Podcast Episodes

Evidence Lecture Thirty-Eight: The Best Evidence Rule: Original Document Requirements

This conversation delves into the Best Evidence Rule (BER), a crucial aspect of evidence law that is often misunderstood by law students. The discussion covers the core principles of the BER, its app…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Evidence Law Lecture Thirty-Seven Privileges: Attorney-Client, Spousal, and Others

This conversation provides a comprehensive overview of evidentiary privileges, focusing on attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. It explores the nuances of these privileges, includ…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Evidence Law Lecture Thirty-Six - Character Evidence: Permissible Uses and Prohibitions

This conversation delves into the complexities of character evidence in law, focusing on the federal rules of evidence, particularly Rules 404, 405, 406, 608, and 609. The discussion emphasizes the i…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Evidence Law Lecture Thirty Five - Relevance in Evidence Law

This conversation provides a comprehensive overview of evidence law, focusing on foundational concepts such as relevance, materiality, and probative value. It explores the federal rules of evidence, …

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Evidence Law Lecture Thirty Four - Hearsay Exceptions

This conversation provides a comprehensive overview of hearsay and its exceptions, particularly focusing on spontaneous statements and business records under the federal rules of evidence. The discus…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Evidence Law Lecture Thirty Three - The Hearsay Rule

In the world of law, the hearsay rule stands as a pivotal principle, shaping the way evidence is presented and evaluated in courtrooms. Imagine a trial where every piece of gossip or second-hand info…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Criminal Law Lecture Thirty-Two Accomplice Liability: Aiding, Abetting, and Participation in Crime

This conversation delves into the complexities of multi-party crimes in criminal law, focusing on accomplice liability and conspiracy. The discussion highlights the nuances of legal responsibility am…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Criminal Law Lecture Thirty-One - The Insanity Defense: Legal Tests for Mental Incapacity

This conversation delves into the complexities of the insanity defense in criminal law, exploring its historical evolution, key legal tests, and the challenges posed by modern neuroscience. The discu…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Criminal Law Lecture Thirty - Self-Defense: Use of Reasonable Force and the Duty to Retreat

This conversation delves into the complex legal framework surrounding self-defense, exploring when the use of force is justified, the nuances of reasonable versus excessive force, and the critical di…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Criminal Law Lecture Twenty-Nine Homicide: Murder, Manslaughter, and Their Classifications

The Complexities of Homicide Law and Its Classifications ⚖️

Homicide, the killing of one human being by another, is one of the most serious crimes in any legal system. However, not all homicides are t…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago