High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Perry Mason syndrome refers to the manner in which the popular crime drama Perry Mason (1957–1966) may have affected perceptions of the United States legal system among defendants and jurors. The Perry Mason syndrome has been cited as a reason why some defendants would choose to appear pro se—representing oneself in court rather than being represented by a lawyer. The simplified portrayals of trials on the television series led some defendants to underestimate the seriousness of their predicaments. Consistent viewers of the show may have also believed that they had gained an intimate understanding of the United States legal system and would be able to represent themselves better than an attorney could. This effect may have been exacerbated by the tendency for news media to oversimplify their coverage of trial proceedings.

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