Just Lawful

In this episode the story of Cy Walsh and the death of his father, Phil, continues as we hear about what was in those seven boxes. Inside would be documents that would offer insight, with many others posing even more questions. And while Sean grapples with what he uncovers, he also to grapples with what does it all mean, what can he do with this information and should he even have this unprecedent...

As the shockwaves rippled out and initial feelings of disbelief and confusion subsided what everyone wanted next was answers. While tributes flowed for Phil Walsh, the media and law enforcement scrambled to put the pieces together about he and his son, Cy.    In this episode Sean describes his experience of the immediate hours that would follow an incident that would stun not only this s...

Over the last few episodes Sean and Daniel have challenged us to consider how we perceive and accept the interception of when the elements of mental competence and the legal system converge. Against a case which experienced exposure like none before it, the JL boys pose the question of what happens when the context and our emotional connection becomes greater than the content and circumstance that...

Finding the balance of punishment, rehabilitation and a sense of justice is rarely a simple and easy process. When the element of mental competence is proven to be absent within this process it only becomes a more difficult premise. Sean and Daniel wrestle with the pieces of this complex and emotional landscape, trying to comprehend how this can applied as they highlight a number of cases and what...

A tragic incident occurs in a form no one initially understands. The facts would unfold  to expose how complex and damaging the concept of mental health can be on victims, survivors, public opinion and just as concerningly, the concept of justice. As the JL boys dissect this case they try to reconcile facts and fractured pieces of mental health against the idea of trying to find understanding...

This is where we move from the academic understanding of the law into its' real world application by examining one of Sean's most revealing mental competency cases. We investigate the impacts of this confusing and concerning lifecycle from a tragic incident through to processing, treatment and potential release back into the community at large. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys start their next series, this time on Mental Health. They provide some essential understanding of the complex landscape and the decisive perspectives that exist when the law is tasked with determining mental incompetence and the concept of legal responsibility. As Sean and Daniel introduce us to "Section 269" and the idea of a "Limited Term" they also petition the listening audience to br...

The idea of “no mud, no lotus” has been the underlying theme throughout this interview series and this is the episode that proves just exactly how true this statement can be. Arman is joined by wife Genevieve discuss what life after tragedy has become, including launching a foundation, creating a family of their own and being a catalyst for change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In this episode we hear the raw, real and heartbreaking experiences of man challenged with grief, self-awareness and keeping his family together through circumstances most of us could barely imagine, let alone endure. As Sean and Daniel continue their conversation with Arman, they continue to learn more about the complex environment before, during and after his mother’s death. See omnystudio.com/l...

In this first episode of the interview of Arman Abrahimzadeh we hear direct from the source about growing up in a new land, with new customs and how a young man would come to question how and why his home life differed from this new world. As Arman discusses his early years, Sean and Daniel begin to understand the complexity of the situation that his mother, Zarah, was faced with and the strength...

As they provide more examples in this episode, Sean and Daniel, question if our thinking and systems are evolved enough to provide a new understanding of the factors and complexities of Domestic Violence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is seemingly no black and white answers to be found in a system that deals only in absolutes. Sean and Daniel investigate how the decisive subject of Self Defence and Domestic Violence has evolved through the legal system.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conclusion of the murder of Zahra Abrahimzadeh would see a court trial that takes a true Hollywood style turn, the likes of which Sean hadn’t seen before or since, a scathing public report on the police and what impact has all of this had on those left behind to live with this legacy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the JL coverage of the murder of Zahra Abrahimzadeh continues we are taken inside the courtroom to learn of the brutal history within this family unit. We’re told of the evidence tendered by both sides, the arrogance displayed by the defendant on trial and how this would provide an outcome Sean had never seen before.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In the first episode of our next series the JL team expose the complex and often hidden world of domestic violence. The murder of Zahra Abrahimzadeh is nothing short of a true family tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys asked and you responded. As a result you asked and Daniel put it to Sean to provide the answers to your questions. From the serious discussion of notorious criminals and most rewarding moments to comics, pro wrestling and everything in between. This episode delivers a whole side of Sean and even Daniel you never knew you needed to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an episode that would span three continents the end would indeed be nigh for the Agape Ministries. Before we get there though, there’s plenty of ground to cover as the JL boys discuss a hidden bank account, a four way battle for lost millions, a messenger, a warning of foreboding doom and international bingo. Listen as the conclusion of this case unfolds with an ending unlike anything we&...

The escapades of the Agape Ministries continue as we're introduced to devoted followers surrounded by "minders", threats of biblical proportion, legal wrangling, "The Messenger", taxation failures, an international commando style raid and a police force who are handcuffed from within meaning this Man of God could ultimately remain in paradise.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

In this episode the boys start their next case and this one very quickly proves to deliver a whole new level of bizarre they haven’t faced yet. What starts out as a simple firearms charge spirals into an unimaginable story of a doomsday cult, devoted followers, a tropical island promise land and an empire worth millions of dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secrecy, deception, tax evasion and....... Ninjas? Yes, you read that correctly, Ninjas. In this "palate cleanser" episode the JL boys discuss Sean's boyhood comic dreams becoming reality with secret underground Ninja clans existing right here in his own hometown. This case proves you don't need violent and vicious crimes to test the concept of Just vs Lawful. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

The second part of the Steve Egberts interview provides even more insight on the frustrations endured and the difficulty for those engaged within the systems and departments charged with the welfare of the vulnerable. Sean and Daniel also provide their final thoughts upon the conclusion of the Hillier Triple Murders.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Sean and Daniel present the first part of their sit down interview with Steve Egberts, the grandfather of the children involved within the Hillier Triple Murders. We hear direct from a man who has been fighting to honour the memories of his family and ensure no other child or their families ever has to endure the same experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Sean and Daniel uncover the last pieces of this puzzle. This story continues to unfold as they discuss how bringing the involvement of the department responsible for child welfare to light would hinge on the reinstating of the existence of a child, and how that would be left up to grieving grandparents to even occur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hillier Triple Murder moves from the trial process and into the sentencing phase of its' proceedings. Like everything to do with this case, however, there are still more twists, turns and unexpected events to be navigated. The external factors, that those left behind are forced to deal with, also come to light.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the expectation of the trial process being blindsided by yet another unexpected twist we begin the task of attempting to comprehend what this now means. We hear firsthand the impact to those left behind as well as the state of mind of the man accused and how the systems we rely upon can often feel anything less than reliable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.