Happy Birthday, America!  In this special 4th of July episode, we talk about the first heavily publicized murder trial in America -- the death of Elma Sands and the subsequent trial of her maybe-lover, Levi Weeks.  We compare and contrast how things went back then and what issues are still present in the world of American criminal defense today.  

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Criminal defense attorneys Jessa Nicholson Goetz and Nicholas (Nick) Gansner discuss high profile trials, defense strategies, popular culture’s fixation on crime, and all other things related to criminal justice and criminal law. We try to use actual trial records and motions to explain how a verdict is reached in cases that surprise people, and to highlight some lesser known cases. We also like to talk about bail, criminal justice reform, juvenile justice, etc. We think we are kind of funny some days, and hope you do, too. Other days, we're pretty angry, and we hope you are, too. This is unedited and low-fi, so if you're skilled in sound engineering or production, we'll probably drive you crazy (apologies in advance.)

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Jessa and Nick are joined by the host of Slate's Hi-Phi Nation to discuss philosophical issues surrounding the criminal justice system.

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It's February 2nd 1922, and all of Hollywood is about to wake up and learn that William Desmond Taylor, the most famous film director in town, was murdered in his home last night. The investigation will shine a light on some of Hollywood's most scandalous affairs, backroom deals, and underground drug dens. This real life Murder Mystery is one of the most iconic "whodunnit" cases of the 20th century that will leave you guessing and second guessing who killed William Desmond Taylor for weeks to come.

Listen today at wondery.fm/gettingoffMiH (http://wondery.fm/conspiratorsMiH)

271: BONUS: Wondery Hollywoodland

Nick and Jessa get an incredible opporunity to talk to death row inmate Terry Robinson and journalist Tessie Castillo about their new book, Crimson Letters: Voices From Death Row.  It's available on amazon.com and there's a link on the www.gettingoffpod.com website to purchase.

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Jessa and Nick wrap up the conversation about the criminalization of potential HIV spread.

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Jessa and Nick talk facts.  Also, we were named one of the top ten criminal defense podcasts. Check the rest of the list out here! https://blog.feedspot.com/criminal_defense_podcasts/

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