Lawyer Talk: Off the Record

The crew hooks up with Judge Chris Brown again. This time, he brought his colleague and mentor, Judge Judy Lynch. Both sit proudly on the bench in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. They discuss everything judicial, including drug sentence reform, invasion of judicial discretion by Ohio Senate Bill 3 (reducing prison sentences for certain drug offenders). Also here all...

Big changes are coming - be the first on your block to hear about them! Take a trip down memory lane with the guys about how Lawyer Talk first started and get the inside scoop on the new 511 show and other happenings. The guys cover everything from their favorite episodes, the Storm Area 51 project, Mueller, fake news, government intervention, the latest developments with the government and vaping...

Come hang with some family and friends of the Lawyer Talk crew! Our special guests include Dwayne Napper, Stephen Linn, Matt Palmer and Drew Palmer. Stephen Linn is not only the not-evil creative genius behind most of the Lawyer Talk art that appears on our Instagram and Facebook, but he is also Jeff's favorite brother. The guys hang out and talk fireworks, go-kart racing, what they did for the 4t...

Would you like to know if the government is hiding aliens in Area 51? A million people have signed up on Facebook to charge it "Naruto-style" to find out. We discuss why the idea of police planting evidence is so hard for people to believe - and the recent case of a Jackson County Florida police officer who has been charged with 52 counts of racketeering for planting meth on potentially hundreds o...

Meet Taylor, the new Research and Media guru at Lawyer Talk and law student extraordinaire at Antonin Scalia Law School. Everyone talks Steve's strategy to get A's in law school, how D.C. compares to Columbus, flawless jokes, prison engagements, hermaphrodite frogs, listener questions, and a couple of recent cases in the news out of Portsmouth, Ohio. One involves former local Portsmouth judge, Jud...

Mmmm, what's that? Smells like freedom and fireworks! Come ring the Liberty Bell with us as we sit back and talk barbecue, fun facts about the history of the 4th of July, tannerite, firearms, American ingenuity and homemade firework recipes, buying fireworks in Ohio and saying goodbye to the "Liar's Law," plans for the 4th, go karts, why Uber and Lyft should be sponsors, day drinking, and the most...

At the age of 35, Judge Chris Brown was one of the youngest people to ever be elected to serve as a Franklin County Common Pleas judge. Both a former prosecutor and a former defense attorney with a lot of jury trials under his belt, he definitely knew his way around the courtroom, and from the perspective of both sides of the bench. The guys swap stories about lawyers, judges, political animals an...

Ohio's own Dwayne Napper performs some of his original songs, including "Rodeo Clown," live in-studio for the Lawyer Talk audience and crew. Dwayne talks about country, bluegrass, growing up in Vinton County, getting his start in music, where he gets his inspiration for his songs, his new band, and what he's up to now. Visit us: ohiolegaldefense.com Connect: FB & Instagram: @OhioLegalDefense F...

Love it or hate it, Old Glory has a birthday every June 14. Hear all about the Flag, how to handle it, and the history of Flag Day. The Lawyer Talk crew discusses the First Amendment, Colin Kaepernick, patriotism, nationalism, and why we love and hate the flag. And let's face it. Who else dedicates an entire podcast to Flag Day? Only the folks at Lawyer Talk. Find more at...

What substances and foods cause cancer? Is inflammation the real culprit behind many cancers? Special guest Doc Pelloski is an expert on cancer biology and shares actual scientific study data with us. He explains the different effects that smoke and vapor has on the lungs, why so many foods cause inflammation and problems in our bodies, the real story behind "Popcorn Lung" that will surprise you,...

Julius Tate, Jr. pulled a gun on an undercover officer in a sting operation and was killed by another police officer. So why was his girlfriend Masonique Saunders charged with his murder? The lawyers of Lawyer Talk discuss juvenile bindovers, firearm specifications, felonies, robberies, conspiracy and why you should be wary of buying things from strangers on Craigslist. They explain the Ohio...

Last week we discussed the The Crystal Bruce murder trial that was about to begin - now we tell you what actually happened. Listen in to get the rest of the story and hear what Shawn Belville's family had to say, what will happen to Crystal Bruce, how criminal cases are often resolved and why, and other cases we will be covering in the future. Is there a case you think we should cover? Let us know...

The Crystal Bruce murder trial is about to get underway in Akron. Get an insider's look at behind-the-scenes information surrounding this stranger-than-fiction true crime story. Shawn Belville, 44, died of a stab wound in September 2017 at the home that he shared with girlfriend Crystal Bruce in Akron, Ohio. The story behind how he received that stab wound - well, that has changed a few times. The...

What exactly is hacking and how do you protect yourself from it? John Sellers, who was 8 when he built his first computer, shares internet security knowledge that can help keep you safe. What is the easiest way to prevent people from accessing your webcam? What is the best way to protect yourself online? Which is more secure and harder for hackers to figure out - a long password or a complex passw...

An American who made a ton of money in Bitcoin decides he wants to be free from any country's laws and decides to create his own Utopian Waterworld off of the coast of Thailand. Thinking he was "seascaping" in untouchable international waters, he reaches out to others on social media to come join him. But the government of Thailand decides they aren't having it. Find out what happens next, as the...

What do Netflix, "Back to the Future," and federal court have in common? The guys talk cars, DeLorean, the new Netflix documentary, “The Legend of Cocaine Island,” what constitutes entrapment, federal drug cases and being a federal agent’s “unicorn,” fairy-tales, and the legal perspective on one man’s true redemption story. Legal issues: check us out at Ohiolegaldefense.com Questions or comments a...

CBD oils and products are everywhere - but is buying, selling, and using them actually legal? Some people mistakenly thought that the 2014 Farm Bill made CBD oil legal, but a man from Lewis Center, Ohio was recently stopped with a half empty vial of CBD oil in his car that he had purchased in a shop in Columbus and was facing felony drug charges because of it. But the FDA recently approved Epidiol...

We all know that cigarettes can cause cancer and everyone is for helping people quit smoking. We know switching to vaping has helped many people quit smoking. So why is there talk within the federal government of banning vaping, but not smoking? John Sellers and Jared Blinsky from Advanced Vapor in Westerville and Steve Palmer drop some real world knowledge and research on ‘popcorn lung’, teenager...

What is the inside story - and the science - behind vaping? We've heard that vaping helps people quit smoking, and Jared shares his own story of going from smoking over a pack a day to quitting within three days by switching to vaping. Our guest John from the Advanced Vapor store in Westerville joins us to talk a bit about the science that makes vape work. But what is the real scoop on the pros an...

How do some of the rich and famous make sure their kids get into the college of their dreams? The recent college entrance bribery and conspiracy scandal sheds new light on the creative, fraudulent - should we say Shameless - ways the rich (like Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and Aunt Becky)  can buy preferential access for their kids - at the expense of yours. More than 50 people have been char...

Yea Mon!  After a week away in Jamaica, we are back bringing you the news. Catch up on crucial news about guns in New Zealand, criminals in cages, salsa balls, dirty Columbus Police Cop, mad cows in the Bronx, No Michigan Marijuana for you!, smuggling with T-Shirt cannons, a quick First Amendment tutorial, and lots more.  Download, stream, and listen.  Ohiolegaldefense.com/podcast.

Norm Murdock is a bit of what you might call a Renaissance Man - he's done a lot, he's read a lot - and he knows a lot about a lot of things. An entrepreneur who has owned his own business since high school, he has raced cars, has a journalism degree and a law degree and has also been a lobbyist for many organizations in Ohio. The guys cover a lot of ground: changes in education, social evolution,...

MMA legends Armando (Mando) Ancona and Wild Bill return to update us on what they are doing now and they bring a special guest, G to share his story. The guys talk about giving back and how training, sparring and boxing can be the game-changer that can give teenagers in particular the outlet, the confidence, and the sense of purpose and belonging that can make all the difference in their lives at...

The boys are at it again, bringing all the breaking news, this time with a full crew and a special guest.    Learn about medical marijuana, then the mice got high, no Sonic burgers for now, potholes and gas taxes go together like peas and carrots.  Are you retired or did you just stay at the Holiday Inn last night?  News, politics, and a wee bit of politics.  www.ohiolegaldefense.com/podcast.  Dow...

Is it legal to tell people you are carrying a firearm to get them to back off?  If your employer doesn't allow employees to carry guns, but allows customers to bring guns into the business, what can happen if you use a gun to defend yourself in the event of a robbery? What does it take to obtain an FFL, or open a gun store? We talk with Derek DeBrosse, partner at Munitions Law Group, a law firm de...