In This Episode: I pull back the curtain on Plea Bargains.  Justice Kennedy of the United States Supreme Court wrote, “Criminal justice today is for the most part a system of pleas, not a system of trials.” Justice Scalia wrote, … Continue reading →

TLC_013: PLEA BARGAINS

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In This Episode: I pull back the curtain on the the plea of Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity.  How does it differ from Diminished Capacity and Competency to Stand Trial? Contrary to what the media often portrays, the insanity defense is pled  … Continue reading →

TLC_035: NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY

In This Episode: I pull back the curtain on the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction. What rights and privileges are affected beyond the punishment imposed under the law. We explore gun ownership issues, denial of government benefits, licensing issues as well … Continue reading →

TLC_034: COLLATERAL CONSEQUENCES of a CRIMINAL CONVICTION

In This Episode: I pull back the curtain on the difference between public defenders, appointed counsel and private lawyers. So often the injustices involved in the system are blamed on the performance of a lawyer rather than an inherent bias in … Continue reading →

TLC:033 PUBLIC DEFENDERS and PRIVATE LAWYERS

In This Episode: I pull back the curtain on BAIL, BONDS and BOUNTY HUNTERS. What is the difference between bail and bonds? What do Bounty Hunters do and how are they regulated and paid? Why does a monetary issue like Bail have … Continue reading →

TLC:_032: BAIL, BONDS and BOUNTY HUNTERS

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TLC_013: PLEA BARGAINS

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