Lawyer Talk: Off the Record

Making the complicated, simple, let's break down the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and what self defense evidence entails. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere. Though he focuses on all areas of crimin...

What are, and what aren't, opening statements in a trial? We break it down, and look at the Kyle Rittenhouse case as the example. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere. Though he focuses on all a...

For both prosecution and defense lawyers,  voir dire  can work to identify jurors who can be fair and impartial, rather than unfair and biased. Let's break it down for the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federa...

It's the Wednesday after an off-year election cycle, but lots to talk about on the wins and losses. The Kyle Rittenhouse trial well underway, and Steve and Norm Murdock (back in studio!) cover some details. What is going on with the lack of over-the-road truck drivers? Is it a CDL issue? Questions from the Blitz Nation are across the board, including questions about evictions, from both the homeow...

The Kyle Rittenhouse trial begins Monday 11/1/21. We welcome special guest special guest Andrew Branca. He has worked numerous cases advising lawyers, in any jurisdiction, on tactics and strategies to optimize a self-defense affirmative defense. Jury selection begins in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who on August 25, 2020 shot three men in riot-ravaged Kenosha WI, killing two of them and grievous...

Through the normal of flow of justice, pre-trial rulings are held to resolve particular legal issues that need to be dealt with before the trial begins. At the pre-trial hearing, the court may make a ruling if it has given the parties an opportunity to be heard, and it appears to the court that the ruling is in the interests of justice. In this episode of Legal Breakdown, Steve explains the pre-tr...

Another Wednesday filled with questions across The Blitz Nation. Steve talks a bit about his concerns regarding the "chilling effects" for free speech during recent school board meetings and the policing of participants. Facebook drama and nude photos. Hit and runs. Should you, as the victim of a hit and run, pursue the person who hit your car? Drug dealers in your neighborhood. What should be you...

The question I'm dealing with today, and I got this recently not only on the website, but lots of people call they want to know, can I seal or expunge my drunk driving or other traffic offense or just generally, can I seal up or expunge my traffic record? In a word - no. Unfortunately, in Ohio, you cannot do that. But to answer the question really thoroughly, we should go backwards. Got a question...

The question of the day. And it's sort of ironic because I haven't even published the last question yet, and it had to do with should I talk to the police when I've been either under investigation or the police are knocking at your door? And this question I received yesterday up in the law firm, and it had to do more broadly, I suppose, with the general investigative stages of a case. And so often...

Great questions from 99.7 The Blitz Nation, as always, each and every Wednesday. This time, questions involving potentially a domestic relations attorney. Physical and mental abuse from the girlfriend (yes, it happens, believe it). She's threatening to take away parental rights if he leaves. Another caller wants to put a tracker on his girlfriend's car - is she really watching the kids? Unemployme...

Should I talk to the police? When should I talk to the police? And how does it exactly work with my right to remain silent and it always brings the next question is, won't they think I'm guilty if I don't make a statement if I don't talk? Well, let me address this question by giving an example of a call that I had upstairs in the law firm just last week. And it so happens we get this question quit...

Busy day with callers on The Blitz. Questions like... Paternity suit after a brother has passed away Turnaround in a warehouse parking lot is an illegal U-turn? Ticketed for a "too bright" license plate neon lighting Could there be a drug test during a traffic trial? Ex-wife is holding their son's social security number ransom if he'll pay for something else. Resident from Germany has a speeding t...

What makes Steve want to do ANOTHER podcast within a podcast? Questions from you, our listeners. And happy birthday wishes to one of our listeners in Minnesota. Happy birthday Chris! Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Call 614-859-2119 and leave us a voicemail. Steve will answer your question on the next podcast! Submit your questions to  www.lawyertalkpodcast.com . Recorded at...

Details of former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones‘ recent arrest in Las Vegas hours after being inducted into the UFC Hall fo Fame. The arrest came in the early morning hours of Friday after Cesars Palace security alerted police of a possible domestic violence incident. “As Jones was being detained, he became irate and smashed his head into the front hood of the [Las Vegas Metropolit...

As more and more colleges require COVID-19 vaccines for students and employees, they find themselves navigating a thorny territory when it comes to evaluating requests for 1) religious, 2) medical, or 3) moral or personal exemptions that many states require institutions to consider. Steve welcomes Leslie Albeit, from Albeit Weiker, LLP , back to the Lawyer Talk roundtable to talk more about this i...

This marks episode number 200 for Lawyer Talk. When you get a chance, check out random episodes from 1 to 50, and 50 to 100, and 100 to 150. It's been a great 200 episode ride, and we're strapping down for another 200. Does 200 episodes make us experts or just experienced? And when can we say that about what we do for a living? Maybe the best approach is to always be learning, and be thinking "I k...

In time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Steve starts the roundtable talking about this with is overview of Michael Keaton and the movie Worth on Netflix. Calls and questions from the Blitz Nation include Brittany Spears and can she sue her father even after he as backed away? Draft Kings shutting down your account with 1000's of dollars in the account. Joe Rogan and his COVID cocktail. Can he su...

Spencer Elden, 30, says Nirvana engaged in child pornography when the band used a picture of him naked on the cover of the breakthrough album. But.... In the decades that followed, Mr. Elden appeared to celebrate his part in the classic cover, recreating the moment for the album’s 10th, 17th, 20th and 25th anniversaries, though not naked. "Nevermind, I'll take the money." Steve talks about this, a...

Wednesday with the Blitz, and this week is as great as the last. A listener asks, if you are convicted with a life sentence, can you just ask to be put to death? Can you get your money refunded if your internet provider is not providing the internet speed they are promising? What is the statute of limitation on rape? Can an employer be sued if you cary and conceal at work? And the ever evolving sa...

Another week of great questions from The Blitz radio world. Could Steve help (former) Governor of New York State Cuomo with his woes? What can an officer check during a tinted window stop? Meanwhile, back in divorce court, what role can and will a guardian ad litem play with your children? Can your dog carry your firearm? Can a person convicted of a felony of the 5th degree (felony 5) own a gun? A...

Great questions from The Blitz audience in this episode... More information about the appellate process. IF you are convicted, how does that work? Should the government require vaccines? Will they force private businesses to force the vaccine on their employees? What are your rights? Why would the courts stop a wife from visitation of her convicted husband while he is in the hospital? Government w...

Your OVI has two different charges on the ticket. What is up with that? Steve breaks down what that means, and what you can do about it. From The Blitz listeners... Can you sue your divorce attorney for handling funds in the attorney trust improperly? Can you get a moving violation on your driver's license from riding your bicycle improperly? Does Steve wear boxers or briefs? What are gun owner ri...

Another great session with The Blitz. Steve covers questions about who gets rights to the cars during the initial stages of a divorce. And what can do you, should you do, when a fiber optics company comes digging in your backyard and starts taking over your yard. Submit your questions to  www.lawyertalkpodcast.com . Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E....

Another big week on The Blitz with Lawyer Talk. Landlord problems, a couple of CCW questions, and what can you do if your car get hit by an uninsured driver. This, and much more in this episode. Submit your questions to  www.lawyertalkpodcast.com . Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively...

Another riveting episode of Lawyer Talk. Live with WRKZ 99.7FM The Blitz and post show. Great questions from listeners include a child custody and modifying parenting time (bad Mom!). Air BNB - good for you, good for me? What do you do if your neighbor takes all of the available street parking spaces? A Franklin County judge admits that he’s mandating COVID-19 vaccinations as conditions of probati...