The People vs. Larry Flynt (Milos Forman, dir.) (1996).  Based on a true story, this movie explores issues related to First Amendment protections of free speech.

Primal Fear (Gregory Hoblit, dir.) (1996).  A defense attorney represents a young client accused of murder, and faces a dilemma in how to shape a defense.

A Time to Kill (Joel Schumacher, dir.) (1996).  In watching this movie, consider how it illustrates aspects elements of criminal law, including mens rea, actus reus, causation, and defenses.