Two episodes in one video! In the first, we discuss the hearing to unseal the probable cause affidavit with Bob Motta of Defense Diaries. Then we talk to the guys at Murder Sheet to discuss the affidavit itself and what it means for the case.
Category: Legal Briefs
Legal Briefs 25. The Crime of Feeding the Homeless
In most cities and states, you can be arrested for the terrible crime of…feeding the homeless? But is feeding the homeless actually a form of speech or even religious worship? We dive in to a strange and quirky area of the law. Check it out here.
Legal Briefs 23: Delphi Charges and Sealed Affidavit
We talk recent developments in the case against Richard Allen, including the charges, continuing investigation, and the sealed probable cause affidavit.
Legal Briefs 21. NetChoice and Internet Freedom
If a social media company decides to censor what you can say on their platform, is there anything you can do about it? Or does the First Amendment give them carte blanche to do whatever they want? Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts.
Below, you’ll find some discussions of the case as well as the Fifth Circuit decision and Eleventh Circuit decision.
- https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1572223690863149058.html
- Fifth Circuit Opinion: https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/21/21-51178-CV1.pdf
- https://www.lawfareblog.com/fifth-circuits-social-media-decision-dangerous-example-first-amendment-absolutism
- Eleventh Circuit Opinion: https://casetext.com/case/netchoice-llc-v-attorney-gen
Legal Briefs 17: Adnan Syed and the Murder of Hae Min Lee
To the delight of many, Adnan Syed was released from prison this week, his conviction for murdering Hae Min Lee vacated. Surprisingly, this was the result of the state’s own motion. How did this happen? What arguments did the state make? And did the court get it right? Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
2019 Decision in State v. Syed
Legal Briefs 16: Self Defense and the Shooting of James Rayl
Your daughter’s ex-boyfriend comes to your house and tries to break in. You warn him you have a gun, but he just keeps coming. You fire three shots and the man dies. Is it murder? Or is it self defense? Check it out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Legal Briefs 15. Legal Privileges
Can you prevent your wife from testifying against you? Are your conversations with your priest protected by the law? And what are the limits of attorney-client privilege? We discuss all this and more. Find it on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.
Legal Briefs 14. Felony Murder and the Casey and Vicky White Case
Can you be convicted of murder, even if you didn’t kill anyone? Turns out, you can! We discuss felony murder and Brett rants about Britain and the murder of Andrew Harper. Available on Apple Podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts.
Legal Briefs 12. Legal Ethics
Jose Baez had some of you asking–just what are the limits to what a defense attorney can say during a trial? And what in the world was going on in the Alex Jones/Info Wars defamation case? Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or check it out wherever you listen to podcasts.
Legal Briefs 11. Deshaun Watson and Arbitration
In this episode, we tackle some civil law. The arbitrator’s decision in the NFL v. Deshaun Watson case created a firestorm. Why did the arbitrator do what she did, did she get it right, and what’s next? Update: We speculated that the NFL might not want to appeal because no one wants Roger Goodell to hear the case. The NFL did appeal, and Goodell promptly stepped aside. So the appeal will be heard by yet another independent arbitrator. We will keep you informed as this interesting case develops.
Check it out here on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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