Hugo Vera Molinet

Understanding Basic Criminal Law

Education EN ↓ 43 episodes

Hello, my name is Hugo Vera, and I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. My goal is to attend law school and then become a prosecutor. In this podcast, I will focus on the Criminal Justice System and the law. I will talk about and analyze court cases, along with the concepts of Criminal law, including but not limited to elements of the different types of crime. This podcast will focus on Criminal law.

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Hugo Vera Molinet

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Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Season 3 Episode 8: United Health Care 29.06.2026

The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocked the nation. In this episode of Understanding Basic Criminal Law, we break down the investigation, the charges against Luigi Mangione, the evidence, and the legal issues that could shape one of the most high-profile criminal trials in recent years.

Season 3 Episode 7: The SLEEPY LAWYERS💤 31.05.2026

Hello WELCOME BACK TO CRIMINAL LAW. It’s been a very very very long time! Anyway without further ado. NEW EPISODE YAY!! Long Hours, Endless deadlines. Little sleep for many lawyers, it’s just part of the job. But when exhaustion becomes the norm, what impact does it have on the people responsible for navigating the justice system? In this episode, we discuss burnout, sleep deprivation, and the cha...

Season 3 Episode 6: Annual Halloween Special 👻🎃 31.10.2025

The wait is over… it’s our Halloween Special! 🎃 Real haunts. True horrors. Chilling tales that’ll crawl under your skin. 👻

Season 3 Episode 5: AI AND The LAW 13.10.2025

WELCOME BACK TO UNDERSTANDING BASIC CRIMINAL LAW!! ⚖️ Can a machine think like a lawyer? In this episode of Understanding Basic Criminal Law, we dive into AI’s role in courts, law firms, and legal research — and explore what it means for the future of justice.

Special Topics: Season 3 Episode 4: Marcellius Williams 31.12.2024

Welcome to the last Episode of 2024! This season we will diving into Special Topics. Tonight’s episode will the first episode in the category of Special Topics!! Wrongful convictions is the topic we will be discussing! This topic will focus on the story of one individual! His name Marcellius Williams! It all began on August 11th, 1998 where a female reporter was stabbed 43 times and killed in her...

Season 3 Episode 3: State Vs Henry Rose 16.12.2024

Happy Holidays!! In this episode we cover a very controversial case. The case of Henry Rose deals with the concept of manslaughter. We cover an interesting topic in Criminal Law. Time. Time to tune in to tonight’s episode!!🎧

Season 3 Episode 2: Halloween Special 16.11.2024

👻Happy Halloween👻 I know it’s not even Halloween or October. That doesn’t mean we can’t have one final scare! Welcome to our Third Annual 🎃Halloween Special 🎃 Sit down, Lock the doors, and Join us if you dare…

Season 3: Episode 1: Understanding Basic White Collar crime 16.11.2024

It is so good to be back!! Did you miss us? In this first episode of the season I go over White collar crime!! What is it? Why is it prominent? The history of white collar crime!! Cases and more!! Welcome back and we hope you enjoy tonight’s episode.

Season 2 Episode 18: Understanding Capital Punishment in Juveniles 29.04.2024

It is time for the Season 2 Finale of UBCL!! It’s bittersweet we get to end Season 2!! Thank you so much for 4 YEARS OF UBCL! IT HAS BEEN A VERY LONG JOURNEY AND IT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT ALL YOU! 🫶🏽❤️ We hope you enjoy Tonight’s episode!!

Season 2 Episode 17: Expired Death Penalty Drugs! 15.04.2024

Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the second to last episode of Season 2!! This episode will be about the death penalty. The death penalty was talked on Season 1 episode: 8. This episode will touch upon the death penalty and how there have been cases of expired drugs used in the process of the death penalty.

Season 2 Episode 16: Justifiable Homicide. 18.03.2024

Many of you may not know that murder can sometimes be justified. I know it sounds terrible, but in a life or death situation, it’s excusable! In this episode I go over justifiable homicide. Concepts and the cases pertaining to this.

Season 2 Episode 15: “Frank Heard” 26.02.2024

This episode we go over the Case of “Frank Heard.” The introduction of the gang enhancement, the topic of gang members, and the role of Juvenile Delinquency will be mentioned. This will be a recurring topic in other episodes.

Season 2 Episode 14: The Adversarial System Vs The Inquisitorial System⚖️🥊 16.11.2023

It’s an exciting match up between The Adversarial System Vs The Inquisitorial System! Which is better? What are their differences? Who comes out on top? Don’t miss this exciting event of the year!!

Season 2 Episode 13: Halloween Special 01.11.2023

In this Spooky👻 episode of UBCL, I go over two not very well known Halloween cases. The Crime, The Blood, The Murder, The Victims, and the most important thing the LAW. So join us on if you DARE!

Season 2 Episode 12: Reasonable Suspicion 01.11.2023

In this episode I go over the concept of suspicion. Why you acting so SUS? Gen Z Humor? Anyone? What is Reasonable and unreasonable suspicion? All this and much more!

Season 2 Episode 11: “The North Hollywood shootout” 16.10.2023

Bank robbers, Guns, Police, and suspense! Four words to describe it!! Ever heard about the story of the infamous North Hollywood shootout? If you haven’t then you’re in for a show! 🎧

Season 2 Episode 10: “Judging U.S” 01.10.2023

“Judges Judge.” To be fair it’s A lot more complicated than that. In this episode we dive into Judges.

Season 2 Episode 9: “Rich Kids In Prison” 17.09.2023

In this episode I talk about and analyze the tragic story of two brothers. The Story of the Menendez Brothers!

Season 2 Episode 8: Cybercrimes 01.08.2023

In this episode it’s all about cybercrimes! We live in a technologically advanced society in which technology is evolving rapidly. The internet and online databases are utilized in everyday life whether it be for school, work, promoting, selling, buying, or just browsing. This of course also means this serves as a new tool for crime.

Season 2 Episode 7: Omissions 17.07.2023

What are Omissions? Failure to do something? What classifies into the category of something? The law is precise and failing do something preventable can bring about Catastrophic Consequences. What kind of catastrophic consequences? This will be answered on this episode!

Season 2 Episode 6: The Idaho Murders 26.06.2023

This episode discusses the tragedy that occurred last November in Idaho.

Season 2 Episode 5: The Prejudice and Racial injustice of Kalief Browder 05.06.2023

In this episode I talk about a wrongful conviction case, The life of Kalief Browder.

Season 2: Episode 4: Different Parts of a Criminal Trial 15.12.2022

In this episode I talk about the different parts of a criminal trial! Pre lim, Jury selection, Opening statements, Cross examination, Closing statements, and etc. I also talk about the recent fentanyl crisis! Stay tuned for a public service announcement on the recent fentanyl crisis.

Season 2 Episode 3: The Benjamine Spencer Case 16.11.2022

In this episode I talk about the wrongful conviction of Benjamine Spencer.

Understanding Basic Criminal Law (Trailer) 15.11.2022

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