Kevin Randolph
We have a verdict . . .
Hon. Kevin Randolph (ret.), who as an attorney practiced death penalty defense, offers insightful discussion on the criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal trials and the United States Constitution.
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Episodes
What goes on with the Supreme Court's "Shadow Docket.?" 08.06.2026 6:26
Why the secrecy? Why no argument?
Why has the university blacklisted my course? Academic freedom and unconstitutionally vague statutes. 31.05.2026 5:53
Who can teach what and where?
How can that really be a crime? 25.05.2026 8:03
When a statute is unconstitutionally vague it gives police, prosecutors, judges and juries no adequate guidance . . . everybody is left to see the law in their own way.
"I think I'll talk to the judge alone." STOP 18.05.2026 7:18
Ex parte communications.
Why have I been arrested for exercising my constitutional right? 11.05.2026 8:13
What's the difference between an angry prosecution and a vindictive prosecution?
Why did the government single me out? Vindictive prosecution. 04.05.2026 8:50
Vindictive prosecution. What happens when the government prosecutes you for exercising a constitutional or statutory right?
Why is the Government picking on me? The Vindictive Prosecution. 27.04.2026 8:29
Vindictive prosecutions violate the Fifth Amendment due process clause to the United States Constitution.
What you tell me is between you and me . . . 20.04.2026 8:49
Client confidences are disclosed only in limited circumstances.
When one lawyer's clients turn on each other . . . 13.04.2026 11:24
What lawyers have to consider when two or more potential clients want him to represent them all in the same case.
What if my client intends to lie while testifying? 06.04.2026 9:04
A lawyer's obligation when she knows her client intends to lie on the stand.
Legal counsel or criminal advice? 30.03.2026 7:00
Is the lawyer helping the client to continue criminal conduct?
How does a judge determine a sentence? 23.03.2026 8:50
Factors a judge may consider in determining as sentence.
"The judge won't admit that evidence." The judicial pretrial on a motion to suppress. 16.03.2026 6:59
Fictional pretrial in judge's chambers on the strength of the prosecution's case concerning a motion to suppress.
"Your case is weak, Mr. Prosecutor." The pretrial conference in a serious felony case. 09.03.2026 8:11
DNA, suppression discussions during a pretrial conference.
Direct Examination: Tag all the bases. 02.03.2026 9:08
Direct examination is the method of proving each and every element of an offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Hearsay Rule, pt. 3 23.02.2026 6:32
What is hearsay? What is an exception to the hearsay rule? What is not hearsay?
The Hearsay Rule, pt. 2. 16.02.2026 7:43
There are many exceptions to the hearsay rule which would otherwise render certain evidence inadmissible.
The Hearsay Rule 09.02.2026 10:06
A fundamental understanding of the hearsay rule is required of every trial attorney and every trial judge.
The Entrapment defense: The police made me do it. 02.02.2026 7:08
Can the government induce you to commit a crime and then prosecute you for it?
Disclosing the identity of an informant 26.01.2026 10:19
When is the government required to disclose the identity of an informant?
The jailhouse informant 19.01.2026 10:27
The jailhouse informant, your right to remain silent and your right to assistance of counsel.
"My lawyer messed me up." What is ineffective assistance of counsel? 12.01.2026 10:46
When does a lawyer's performance constitute ineffective assistance?
"They tricked me." Miranda and the police interrogation 05.01.2026 10:06
The listener is invited to determine whether Miranda warnings were given in this fact scenario and whether those warnings were sufficient.
" I want a trial right now." Speedy trials and the Sixth Amendment. 29.12.2025 9:48
A speedy trial does not mean an immediate trial. Each state has its laws and rules governing speedy trials.
Should I choose a jury, or just let a judge by herself try the case? The Sixth Amendment. 22.12.2025 13:57
What is an impartial jury.?
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