Law With Mr. Lafayette

Law With Mr. Lafayette

By René M. LafayetteEducation
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Law With Mr. Lafayette episodes

  • First Amendment Is Central to Freedom.
    The First Amendment is central to our freedom and to democracy itself. At a time when pro democracy protests are taking root throughout China, there are clear and pressing threats to free speech here in America. In this episode these developments are discussed.
    6 min
  • New Mexico Sheriff Releases Investigative Report on Shooting on Scene of movie “Rust.”
    The sheriff’s-office for Santa Fe County, New Mexico last month released to the Santa Fe District Attorney, a 550 page report detailing the investigation that sheriffs deputies and detectives undertook in the aftermath of the October 21, 2021 shooting death of Halina Hutchins, and wounding of Joel Souza, on the scene of the movie “ Rust.” The meaning of words and terms will be at the center of the report’s evaluation as criminal charges are weighed.
    13 min
  • Justice Served in Waukesha
    On November 16 Darrell Brooks was sentenced for his actions during the Waukesha, WI Christmas Parade that took place on November 21, 2021. In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, the sentencing is discussed as is it’s impact on society.
    10 min
  • Is Democracy Really at Risk or is it Just the Definition that has Changed?

    On the cusp of the 2022 Mid-Term election, many observers had mentioned that "democracy is at risk."  Prominent national figures have echoed this sentiment including President Biden, and former Presidents Clinton and Obama.  But is that really the case?  What about so-called "election deniers?" What is their role in the national discussion about elections?  Finally, what about mega partisanship?  Both major political parties share responsibility for this, and the deepening division within America.  The terms and their application are discussed in this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette.  Subscribe or follow this podcast on the listening platform of your choice.

    13 min
  • What is happening to “our” government?
    Parents, concerned about what their children are learning complain to their elected school board and are labeled domestic terrorist. The FBI is ordered to investigate. An associate justice of the Supreme Court is targeted for assassination and the White House is silent. An investigation is launched into the leaking of a draft opinion but nothing is shared with the public. Federal law regarding attempts to influence judges and decisions is openly flaunted and crickets from the #1 and 2 law enforcement officers of the Nation. A former President’s home is raided and documents seized but under sketchy circumstances. These topics are discussed in this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette.
    14 min
  • Justice in Waukesha: Brooks Convicted of All 76 Counts

    On 26 October 2022, Darrell Brooks was found guilty of all 76 counts including six counts of first degree intentional homicide and 70 counts of first degree endangering safety while using a dangerous weapon. These charges arose from Brooks' actions last November driving an SUV into a Christmas Parade in 2021. René Lafayette, host of Law With Mr. Lafayette, offers commentary for your consideration.

    11 min
  • Revisiting Rittenhouse

    The case of WI v. Rittenhouse (2021) had many moving parts according to legal observers.  In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, René Lafayette, a social studies and law teacher at Leominster High School in Leominster, MA reviews some of the post trial developments.  Subscribe or follow this podcast on the listening platform of your choice including Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify and several others.

    10 min
  • First Monday in October 2022

    The start of the October 2022 Term of the Supreme Court of the United States.  Oral arguments begin today and will usually take place on Mondays and Thursdays.  The Court usually hears only 1% of the cases that have been submitted.

    10 min

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This podcast is created to provide additional information and commentary to the Street and Practical Law classes that I teach at Leominster High School located in Leominster, Massachusetts. It…