What is precedent anyway? And why does it seem like the courts are always changing it? We get real nerdy and talk about how precedent binds courts…until it doesn’t. Check it out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Category: Legal Briefs
Legal Briefs: 8. The Kristin Smart Trial and Dual Juries
One trial, two juries? How does that work? We look at the trial of Paul and Ruben Flores to find out. Check it out here on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to The Prosecutors.
Legal Briefs 07. West Memphis 3 and Habeas Corpus
We take a look at the West Memphis 3’s efforts to DNA test evidence, explain why the trial court got it right, and give our thoughts on next steps. Check if out here if you are on Apple, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Below are the relevant documents.
Filings:
Legal Briefs 06. Miranda and the 100 Mile Enforcement Zone
Did the Supreme Court just gut Miranda while at the same time letting cops come into your house and search it without a warrant if you live 100 miles from the border? We look at these cases and explain why maybe TikTok isn’t your best source for legal news.
Check it out on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Legal Briefs 05. Adnan Syed and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
We continue our look at ineffective assistance of counsel through the lens of the Adnan Syed case. Check it out here on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Resources:
Lower Court Opinion Granting Relief for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Legal Briefs 02. The Supreme Court and Wrongful Convictions
Legal Briefs — 01. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Dead Men Tell No Tales
It’s the defamation trial of the century, Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard. We talk about the legal standard for defamation, what’s really going on here, and who we think is going to win (and our reaction to the answer). We also talk about the difference between civil and criminal juries and why this case was brought in Virginia.
Find it here on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts (once the various providers activate the feed, which may take some time).
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