Ever wonder how much evidence is required to convict someone of a crime? Me neither! But Courtney and Staci do a great job of explaining JUST HOW MUCH. Prepare yourself for just...so many metaphors. See the show notes on our website for a handy

Episode 10: Family Violence in the Law

Jan 5th, 2021 1h 8m

The crew (mostly Courtney and Staci) discuss a hard topic in the legal community: family violence and how it should be treated by the law. Get ready for lots of strong feelings.Content warning: general discussion of physical and emotional abuse

Episode 9: Role of the Judge with Judge Michael De Leon

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 16m

The crew discuss the role of a judge in a criminal court. And for the first time are joined by a special guest! The Honorable Judge Michael De Leon, judge of Bexar County Court 7 features in this week’s episode and is pelted by questions from a

Episode 8: Right to Remain Silent

Nov 10th, 2020 58m 33s

That’s right, IT’S FIFTH AMENDMENT TIME. Kethry knows a bit more about this one, but Courtney and Staci still manage to school her on what it means to plead the fifth.

Episode 7: Presumption of Innocence

Oct 27th, 2020 46m 45s

Staci and Courtney explain the concept of “innocence UNLESS proven guilty” and actual manage to stay on topic for most of the episode. Color me surprised.

Episode 6: On Prosecutors

Oct 13th, 2020 57m 57s

The gang discusses the lives and times of prosecutors. And also what a DA is. And ethics. And lots of things really, but we managed to keep it under an hour somehow...

Episode 5: Road to Trial Pt. 2

Sep 29th, 2020 46m 31s

Staci and Courtney finally get around to explaining all the bits involved in an actual trial, most of which are not dramatic speeches to the jury, apparently.

Episode 4: Road to Trial Pt. 1

Sep 15th, 2020 42m 5s

Staci and Courtney explain all the bits of a case that happen before going to trial, because apparently you don’t go straight from a police car to a full blown trial, which Kethry totally knew. Totally.Part 1 of 2.

Episode 3: Indigent Defense

Aug 28th, 2020 41m 3s

Kethry, Staci, and Courtney discuss the intricacies of defending those who cannot afford a lawyer... which applies to far more people than you'd think.

Episode 2: On Being Defense Attorneys

Aug 27th, 2020 51m 31s

Kethry pokes Staci and Courtney into talking about what they love- and don't love- about being defense attorneys. You know. Just getting personal real quick to start us off.