Defendants
Movie
Competency
Attorney
Justice system
100
William Gambini stole this.
What is a can of tuna?
What is tuna fish?
100
The person who first recommended Vinny.
What is William's mother?
What is Bill's mother?
100
Where is the criminal process where judge read your charges and the defendant enter a plea?
Arraingment
100
The amount of time that Vinny had practiced law.
What is six weeks?
What is almost six weeks?
100
Bill and Stan were indicted for this crime.
What is murder?
200
He wanted to use the public defender.
What is Stan?
200
The precise color of the defendants' car.
What is metallic mint green?
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200
Trial process starts with
200
Public defender John Gibbons's problem.
What is stuttering?
What is stammering?
What are speaking problems?
What is nervousness?
200
Vinny was repeatedly thrown in jail for this.
What is contempt of court?
300
The caliber of the bullet of the murder weapon.
What is 0.357 Magnum?
300
What role does expert testimony play in establishing Vinny’s competent defense?
He uses Lisa’s automotive expertise to prove the tire marks and vehicle details do not match Billy and Stan’s car. This shows he can use expert witnesses strategically—a key indicator of legal competency.
300
What happens during Preiminary hearing?
Prosecution shows probable cause for trial. 
300
A fake name that Vinny used.
What is Jerry Gallo?
What is Jerry Callo?
300
The only thing Vinny was supposed to say during the arraignment.
What is "not guilty" or "guilty"
400
The real killers drove this car.
What is a Pontiac Tempest? 
400
How does Vinny finally win the case?
He proves Billy and Stan’s car couldn’t be the one seen at the crime.
400
Types of trial
Jury trial and bench trial
VS
400
Why does the judge question Vinny’s competency as an attorney?
Because Vinny has no trial experience, dresses unprofessionally, and cannot initially provide proper documentation proving his legal credentials. His courtroom behavior (late arrivals, poor procedure, casual attitude) also raises concerns about whether he’s competent to represent clients in a felony murder case.
400
A garment that a lawyer must wear.
What is a suit?
500
How does the sheriff help the case?
He finds two real suspects who drove the correct car.
500
Who supports Vinny throughout the case?
Lisa (his fiancée).
500
What is a formal finding or decision made by the jury or judge at the end of a trial?
A verdict
500
What happens when Vinny first attempts to question a witness?
He is unprepared and lacks a strategy. The judge sustains objections against him, and the jury sees him as unprofessional. This motivates him to improve before future witnesses take the stand.
500
What is a witness?
A witness is someone with firsthand knowledge (saw, heard, or knows facts) about a legal matter, testifying under oath in court