Hawk Law Group

Layman's Law School

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Ever found yourself in a situation where you think you need a lawyer but aren’t sure? Slipped, tripped, or spilled your soup at a local store and wondered if you have a case? Or maybe you just want to make sense of all the complicated legal jargon that seems designed to confuse you? Join Chace Hawk, Reid Sanders, and Shawn Merzlak of Hawk Law Group as they break down your legal questions in plain, straightforward language—with a dash of humor to keep things interesting. From demystifying legal terms to weighing in on trending legal news and high-profile cases, we tackle it all in a way that’s...

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Current Events in the Law: Roe v. Wade & The Amber Heard Trial 25.05.2022 58:14

Today, we break down w incredibly public and current-events-related issues in the legal world. First, the recent brief leaked from Justice Scalia of the United States Supreme Court that proposes to do away with the Roe v. Wade finding and criminalize abortion. What does the document mean? What does it mean for the legal system? And what are some potential far-reaching outcomes? Then, we hit the Jo...

A Legal Analysis of My Cousin Vinny - Part 1 27.04.2022 34:14

In this episode of Layman's Law School, Chase Hawk and Reid Sanders with guest host Vic Hawk look at one of the cornerstones of the legal media world: My Cousin Vinny. This is the first part of a 2 part series. In this part, we examine the first half of the movie. This episode covers the first half of the movie, including the criminal process, lineup, opening statements, and acute legal analysis o...

Angry Drivers and Negligent Grinders 13.04.2022 48:58

In this episode of Layman's Law School, Chase Hawk and Reid Sanders look at more viral Tik Toks and break down all of the legal issues in videos ranging from road rage to being hit by a rogue skateboarder. And as a bonus, Chase demonstrates a trick that interrogators use to get unwitting suspects to confess to crimes they didn't commit. This episode covers civil damages, prosecutorial discretion,...

Welcome to the Layman's Law School: Reviewing Viral Videos and Analyzing the Legal Implications 13.04.2022 37:05

In this first episode of the Layman's Law School, hosts Chace Hawk and Reid Sanders of the Hawk Law Group review 5 viral clips and break down all the legalese that you need to know. This episode covers torts, mitigating factors, individual rights, proportionality, gross negligence, assault & battery, recoverability, the statute of limitations, and the age of majority through 5 popular Tik Toks...