By Veronica Finkelstein ( July 15, 2026, 12:36 PM EDT) -- This article is part of a monthly column analyzing what modern movies can teach attorneys about the practice of criminal law. This installment uses the film "Obsession" to explore how seemingly small imprecision in language can produce dramatically different legal outcomes, and why careful word choice is essential not only in briefs, but also in charging decisions, statutory interpretation and every stage of criminal litigation....
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