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Law is dumb. So am I. I break down recent topics in law in dumb terms because that’s how I understand them. Grab a beer and join me as I pretend to sound smart. I’m a lawyer, but don’t ask me for advi... more
FAQs about Plead the Fifth:How many episodes does Plead the Fifth have?The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
January 25, 2020Mexico Especial EpisodeA special episode about Supreme Court cases involving Mexicans or Mexico in honor of my trip to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta....more25minPlay
December 24, 2019A Lawyer's Goat ObsessionA hodgepodge of cases are discussed, including one about a lawyer who is obsessed with some goats, but also things like the 8th Amendment.Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com...more22minPlay
December 15, 2019Austin's Bachelorette Party ProblemThe city of Austin, Texas tried to stop bachelor and bachelorette parties from staying in AirBNBs. Their ban went too far....more15minPlay
December 06, 2019Mootness and the Second AmendmentThe Supreme Court heard a case about the Second Amendment… or was it about mootness? I also talk about the duty of care owed to hockey players.Music Cred: http://www.bensounds.com...more23minPlay
November 30, 2019Faithless Electors & Animal Crush VideosThis week we ask whether states can punish faithless electors and look at the constitutionality of the most recent law passed by Congress to protect animals.Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com...more29minPlay
November 20, 2019Uncle Sam Destroys a House & Doesn’t Have to PayThe Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment provides compensation when the government takes your property. But not always. There is also a summary about oral arguments from last week’s DACA case.Music Cred: www.bensounds.com...more27minPlay
November 14, 2019Marijuana Stuff and Violating the SOL without being SOLI found a way to file a lawsuit past the statute of limitations. Also, marijuana is sometimes legal, sometimes not. This makes investigations difficult under the Fourth Amendment.Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com...more21minPlay
November 07, 2019Impeaching Trump: Likely Charges and DefensesThe case for and against impeaching Trump is laid out based on the charge that he violated campaign finance laws. It’s not as simple as you might think, so I simplified it for you!Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com...more26minPlay
November 01, 2019Spectral Evidence and the Salem Witch TrialsIn this Halloween episode, the show examines a type of evidence no longer accepted in law, but was used heavily during the Salem Witch Trials: spectral evidence....more26minPlay
October 25, 2019Challenging the No-Fly ListFour people challenged the No-Fly List. It didn’t work. Why is a bit concerning.Music cred: http://www.bensound.com...more32minPlay
FAQs about Plead the Fifth:How many episodes does Plead the Fifth have?The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.