me off-guard here... It would be fine for a lawyer to be held in contempt, for disagreeing with disregarding the Constitution? Yet the judge can completely violate the Constitutional rights of a witness and it's all dandy?

[@BradyPostma]

To punish a judge for violating the Constitution does not happen in that judge's courtroom. It happens in appeals, in the formal complaint system, etc. No criminal is sentenced in their base of power, but in a separate court headed by an impartial judge (ie, not the criminal themselves).

[@LastOfTheConfessors]

Watch WIRED's version of a lawyer reacts to videos. She does a much better job explaining that particular scene and what can/could've happened

[@Hotobu]

It seems to me that he had an issue because it wasn't that lawyer's witness.

[@jasondoakes1372]

I thought the unrealistic part is the judge's mistake, of course it's for dramatic purposes, giving the Heroine a chance to stand up, thought this show was better, it's ridiculous.

[@itiswhatitis9323]

Scott Reisch Crime Talk is the bomb! Vanity Fair should have regular vblogs with Mr. Reisch as this is outstanding.

[@HorrorClips4u]

This lawyer points out the fundamentally broken part of the system; It doesnt matter if you are right or wrong, committed a crime or not. All that matters is how good of an attorney you can afford.

[@nikolaibreckenridge2287]

But what is the solution?

[@HOTD108_]

@@nikolaibreckenridge2287 Trail by combat?

[@expiredpilot2448]

Honestly. You can get most crimes dismissed on technicalities. That's why there are sleezey law firms that only specialize in things like DUI.

[@Dream.of.Endless]

@@HOTD108_ Which trail, Appalachian one?

[@heatherwhatever7714]

Thank you. I always notice soundtracks, sometimes lighting and exaggerations but never, ever details like this. Eye opening.

[@dr_lala5908]

Excellent. Nice one Mr Reisch. Avid follower of his channel.

[@Djnf-gi4mc]

Love Scott and so glad he commented on all these movies/shows!!!!!

[@vincentleighton4457]

I've followed Scott since he started his KZbin channel, many times he has had me and my wife in stitches, one funny guy

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

The actor playing the judge in the Good Wife clip is a lawyer in Better Call Saul!

[@dkroll92]

yeah! Dennis Boutsikaris

[@TD0150]

Enjoy the magic flute.

[@TheToonses1]

Scott is brilliant. You did a great job with this interview / critic.

[@Abbyrose513]

When he says “pesky” instead of “meddling” in the Scooby-Doo quote 🙃. A for effort. Love these videos and glad they can continue it in quarantine.

[@jeremykothe2847]

Who? A lawyer with Ayn Rand books in his law library.

[@munstrumridcully]

@@jeremykothe2847 I didn't see that. Maybe he reads about Objectivism to be up on what philosophy _not_ to follow if you want to even _approach_ being a decent human being? Or maybe he reads her fiction to see just how bad a novel can be?

[@spicysrirachamilkshake8167]

He lost all credibility when he messed it up

[@jacksonrich5370]

I hated it

[@andreapatricia7614]

I love crime talk with Scott Reisch!! Best channel ever!

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

Glad VF is recognizing everyone's favorite KZbin criminal defense attorney. His Crime Talk channel is a must for anyone interested in true crime!

[@karenkneisley4164]

Thanks Vanity Fair and Scott Reisch! Had a great time and a good laugh:)

[@nurseprac.nikki513]

Scott has a great channel! Love his input!

[@t3tebow]

Loved it! You’re great Scott

[@hugasoul]

Brilliant video! More Scott Reisch please!

[@tammyepperly3015]

Great pick Vanity Fair. Scott Reisch is the best IMO in the crime genre for yt. He provides facts and what to expect next.

[@smzig]

"Juries are very smart people." I'm gonna call BS on that right there.

[@jamjam8793]

I love Scott! Thanks for this Scott and Vanity Fair!

[@carpediem2445]

Scott Reisch is amazing!! Thank you for this upload!!

[@h0rriphic]

We love Scott! Good call Vanity Fair!

[@sweetds1]

Scott and his legal advice is awesome. His channel on you tube is my very favorite to watch. I learn so much and”ignorance is no excuse for the law!” Right Scott?

[@yehheapsmadaybut]

What's his you've channel called?

[@XSCSCGS]

@@yehheapsmadaybut legaleagle

[@ChristophHoward]

@@yehheapsmadaybut Crime Talk

[@mirrojas]

Yay! Love Scott & daily crime talk on his channel 💕

[@PLUNDERTrueCrime]

Love ❤️ Scott’s KZbin videos!

[@catgivens]

Thank you so much! This was FANTASTIC!

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

There is precedent to the Better Call Saul thing though. In 2011, a lawyer showed up to court with the twin brother of his defendent and got scolded by the judge, pretty much like it happened in the scene.

[@123wendilee]

Great choice in choosing Mr. Reisch!!! Very informative & entertaining 😉😁.

[@icykickflip]

“ There’s nobody else here” *multiple people laughing in the room*

[@19Marleymum]

Absolutely love Scott as awesome YT channel.

[@pamdyer4644]

Great video . Scott Reisch is the best!!!

[@sallytrued3804]

learn so MUCH watching Mr. Reisch!!! Love this

[@rideordis810]

Scott Reisch is the best! Love his channel and his take on cases in the news ❤️

[@jessicas8902]

Scott is on vanity fair... congrats Scott. Love your video

[@QueenNanaEva]

Love Scott Reisch! Loved your Vanity Fair interview! Happy you did this. Congratulations 🍾🎈

[@HappyGhetto]

I wish the whole video was just him analysing Better Call Saul

[@spacemonkey4010]

Yay, Scott! Crime Talk is the best!

[@Star-hk6gc]

This was so cool!! Thanks Scott!!

[@missjem79]

I love Scott!!! The way he breaks down cases in the media through his criminal lawyer lense; it's an essential You Tube channel if you are a true crime junkie.

[@rhiannonbeth4352]

Jem love his channel! I’m such a true crime junkie!!! X

[@ivyleigh3718]

Same 😁😁😁😁😁

[@scottrichter4022]

Thanks Mr. Scott Reisch!

[@heatherwhatever7714]

“Out of order? You’re out of order!” ☺️

[@danielahoti4109]

Happy Birthday dear Scott! Many returns of the day! Best health and happiness to you always! The best lawyer ❤️and beloved creator and aficionado of "Crime Talk" channel.😘

[@neolapeterson4011]

I love Scott Reich's Crime Talk. I watch it every night. He is the best

[@thisiscait]

You might enjoy Legal Eagle here on KZbin too! Love me some good legal breakdowns :)

[@blanchekuechler4529]

I love Scott Reich's Crime Talk. I watch it every night. He is the best

[@helenalizUT]

Love Scott! Proud crime talk aficionado 😊

[@LindsayDaly]

Narrator: This is Scott Reisch. Scott Reisch: 👁👄👁

[@dataassassin280]

Lindsay Daly 😂

[@yehheapsmadaybut]

What does that mean?

[@Dan-Black]

Vanity Fair should have a real scientist or lab tech review CSI-style drama series that have the stylish "laboratories" with really dark mood lighting, the latest tech, no bulky old-school hardware, and everybody wearing super-fashionable suits and dresses and choker collars and designer glasses instead of… well, real lab-wear. Then again, maybe a 20+ minute video would get old after the first few minutes when it's absolutely nothing but the real scientist laughing uncontrollably (or just banging their head on the desk).

[@pattihawks8514]

Dan Black Ha! Where’’a Abby when you need her? She was a major part of NCIS, though a supportive part! Of course Mark Harmon had the lead, and did it very well, indeed! Scott Riesch, The Mark Harmon of KZbin Law! Lol I enjoy you so much, and learn good things here!

[@Dan-Black]

@@pattihawks8514 - Ah, NCIS, CSI… I can never keep them straight, because I can't stand to watch any of them. Thanks! Yeah, that's the main one I was referencing, but there are a bunch of other shows and movies that do the same thing.

[@mkkrafts9261]

I'm a medical lab person. I volunteer!

[@gbonkers666]

They do...

[@laurenb7386]

I love Scott Reisch and I watch his channel religiously 😂

[@donnaedwards3515]

Love watching Crime Talk with Scott Reisch - This was fun!

[@craigdouglas9806]

Keep this up Vanity Fair! I cant get enough !!!

[@mistyrose8527]

Busted......you're not alone in your office! LOL. In the background. 🤣🤣🤣

[@marisabio]

i was laughing so much when he went off on that Castle scene, he was really angry at it, hilarious 😂😂

[@WickedWest512]

He is the best. Scott is one of the good guys. I highly recommend his channel.

[@pdmullgirl]

Hello VF, Yes, who better than Mr. Reisch to go over these cases?!!! No one!! That was awesome! Stay safe and well everyone! ❤️💜💚

[@MoniB888]

Scott Reisch is my hero! 😍🥰 Great job, Scott & Vanity Fair!

[@celiamello4292]

Yaaaaaaay!!! Way to Go, Mr. Reisch!!! Will end up on TV soon. Excelent communicator. Would bem an excelent commentator. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Sara_hhm]

I watch Scott Reisch daily! 👍🏻

[@HDnursepractitioner]

Scott is amazing. I love his channel. He is the first channel I pull up to watch. Scott always gets it right and at the end he has a funny segment to help ease our stress. 😍

[@Scarethelocals]

Whats his channel called?

[@Seagal655]

Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

[@teamdiecedue222]

I think Scott is awesome, love his channel. I have never needed a criminal attorney but if I needed one, he would be my first choice .

[@glenowl518]

Love Crime Talk - I agree, it is the bomb!!!

[@-che.cha-]

Good Job Scott! The Scooby-Doo reference was hilarious! 👍😂😂

[@taimakrayem8330]

Whoever came up with this video idea is even more genius then Scott Reisch!

[@AngelinaATF]

@Love One another Hi @Love 💕 and I am on there too as Moderator‼️😃5 ⭐️

[@kaitlynnT811]

I watch Scott everyday too!

[@rebekah3483]

Same here!

[@amandarios448]

@Love One another wooo me too. I've watched him since 2018 I think

[@thisiscait]

You should check out Legal Eagle then! He does some great breakdowns too :)

[@kl3625]

Good job Scott! Love it!

[@MultiHamlot]

I love Scott! He has a podcast named Crime Talk! My fav non biased true crime listen. :)

[@MamaPinks]

Ohhh yes! This was excellent! Funny too! Thanks Scott Reisch! @Crime Talk 👄

[@aimeerestad6521]

This is my KZbin creator! Glad he was finally recognized for his brilliance! Next up: Hollywood. (You may have to become more liberal for that. 🤣😂) Great Job Scott!

[@maryannenizio5074]

i hope not

[@bri.surgeries-life]

He's my favorite too

[@manfaamarie]

Hes yours? You own him?! Liucky

[@aimeerestad6521]

luna quix Ha ha! No I don’t but I like to say I was one of his first thousand or so subscribers. That makes him mine, right?

[@aimeerestad6521]

Mary Anne Nizio I suspect Scott wouldn’t change his views as they are an integral part of what makes him a defense attorney. I was mostly being sarcastic.

[@luv2luv720]

I knew Mr Reisch had a funny side to him!

[@kellygreen8882]

Denny Crane : ? No: Scott Reisch loool ♡

[@LoveLunaFam]

He does have a very good sense of humor, you just have to catch it in his videos.

[@Fwyd]

I like his invocation of “the Scooby Doo gang.”

[@kellybinns2126]

I would love to see him review "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

[@Braindoner101]

He should’ve done more than just TV shows. According to Legal Eagle, the movie My cousin Vinny was one of the most realistic courtroom movie scenes he’s scene in Hollywood cinema.

[@antoniog9814]

4:47 On the Law & Order clip, he makes a valid point, but fails to take into account that episode was filmed pre-911. There were no metal detectors and no strict security in place then.

[@johndododoe1411]

A few years ago, something similar happened in a divorce/custody hearing. A family member of one party walked in and shot two people on the opposing side. Serious courtroom security updates were made after that.

[@lisamdrake5696]

Way to go, Scott! 👍🏼

[@luiza3707]

Great, great, great accomplishment 🙂. So happy to be here

[@davidbentley6399]

I miss Night Court. I remember as a child my dad and I always watched it together. Time to browse Amazon and see if they have the whole series!

[@xavierpaololedesmamandreza]

"The Scooby-Doo Clan to pull off the masks....." Thay really caught me! You got me, Counsellor! 😂😂😂

[@rebccalay1299]

Do another one of these episodes with “My Cousin Vinny” and “Primal Fear.” It would be so cool to hear a lawyers take on the big courtroom scenes in these movies.

[@cameronreynoldsRPV]

The few seconds I had to watch of the big bang theory makes me want to be held in contempt and cleanse the dignity of the court

[@karenroe5685]

Scott's the best----great idea!!!!

[@MikoMoJo]

Aficionado here! I really enjoyed this Scott! 😃

[@AddlesH]

Great job Scott!!! ❤️🔍

[@BuffyLynn]

Aw no My Cousin Vinny clips?? LOL great job Scott!

[@Connie_my1flippinglife]

Great job, Scott Reisch!!!

[@paige2466]

Our friendly neighborhood attorney is becoming our friendly internationally renowned neighborhood attorney

[@kellygreen8882]

Hey Scott !!

[@TheNameisMora]

just a quick aside-- the classic tv edit looks soooo deliciously good.

[@b1zika]

I was waiting for quite a while to see a new lawyer reacts to better call saul.. This is just great

[@kaitlynnT811]

I love Scott his channel is amazing and I’ve been a long time subscriber!!! ❤️❤️ also I love that vanity fair had him on here whoever came up with this idea is awesome 👏 😎

[@Mindcreat0r]

The lawyer: “that can never happen, it would get sanctioned by the judge” Saul: *getting reprimanded by the judge, because he can’t do that*

[@zyzzer]

4:55 wasn't it the jury foreman who announced the verdict in the OJ Simpson trial?

[@mymai2792]

Scott Reisch - Vanity Fair! Brilliant. Well done Scott

[@scottpoyer5678]

TLDW: Anything entertaining, fun or ouright shocking would never happen in a courtroom.

[@denisenoles3159]

The Scooby-Doo reference had me dying laughing!!!