We have a verdict . . .

The two schools of cross examination 16.12.2025 8:59 ↓

'Open ended' cross examination and' leading question' cross examination.

What's the big deal about Miranda warnings? 15.12.2025 11:35 ↓

Miranda warnings and suppression of statements

More than storytelling. 08.12.2025 11:23 ↓

The most compelling story at trial may not be the story that prevails.

What is due process? 01.12.2025 11:13 ↓

The fundamental tenet of due process is notice and the opportunity to be heard.

"Do you know what you're doing"? What questions does a judge ask a defendant who decides to plead guilty? 24.11.2025 10:55 ↓

A judge's questions to defendant who decides to plead guilty creates a record of the defendant's waiver of constitutional rights.

Shouldn't they have a warrant? The good faith exception. 17.11.2025 10:56 ↓

The good faith exception to the warrant requirement does not promote warrantless searches but demands corroboration of a confidential informant's information.

The 4th Amendment and your cell phone. 10.11.2025 12:57 ↓

Cell phones capture every aspect of a person's life . . . thus requiring strong 4th amendment protections against unreasonable searches of cell phone data.

What is it like to try a death penalty case? 03.11.2025 10:01 ↓

Preparing and trying the guilt phase of the trial and the penalty phase of the trial.

Under what kind of political pressure are judges? 30.10.2025 9:53 ↓

Political pressures judges face.

How can you represent someone who is guilty? pt. 3 27.10.2025 8:09 ↓

Most cases resolve by negotiation.

How can you represent someone who is guilty, pt. 2 20.10.2025 7:49 ↓

Most cases resolve through negotiation.

How can you represent someone who is guilty? 14.10.2025 6:29 ↓

The role of criminal defense attorneys in the United States.

The Fourth Amendment and your home. 13.10.2025 10:48 ↓

There are exceptions to the warrant requirement for entry into a home.

What is probable cause? 06.10.2025 10:12 ↓

Probable cause is required by the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution for searches and seizures.