Is "implied malice" the Goldilocks of murder mens rea? How can statutory construction lead to such a mess? Nick and Jessa finish up discussing the Knoller case.

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Jessa and Nick introduce the case about the death of Dianne Whipple and talk about creative prosecutions.

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Clemency, forgiveness, and juvenile justice.

Nick and Jessa talk about executive clemency in the context of the Montanez case.

Jessa and Nick continue talking about what the hell a "youth officer" does.

Nick and Jessa get down and dirty with the motion to suppress Jacqueline's confession and the (somewhat bizarre) statutory requirements that gave rise to the motion.  Shout out to lawyer-listener Haley Madel, who helped us sort through Illinois law on super short notice!

Jessa and Nick are back to issue spot and introduce a patron requested deep dive.

Nick and Jessa discuss the recent California appellate (APP-EL-at?!?!) decision overturning Garcia-Zarate's sole state court conviction, possession of a firearm by a felon.