Trial and Error

Ambitious partner at Whitfield and Morris, tasked with securing a continuance in a mail-fraud case. After a bar fight leaves him injured, his best man Richard impersonates him in court, forcing Charlie to navigate a complex charade that jeopardizes his career and eligibility for marriage.

Charlie's best man who seizes the moment to celebrate but ends up steering the courtroom ruse. He improvises with flash cards and a makeshift communication system, becoming deeply involved in the case and its outcomes, including a liaison with the prosecutor.

An attractive waitress who captivates Charlie and prompts him to reconsider his impending marriage to Tiffany. Her presence introduces a romantic complication that challenges professional priorities and personal desires.

Charlie’s fiancé, described as shrill and self-absorbed, representing the conventional life Charlie is expected to lead. Her presence contrasts with the impulsive choices he makes as the case unfolds.

The prosecutor who becomes entangled with Richard, bringing keen intelligence and a sharp legal perspective to the case. Her involvement adds tension as due process and deception intersect.

The presiding judge who navigates the chaos of the improvised defense. He ultimately bans Charlie from reentering the courthouse, highlighting the high-stakes tension and authority within the trial.

A con artist whose involvement forms the core of the mail-fraud case. His schemes drive the legal drama and test the characters’ willingness to bend the rules for victory.