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Subject to Cross is a podcast on criminal law hosted by Caroline G. Donato and Peter E. Kratsa, both attorneys from the law firm, MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in West Chester, PA. Criminal defense practiti... more
FAQs about Subject to Cross:How many episodes does Subject to Cross have?The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.
April 22, 2024Episode 46: Clearing Criminal RecordsThis week in Episode 46 of Subject To Cross, Pete and Caroline discuss expungement and the expansion of sealing of criminal records in Pennsylvania. What’s the difference between expungement and sealing? How long does it take to seal a record? Can you seal felonies? How is it beneficial? Learn more wherever you listen to podcasts....more13minPlay
April 02, 2024Episode 45: “Free Meek”This week in Episode 45, Pete and Caroline discuss changes to probation in Pennsylvania via the Probation Reform Act of 2023. What does probation entail? What happens when you violate probation? Listen and learn on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts....more25minPlay
March 21, 2024Episode 44: Mental Health and Criminal JusticeThis week in Episode 44, Caroline and Pete touch upon the issue of the treatment of mental health in the criminal justice system. Their discussion is triggered by recent news in Dauphin County of inmates facing "two weeks of darkness" in solitary confinement....more23minPlay
March 14, 2024Episode 43: Confirmation Bias in American NightmareThis week in Episode 43, Pete and Caroline analyze the popular Netflix series, American Nightmare, covering the 2015 home invasion and kidnapping in Vallejo, California. *Spoiler alert warning* The duo discuss the case in detail from the handling of evidence, interrogation of key witnesses, and management of the case by the Vallejo police force. If you have watched the series, this episode is not one to miss.Email [email protected] with comments and suggestions for future episodes....more21minPlay
March 04, 2024Episode 42: The Full Force of the 2nd AmendmentThis week, Caroline and Pete discuss the Second Amendment in the post-Bruen era. Did the Supreme Court go too far? Will Pete and Caroline ever see eye-to-eye on this one? Caroline has permission to discuss a case she is currently working on, and explains how she is arguing this constitutional right in court.Listen to Episode 42 wherever you listen to podcasts, and email [email protected] with any questions or suggestions for next episodes....more27minPlay
February 16, 2024Episode 41: The Real Deal with Child Abuse Appeals (CYF Appeals)In Episode 41 of Subject to Cross, Caroline and Pete discuss the muddy waters of child abuse appeals (CYF Appeals). Listen to find out what kind of cases each of them tend to take on and the reality behind this consequential administrative process....more21minPlay
February 09, 2024Episode 40: Criminal Cases in the News: Manslaughter in New Mexico and Sexual Assault in CanadaIn Episode 40 of Subject to Cross, Pete and Caroline pivot to current events discussing actor Alec Baldwin's recent (re-)indictment for manslaughter in New Mexico and charges of sexual assault in Canada against multiple National Hockey League players. A discussion of defense strategies inside and outside the courtroom in high profile cases ensues....more33minPlay
January 25, 2024Episode 39: PFAs NowadaysIn Episode 39 of Subject to Cross, Pete and Caroline discuss restraining orders in Pennsylvania, also known as PFAs (“Protection from Abuse”). Listen to learn why this civil process can be abused and how it lacks due process for the defense. Pete explains what he would change if he was king of the world. Keep the comments and questions for future episodes coming! Email us at [email protected]....more22minPlay
January 09, 2024Episode 38: Murder on the MindThis week, Caroline and Pete have murder on the mind. They discuss the types of murder and how each is classified in the Pennsylvania court of law....more18minPlay
December 30, 2023Episode 37: Coloring Outside the LinesIn Episode 37 of Subject to Cross, Pete and Caroline discuss how they approach a case – backwards!Listen to Episode 37 wherever you listen to podcasts, and email [email protected] with any questions or suggestions for next episodes....more23minPlay
FAQs about Subject to Cross:How many episodes does Subject to Cross have?The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.