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We're back for an all-new season of the show and we're kicking things off with a deep dive into the juvenile law system in Indiana. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing debates surrounding the juvenile justice system, with a particular focus on the Hoosier State.

To kick off the episode, we lay the foundation by examining the historical development of Juvenile Law in Indiana. We explore the origins of the system and the intentions behind its establishment. As we uncover the key milestones and influential court cases that shaped Indiana's approach, we also assess the evolution of juvenile justice practices over time.

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:40 - What is Juvenile Law?

3:06 - The brith of a separate law system between an adult and a juvenile

5:20 - Where the idea of treating adults and kids differently came from

7:58 - The defense of infancy and where it resides within juvenile law

11:20 - How juvenile law differs from adult law in the State of Indiana

15:52 - Juvenile proceedings have differing rights from adult proceedings

20:02 - Can a juvenile be charged as an adult in the State of Indiana

25:50 - Being arrested as an adult for a crime that happened when you were a juvenile

29:16 - The long-term ramifications of a juvenile convicted of a crime

34:50 - How you can get in touch with John and his team

36:15 - Closing remarks

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In the season finale of Closing Arguments, we’re diving into one of the most controversial topics within a courtroom: The Insanity Defense. 

You’ve seen this defense play out within TV and movies, but how does it really work in the real world? We'll explore every avenue of this affirmative defense, including John's very own experiences with defending a client using the insanity defense!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy an exciting season finale!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the show

4:09 - When the insanity defense was first recorded within criminal law

7:50 - These cases were primarily surrounding life or death instances

12:30 - Where the rules around an insanity defense case stemmed from

16:00 - Temporary insanity and how this plays out in a courtroom

22:58 - The shifting of burden within an insanity defense

27:42 - The current state of insanity pleas within American law today

35:14 - When someone should plead insanity within a case

38:55 - Who determines insanity?

45:45 - The ripple effect of an acquittal when using an insanity defense

48:20 - When can someone be declared sane later in life

53:50 - How you can get in touch with Jack's team

55:40 - Closing remarks

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For most people, they're aware of the role a jury plays within a criminal court case. This is likely due to their favorite crime or courtroom drama! However, there's actually a lot of background information that's important for courts to consider when going through jury selection, as well as the power a jury holds within a given case.

On the latest installment of Closing Arguments, we're exploring the various items you should know about juries throughout Indiana, as well as the country as a whole.

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:27 - Jack's team has been busy in courtrooms lately

2:15 - Where juries ultimately come from

5:00 - Early English juries and what those looked like

9:10 - The Magna Carta and its role on the modern jury system

13:13 - A Constitutional Right to a jury

17:30 - The various types of juries that exist today

25:00 - What is a Coroner's Jury?

28:12 - Civil vs. Criminal juries in Indiana

35:00 - How are juries selected in Indiana?

38:20 - Compensation for jurors

41:24 - The power of a jury

49:20 - What potential jurors need to know!

55:00 - Closing remarks

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Affirmative defenses and everything in between! That's what we're tackling on the latest installment of Closing Arguments.

Join us for another enlightening conversation, where John Razumich shares his personal experiences with the various affirmative defenses in Indiana and the fundamental differences between them.

We've got another great episode on tap for you. Enjoy!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:35 - What is an affirmative defense?

5:50 - There are ten total affirmative defenses in Indiana

8:17 - The affirmative defense of Legal Authority

11:25 - Self-defense and how this plays out in court

15:00 - The affirmative defense of involuntary intoxication

20:30 - Insanity defenses

26:45 - Mistake of fact

37:21 - Abandonment and how this plays out

40:40 - Battered spouse syndrome

45:25 - The affirmative defense of necessity

50:30 - How you can get in touch with Razumich & Associates

52:40 - Closing remarks

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There are too many legal myths out there, confusing us when it comes to criminal law and its proceedings!

On the latest installment of Closing Arguments, we're exploring a variety of different legal myths and setting the record straight once and for all! Listen as John reviews our audience's feedback on the biggest police-related myths, as well as courtroom myths that many believe to be true.

This episode is bound to leave you with some clarification on legalities you may have wrongfully thought to be true!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:45 - Receiving legal myths from our audience to review on today's show

2:38 - Do the police have to read me my rights before speaking to me?

5:04 - Do police have to tell me if they are working undercover?

6:50 - Do police have to be honest with me?

10:12 - Do I have to stop and talk to the police?

14:00 - Do I have to consent to a police search?

18:35 - Do I have to get out of the car when I'm told to?

22:31 - Do I have the right to one free phone call when incarcerated?

26:14 - Are you entitled to three plea offers?

28:54 - Are you entitled to three continuances?

32:19 - Do warrants eventually go away?

36:18 - Can alleged victims drop charges?

40:11 - Is it going to cost the state a lot of money to take my case to trial?

43:10 - Are public defenders working for the state and not me?

46:56 - Does hiring an attorney make you look guilty?

52:20 - Closing remarks

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Ever since its establishment, the Supreme Court has left a monumental footprint on our lives, hearing some of the biggest legal disputes that have shaped the way we operate as a country and a society.

In the latest installment of Closing Arguments, we're going back in time and reviewing a brief history of the Supreme Court. From its development to becoming arguably the most powerful branch of our government today, we'll explore the various cases, as well as justices, that brought the court to what its become today.

We've got another informative episode for you today! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this overview on the history of our country's highest legal body.

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:48 - What does the Supreme Court do?

4:54 - The power of the Supreme Court developed over time

8:21 - John Jay and the footprint he left on the Supreme Court

13:35 - What qualifications did a Supreme Court justice need to have?

19:02 - The Supreme Court's role during the Civil War

30:25 - Amendments and the Supreme Court's ruling with segregation

38:49 - The Lochner era

44:09 - Out of the Lochner Era and into World War II

47:30 - The incorporation of the Bill of Rights

50:55 - The Civil Rights Era and the Supreme Court's role in this

55:27 - Chief Justice Earl Warren's footprint he left on our country

1:07:22 - Closing remarks

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In the latest installment of Closing Arguments, we bring you one of the most peculiar case studies that John Razumich has ever been involved in! With stab wounds, a lying prostitute and a wild courtroom trial, this episode is one you aren't going to miss.

Regarded as one of the more interesting cases throughout the Indianapolis area, John walks us through the intricate details and explains his vantage point on the case.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this can't-miss episode!

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0:06 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:35 - Introducing The Curious Case of the Hot Dog Man!

5:02 - The crime that plays out in this case

9:50 - The investigation begins

19:18 - Building the defense around the Hot Dog Man

25:50 - Kadrovach begins feeding Jack and his team thoughts on the defense tactics

33:50 - The defense's case as they moved towards trial

41:49 - Kadrovach paying a prostitute to give false alibi

49:33 - The optics within the trial were not helping Kadrovach

54:09 - The aftermath of the trial

1:02:39 - Where is the Hot Dog Man today?

1:05:20 - How to get in touch with John for representation

1:06:46 - Closing remarks

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In the latest installment of Closing Arguments, we revisit the United States vs. Shipp case to conclude the dramatic events that unfolded during the Supreme Court's involvement.

After a quick recap of events that led to Ed Johnson being incarcerated for a crime he swore he didn't commit, Jack highlights how the Supreme Court ultimately became involved. And we'll also share how, despite their 'stay of execution' order, Ed Johnson still met his demise.

Listen as we bring this fascinating case study comes to a close!

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0:06 - Introduction and equipment announcements

3:32 - Recapping the events that led to Ed Johnson being incarcerated

10:16 - Ed Johnson's legal team taking matters into their own hands

25:05 - A stay of execution was granted for Ed Johnson

33:20 - Justice Harlan enters scene, which was a win for Ed Johnson and his legal team

36:01 - The lynching of Ed Johnson at the hand of a mob

44:26 - Given the lynching, the Supreme Court charges many with contempt of the court

54:00 - Sheriff Shipp returns to Chattanooga and receives a hero's welcome

57:30 - Final thoughts and takeaways from this forgotten legal landmark

1:03:11 - Closing remarks

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In the latest installment of Closing Arguments, we're exploring a forgotten legal landmark, which outlines the only original jurisdiction criminal case that was argued before The Supreme Court.

Listen, as John takes us through the historic case of United States vs. Shipp and showcases an original example of the press' influence on a criminal trial. This case is packed with interesting variables and courtroom fireworks, so you don't want to miss this one!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy part one of our first two-part case study!

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0:08 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

2:38 - John joins the show and launches into the background information on United States vs. Shipp

8:45 - The assault of Nevada Taylor

18:30 - Where Sheriff Shipp comes into play in this case

24:23 - The press' impact on this court case

33:19 - The trial of Ed Johnson and the fireworks involved in the courtroom

42:51 - Ed Johnson is convicted and sentenced to death

46:31 - This case ends up in the Supreme Court

51:00 - What is still to come in Part Two of this case study

53:30 - Closing remarks

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In the latest installment of Closing Arguments, John and Ryan explore the law of self defense, which continues to be one of the most controversial topics among criminal law to date.

Listen as John shares a complete breakdown on the law of self defense and how it varies across different states. Additionally, John explores how self defense is contested in the courtroom and how the media's coverage of this law has evolved over the years through some key case studies.

With self defense being one of the most popular criminal law topics these days, this is an episode packed with beneficial information! Enjoy!

Timecodes:

0:06 - Overview on the topic of the day

2:10 - An update on Razumich & Associates

3:09 - A broad overview on the law of self defense and how it appears in criminal law today

5:28 - What affirmative defenses are generally

7:47 - How someone can make a claim for self defense

15:12 - What self defense looks like within a trial

18:41 - How the burden shifts of proving self defense in trial

22:41 - Testifying on your own behalf during a self defense claim

25:58 - The limitations that exist within self defense claims

30:30 - The jury's involvement during a self defense claim trial

34:02 - John's viewpoint on self defense and whether it always works or not

45:20 - Case studies that are specific to self defense

54:20 - How you can get in touch with John and his team

56:09 - Closing remarks

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