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Melba Pearson joins us to revisit our discussion of prosecutorial discretion. Since our initial conversation, the book she mentioned has been released, "Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion."
We discuss the purpose of prosecutorial discretion, how it influences policy and the different voices needed to discuss the subject.

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Melba Pearson joins us to revisit our discussion of prosecutorial discretion. Since our initial conversation, the book she mentioned has been released, "Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion."
We discuss the purpose of prosecutorial discretion, how it influences policy and the different voices needed to discuss the subject.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now 

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This episode is dedicated to our law students. Judy Gunderson, tells us all about the Uniform Bar Exam, including COVID updates.

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This episode is dedicated to our law students. Judy Gunderson, tells us all about the Uniform Bar Exam, including COVID updates.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now 

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Gabriel Russell joins us to discuss policing protests, and proposed police reforms. Russell weighs in on the potential impact of certification, choke hold bans, duty to intervene, qualified immunity and defunding or disbanding the police and more.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now 

Gabriel Russell joins us to discuss policing protests, and proposed police reforms. Russell weighs in on the potential impact of certification, choke hold bans, duty to intervene, qualified immunity and defunding or disbanding the police and more.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now 

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Lousene Hoppe joins us on the podcast to talk about a defense strategy called the Gay/Trans Panic Defense. We discuss how it’s been used and how the Criminal Justice Section and National LGBT Bar is working to eradicate this defense.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now  

Lousene Hoppe joins us on the podcast to talk about a defense strategy called the Gay/Trans Panic Defense. We discuss how it’s been used and how the Criminal Justice Section and National LGBT Bar is working to eradicate this defense.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now  

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We're joined by Victor Vieth to discuss tips for investigating child abuse during the COVID pandemic. We discuss educating adults and children on warning signs in addition to protective measures for practitioners. The stress and isolation of the pandemic is believed to increase the level of child abuse so please feel the urgency of this message.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now 

We're joined by Victor Vieth to discuss tips for investigating child abuse during the COVID pandemic. We discuss educating adults and children on warning signs in addition to protective measures for practitioners. The stress and isolation of the pandemic is believed to increase the level of child abuse so please feel the urgency of this message.

Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now