Just Lawful

Sean and Daniel bring us an update and some closure to a case that’s been more than a decade in the making with multiple trials, appeals, and civil proceedings. Finally, the Lawrence family get clarity on the fate of David's estate after the courts navigate the nuances of forfeiture law, counter claims and David’s own intentions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL boys conclude a case that has driven more passionate feedback than almost any other, both in support and even more vocally in complete condemnation. While old saying says “a picture tells a thousand words”, it seems even when the footage is made available many opinions are split and many attitudes remain divided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Daniel continue to discuss the emotionally charged case that sparked debate about anti-authoritarianism, danger in the line of duty and adequate sentencing. As the guilty would decry the judge’s verdict the wider question that remained was what would this mean for similar, future cases, and how will it impact the community? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL boys move from discussing incident to indictment and the progression of court proceedings as Raina Jane Cruise faces the charges and the controversy As both sides provide evidence for their version of the events it becomes positioned as an argument between policing protocol and the rights of individuals to resist arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Daniel kick off one of their most requested cases and almost immediately it’s obvious as to why this one sparked interest, ire and intrigue within the wider community. As a federal Senate candidate claims self defense when charged with assault on a police officer in a pub altercation it quickly becomes a case of who exactly crossed the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The JL boys conclude the case of a former cop, her string of crimes and corruption, a cringe worthy rap career and comparatively a very cushy ride through the court system. This wouldn’t be the last we would hear of Hayley Greenwood however as a new set of charges would have us considering if this was a new twist or a return to her old ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

As Sean and Daniel continue their coverage of this case it becomes the subtraction of identity suppression that now becomes the next consideration in their conversation. Between that and a disappearance from court listings, separation of charges across different jurisdictions, closed door hearings and dealings we’re left asking, what’s next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The JL boys move beyond musical stylings to return their focus to the courtroom and the alleged offenses of a suspended police officer as a major twist was about to unfold. With new allegations of sex work, what can be reported without prejudicing a trial and the need to protect confidential sources this case still appeared far from its conclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

So Sean and Daniel didn’t exactly deliver on a promise of a musical interlude on their last episode however they make good this time around with a personal protest “diss track”. While it may not have been their song, they do discuss the lyrics and potential impact of the artist going public after initially fighting for a suppression over court proceedings. See omnystudio.com/list...

The JL boys promised us a musical interlude in this new series and instead they give us a case which raises questions about police accountability and community expectations. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of criminal allegations, a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang, confidential informants, and yes eventually even a musical interlude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Daniel conclude the complex case of the convicted child sex offender who created a charity without the decision to disclose his own past criminal convictions. Ego exceeds ethics while the exploitation of others exists and more importance is placed in redeeming an undeserving reputation than the pursuit of possible rehabilitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL boys are advised of the less than transparent activities of a former offender previously covered for their involvement and conviction in a child abuse material case. When they claim lived experience makes them credentialed to assist those with autism navigate the legal system it is their accountability that is up for adjudication. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sean and Daniel look to conclude their investigation they consider the implications of AI use by lawyers without disclosure, AI-generated errors and lack of transparency. With an outgoing leader, a need for legacy from “late to the party” guidelines and legal lessons seemingly not learned from across the lands, SA’s AI future remains unknown. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

The JL boys dive back into the world of AI and the legal system as South Australia faces its first instance of a lawyer accused of using AI which had cited fake precedent. With implications on the administration of justice the conversation then shifts to the consequences of AI-generated errors and the need for guidelines and accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Daniel query the future as South Australia is poised for new leadership within its courts and an even larger change looms over how our courts may operate altogether. While AI is supposed to be providing more insight and clarity it appears it may only be succeeding in blurring the lines and the possible white lies between fact and fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

The JL Boys conclude this unprecedented case where the complexities of the justice system almost pail against the backdrop of a vile, petty, vindictive father and killer. They discuss the application or maybe the manipulation of the law, the price of justice and also question the fairness of the system to ultimately ponder the verdict on this case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Sean and Daniel have long decried the retraumatisation of victims and their loved ones especially when it is the system that states to protect them being the perpetrator. The death of Helen Dansie is a prime example of this fact and this episode shows how correct procedure as well as time deaf departmental interference exacerbate this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL boys contemplate the consequences of the DPP's sudden intervention in the civil case, questioning the idea of "proceeds of crime" and the motivations of their actions. They continue to explore the intricacies of the case, criminal assets confiscation and the potential consequences for a son fighting for control of his mother's estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Daniel return with season six and pick up the murder case of Helen Dansie to contemplate the implications that a criminal case appeal now poses for the civil case. With concerns now looming over both an estate and a family's pursuit of justice the High Court that is now required to make a decision on when and how we can proceed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL Boys are back with their annual holiday season helping of reviewing the year that was, deliberating what's been done and evaluating the events we experienced here in South Australia.   They've made their list, then checked it about a dozen times just to make sure they can actually tell the tales, celebrate the champions and ridicule the ridiculousness that affected us all this yea...

Sean and Daniel take a moment to exhale as a guilty verdict is returned and a family break their silence with courthouse steps comments and victim impact statements. However, as an eleventh-hour appeal and suppressed civil lawsuit come to light, it is now apparent that a prison sentence and a deceased estate both hang in uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL boys discuss suppressed evidence about multiple secret online relationships with Chinese where the premise of pleasure would come before a promise of marriage. Before a judge would rule of a deliberate act to push a wheelchair-bound wife into a pond with the specific intention to kill her - not the apparent accident the defense would claim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Sean and Daniel dissect the fallout of this mistrial, from an approximate $325,000 in taxpayer money wasted to an immeasurable emotional toll on victims and their families. We also hear crucial evidence potentially providing the prosecution with a powerful motive and the bizarre connection between condoms, vibrators, lingerie and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The JL boys examine the unprecedented scenario of what happens when the very person tasked with ensuring justice becomes the very reason a trial capitulates From undeserved public dressing downs to an ironic example of pride coming before a fall we witness the mutual agreement for a mistrial from misspoken misunderstandings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean and Daniel step outside the courtroom and behind the scenes to discuss the details of moving an entire courtroom to a crime scene and in this case when they go awry. From police shutting down an entire beach, keeping defendants and juries separated to the unexpected complications and security concerns arising when justice goes mobile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.