Just Lawful

Machetes and knives and bear-claws, oh my. As Sean and Daniel embark upon this episode it is immediately obvious that this is far from being any sort of feel good children’s fantasy. The JL boys investigate the backstory of both “The Blacksmith” and ”The Diarist” as well as the details of their proposed plot that was thankfully foiled before it could be carried out. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In their last episode Sean and Daniel gave us an in depth education on the complexities surrounding the divisive intersection that is youth offending attracting adult punishments.  In this episode the JL boys recount real examples, highlighting what happens when the theoretical learnings of the classroom meet the practical application within the courtroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The JL boys kick off their next series and while they’ve debated the sentencing process before they up the ante by looking at the complexity of youth sentencing for serious “adult” crimes. Sean and Daniel deep dive into the rules, regulations, legislation and leeway's around adjudicating young offenders in an adult court for crimes that attract adult punishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

What started out as an almost comical concept of for the JL boys quickly became no laughing matter as the consequences of Romeo Pacifico’s actions were uncovered. Sean and Daniel inspect the cracks in the shaky foundations of this fraudulent concreter and watch as his empire ultimately came crashing down like a flimsy house of cards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While he was pumping concrete for a living, cracks were beginning to form in the fake, fantasy, celebrity world of stolen identity and even more stolen finances of Romeo Pacifico. Sean and Daniel follow this tale of fraud and false identity, the damage done and even how the band Bon Jovi would need to seek legal representation in an Adelaide courtroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

This series concludes with the final installment of Karen’s interview where we hear about enduring an appeals process, the ongoing impacts and how it’s shaped who she is today. Sean and Daniel provide their own thoughts on  the case against Peter Snodgrass, the wider concept of an “abuse their power” and an insight into their plans for the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

As Karen’s interview continues we hear what it’s like to go through the legal process and the reality of the court process all while trying to deal with personal trauma and betrayal. Karen also takes Sean and Daniel through the process of creating her victim impact statement, its amendments and the emotion of  reading this in an open courtroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next in the JL interview series kicks off and it starts with a bombshell as “Rowena” chooses to show her courage and strength in a manner that catches everyone off guard. Sean and Daniel are intrigued to understand yet another perspective of this case as we hear insights into how well a façade can be built to perpetrate the cruelest betrayal of all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The JL boys wind down their coverage of this case, but not before recapping the story so far and still trying to grapple with the concepts of “courtroom mathematics” and rehabilitation. Sean also turns the tables for Daniel to talk about what his personal experience has been like throughout the telling of this case. It is frank, raw and revealing to say the least. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

As we start this episode Sean offers Daniel and the listeners an apology for the secret he’s been keeping regarding his coverage of this case and the potential impact to an outcome.   The JL boys then attempt some “courtroom mathematics” when applied to sentencing before discussing rehabilitation and the genuine intent of the individual found guilty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

After hearing the volume of charges and the concept of the ability to control himself, Sean and Daniel now tackle the concept of how do you sentence appropriately for these crimes.   The JL boys dissect the elements that factor into the length of this sentence and this would be accepted by the victims, as usual however, there would be yet another twist in this tale.   See omnystudio.com/...

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In this second episode of this series we move into the courtroom as Daniel and Sean start uncover the full extent of the offences and deceit committed by this perverted chiropractor. The JL boys try to dissect all of the legal elements of these happenings including more alleged charges, suppression orders, relevant dates and even the concept of controllability.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

As the JL boys begin their next series it takes an immediate turn as this time it is Daniel that provides Sean with the background and insight into the subject matter at hand. When the details of betrayal, abuses of trust and disregard of professional ethics unfold they would only be outweighed by the sheer volume of the number of offenses committed. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

In the conclusion to the interview with Jen Samson, we are reminded that the process to seek justice is nothing short of confronting and compassion for victims is a lacking commodity.  Daniel and Sean hear firsthand why Jen continued to push on despite repeated challenges to her trust, choice and agency and learn how this shaped the woman Jen is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

In the first of their two part interview with Jen Samson, Daniel and Sean get a true insight into how this young woman would have her innocence eroded and her trust betrayed. As this episode continues the JL boys learn more about Jen’s ordeal with the systems surrounding her, those who would support her and the courage she would choose to display. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

As the JL boys pick up the story we start with a courtroom showdown, we hear a survivor’s advocacy for other victims and discuss the need for the changing of damaging wording. Sean and Daniel also consider wider public implications, protecting the person while telling their story and what does it say about us if we can’t identify the enemy in our midst? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

This episode sees Jen Samson’s case continue as we pick up when Sean faces an unexpected ultimatum where simply understanding it’s wording alone would almost baffle the boys. The JL boys also navigate the breaking down of the core tenets of courtroom journalism, the delivery of a powerful victim impact statement and then of all things, a courthouse stand off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

In this new series Sean and Daniel explore the impacts of when trust and vulnerability is betrayed and how individuals and families navigate this and the court process as a result.   Sean describes his experiences as this case would begin like none before it and would lead to a divided courtroom, a change in plans and how suppression orders again come into play. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

After talking about the concept of information being suppressed from the public and how the courts can go about this, the boys now investigate the systems outside of the courtroom that play just as big a role in this issue. In this episode Sean and Daniel discuss the, at times befuddling, bureaucracy that exists within the process of how information can be sought out and exactly what version of th...

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In this episode the boys deep dive further into the murky world of suppression orders as they attempt to break down the often baffling legislation of 71A. They examine the many abstract elements that have created our current legal normalcy of hush, don't say a word. This even leads Sean and Daniel to consider the necessity of this legislation itself as they  look at a two tiered legal applica...

The boys continue to expand our education of suppression orders as this episode focusses on Section 69A. They dissect and discuss what it was and now is, how it's applied and the limitations it appears to have in a world where times and technology has evolved.    Sean also fills us in on some of the most intriguing tales of his career as Daniel asks him about some of his past encounters...

The boys again tackle the legal system head on. While many of us have probably heard the term “suppression order”, many of us are likely unaware of exactly what they are and how they are applied. In this episode Sean and Daniel investigate the details of exactly what suppression orders are, why they are in place and just how often they are used. Unless, of course, this episode also gets suppressed...