1. In the film My Cousin Vinny, Vinny, a New York (out of state) lawyer, was able to practice law in Alabama and represent a client on a murder case—without the benefit of being admitted to Alabama State Bar. Could Vinny actually represent his client in court? If so,how? If not, why?
2. In the movie, Vinny was thrown in jail by the judge for “Contempt of Court.” Can a lawyer actually be jailed for “Contempt of Court” in Alabama?
3. During the process of voir dire, as we learned from My Cousin Vinny, what function does this serve for jury selection?
4. In My Cousin Vinny, when Vinny returned to his hotel room with the Prosecutor’s case files, what principle of disclosure was the co-star, Marisa Tomei, trying to explain to Vinny?
5. Aside from being a lawyer, what crime did Vinny commit in the movie?