Courtroom Dramas

I watched Law and Order for the first time in a long time yesterday, because in crim law we have been talking a lot about criminal procedure and the 4th Amendment prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure and warrantless arrests and the 5th Amendment prohibition against compulsory self-incrimination, etc., etc. So I was suddenly curious and wanted to see whether Law and Order is accurate in its police procedures.

Well, it was. Watching Law and Order after you understand the law is awesome and kind of scary as well. I'm aware of how totally thrilled I am to hear the Miranda warning, or to see the police "knock and announce" before entering and searching, or the magic moment when there is enough probable cause upon which an arrest warrant can issue. I think it's safe to say that no TV-watching experience will ever be the same.

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In other news...

Boyfriend is not coming up until Friday of this week, and I'm actually kind of thankful for this, b/c my life is so busy and messy right now I literally wouldn't have time for him. I have about 20 people to email for my job, many, many cover letters to edit and write, and on top of that all 3 of my courses to study for. I have been outlining in spurts and have now finished crim and half-done the other two. I'm most worried about the torts exam b/c it's the only in-class exam and last year's exam looked just insane. (Think 12 pages of reading for ONE question. Think not enough time. Think panic and frantically writing incoherent sentences. Think C.)

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Last crim class today. Perhaps last crim class ever. Sad sad sad. Sniff.

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In other news, someone sent me a huge box of perfume set and lip gloss set from Victoria's Secret yesterday. It's lovely, but I can't figure out who it's from. I hope it's either from Boyfriend or Dickie.

Am working on my memo tonight, hoping to finish it and to go to sleep by 2. Have. So. Much. Work.