Law With Mr. Lafayette

The late author, Theodore White wrote several books during his storied career, including the Making of the President series. Starting with the election of 1960, considered by many the dawn of a new era in presidential campaigning and elections, to the elections of 1964, 1968, and concluding with the election of 1972. In each successive book, White went through with excruciating detail and superb r...

Involuntary manslaughter charges have been dropped for now against actor Alec Baldwin in the shooting case that resulted in the death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins. This event took place in 2021 on the set of a western movie that is being produced by Baldwin entitled Rust.

TikTok claimed another life recently with its Benadryl Challenge.  In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, the most recent social media challenge is discussed and identified for what it is….a threat to American youth.

In this episode of the Law With Mr. Lafayette, we discuss recent cases and the impact that Google search history‘s have had or will have on the ultimate outcome. Are they helpful to your defense or are they damning to your case?

Idaho has joined four other states in providing an alternative form of execution, namely, a firing squad. They have joined the states of Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma, and South Carolina in providing this option. In this episode of “Law with Mr. Lafayette,” commentary is provided on what prompted Idaho to join these other states.

According to the statement made by former President Donald Trump, he was expecting to be arrested on March 21, 2023. It did not happen. The district attorney, Alvin Bragg, has been angling to have indicted then arrest Trump on what can best be described as a convoluted charge. In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, commentary is offered on what might be the real reasons for this unprecedented...

Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of school shooter, Ethan Crumbley will stand trial, according to the Michigan court of appeals. In a 3–0 decision, the high court determined that the couple must stand trial for involuntary manslaughter charges the younger Crumbley killed four fellow students in November 2021, after his father had purchased for him a 9 mm auto pistol, despite being only 15...

As the trial of disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh winds down and will probably conclude in early March. Then, rebuttal witnesses discussed a pattern of privilege and entitlement that underscored what multigenerational unchecked power does.

February 24, 2023 marked the first anniversary of Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The international and domestic legal implications are discussed. Political and practical considerations are also discussed in this episode.

Week five of the trial of Alex Murdaugh has been a dramatic one. Murdaugh took the stand in his defense on Thursday and Friday. In this episode Mr. Lafayette who was vacationing in South Carolina, gives commentary on the trial.

In this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette” recorded In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mr. Lafayette reviews the Defense arguments including the testimony of Buster Murdaugh, sole surviving son of Alex Murdaugh. Tuesday, February 21 marks week 5 of the SC v. Alex Murdaugh double murder trial.

In this episode, social studies and law teacher René Lafayette discusses the sources of law in the United States. From the Constitution to federal and state laws to administrative regulations to judicial decisions all contribute to sources of law.

In this episode, René Lafayette looks at the benefits and challenges of divided versus unified government. Mr. Lafayette points to the oversight or “balance of power “ that divided government offers.

Justice demands that the person or persons responsible be held accountable. They must be identified and prosecuted. Unfortunately neither the Court or the Department of Justice seems willing to take the issue seriously.

Today in New Mexico actor, Alec Baldwin will be facing the court on the charge of resulting in the death of Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin, along with Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the low budget movie “Rust” are being charged in Santa Fe District Court with involuntary manslaughter. What happened in 2021 with the accidental discharge of an actual bullet that killed Hutchins and wounded Joel So...

In the early hours of New Year’s Day, 2023, Ana Walshe,39 year old wife and mother of three was last seen. Her husband, Brian, a convicted art fraud initially misled the Cohasset Police Department. Subsequently he was arrested and charged with misleading a police investigation. Then, on January 17 he was charged with the murder of Ana Walshe.

In this first episode of season 3 of this podcast, René Lafayette takes a moment to reflect on some of the challenges facing the Supreme Court-of the United States during the past year.

Mr. Lafayette takes this opportunity to discuss legislative action taken by the United States Senate against having TikTok on government owned electronic devices. Additional commentary on the dangers, that this most popular social media platform, pose against the United States, national security and personal privacy.

The First Amendment is central to our freedom and to democracy itself. At a time when pro democracy protests are taking root throughout China, there are clear and pressing threats to free speech here in America. In this episode these developments are discussed.

The sheriff’s-office for Santa Fe County, New Mexico last month released to the Santa Fe District Attorney, a 550 page report detailing the investigation that sheriffs deputies and detectives undertook in the aftermath of the October 21, 2021 shooting death of Halina Hutchins, and wounding of Joel Souza, on the scene of the movie “ Rust.” The meaning of words and terms will be at the center of the...

On November 16 Darrell Brooks was sentenced for his actions during the Waukesha, WI Christmas Parade that took place on November 21, 2021. In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, the sentencing is discussed as is it’s impact on society.

On the cusp of the 2022 Mid-Term election, many observers had mentioned that "democracy is at risk."  Prominent national figures have echoed this sentiment including President Biden, and former Presidents Clinton and Obama.  But is that really the case?  What about so-called "election deniers?" What is their role in the national discussion about elections?  Finally, what about...

Parents, concerned about what their children are learning complain to their elected school board and are labeled domestic terrorist. The FBI is ordered to investigate. An associate justice of the Supreme Court is targeted for assassination and the White House is silent. An investigation is launched into the leaking of a draft opinion but nothing is shared with the public. Federal law regarding att...

On 26 October 2022, Darrell Brooks was found guilty of all 76 counts including six counts of first degree intentional homicide and 70 counts of first degree endangering safety while using a dangerous weapon. These charges arose from Brooks' actions last November driving an SUV into a Christmas Parade in 2021. René Lafayette, host of Law With Mr. Lafayette, offers commentary for your consideration.

The case of WI v. Rittenhouse (2021) had many moving parts according to legal observers.  In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette , René Lafayette, a social studies and law teacher at Leominster High School in Leominster, MA reviews some of the post trial developments.  Subscribe or follow this podcast on the listening platform of your choice including Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, An...