Do Celebrities Get a Pass? Even since the first civilizations, there have been laws. Laws are a fundamental part of our government. They help the average person navigate life when situations arise and accidents happen. They serve as guidelines for the safety and general well-being of a society. A citizen has the power to seek justice with the help of our justice system. The legal system also determines the consequences for citizens who break the laws. For the “average citizen,” the legal system is fair and just. What about celebrities and people who are constantly in the media? They are like us, they make mistakes. They are in trouble with the law, they also need justice. When a celebrity needs compensation for a wrongful death, is this money provided to them? When a celebrity gets a DUI, are their punishments as harsh as usual? When a celebrity is accused of drug possession, are they treated like everyone else? When a celebrity is called to serve on a jury, do they have a fair chance to participate in this civil duty? Does the legal system treat celebrities the same way it would a regular person, why and how? In the case of Michael Jackson's death, several wrongful death lawsuits have been filed. His personal physician Conrad Murray was on trial for manslaughter. On November 7, 2011, he was charged with guilt. He was sentenced to four years in prison. The Jackson family also sued AEG Live, the concert promoter for the This Is It tour. The company hired Murray as its personal physician. The jury found that AEG was not responsible for Jackson's death. AEG did not have to compensate Katherine Jackson with the millions of dollars she requested. This trial and the death of Michael Jackson were in the middle of paper... everyone. Laws that were created as guidelines for a better, safer, happier community. Just as laws existed even in the earliest civilizations, so will they for generations to come. In conclusion, through researching the cases of Michael Jackson, Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan, Tiger Woods, Justin Bieber and other celebrities, I found that the legal system intends to treat celebrities equally with everyone, but sometimes their status can get in the way of what is truly right. Celebrities get caught up in their own egos and believe they are invincible. Hopefully, as some of these stars mature, they will begin to realize that their actions will be measured to the same degree as those of non-celebrities. I hope that famous people will be given a fair opportunity to participate in jury duty and other roles in our government if they choose..