This week Addie and Kayla delve into the high-profile Kyle Rittenhouse case and dissect the intricate trial strategies employed by both the defense and prosecution. We hope this episode helps listeners better understand the significance of witness testimony, and the impact of media coverage on public perception and jury decision-making. Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

WTF is up with Harvey Weinstein? What are victims rights and how do they impact criminal defense? Kayla and Addie discuss what it looks like to be the bad guy in peoples eyes while doing your job. Grab a drink and dive in with us! Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

Fellow public defense attorney and podcaster Justin Ackerman joins Addie and Clark in this week's episode. Justin, a self proclaimed prison abolitionist, helps us understand what it looks like to come alongside a client and help give them their voice back. Addie and Justin also discuss various aspects of specialty courts, question treatment vs jail time and what risks you might take when going to trial. Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

Here's our 2023 year in review! Addie and Kayla break down significant legal stories from the past year.  Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

... but the 4th amendment ain't one! This week Addie and Kayla dive into search and seizure law while dissecting one their favorite hype songs. Happy holidays everyone!  Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

This week on DWD we unpack pretext stops... what does this mean? Who can this happen to? What communities are most impacted by these stops? Addie and Kayla continue to unpack and expose the realities of being a female criminal defense attorney.    Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

Here we are! We're back and launching Season 2 of DWD! In this episode we catch up with each and discuss the new direction of the podcast.  Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

Every wondered how much government funding goes into public defense? Or how much mental health support there is for both public defenders and for those being prosecuted? In this episode we take a deeper look into the concerns surrounding the indigent defense crisis, the toll it's taking on our justice system, clients and attorneys. Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

In this episode we're joined by non other than Addie's brother, Sean Beplate. Sean, an anesthesiologist and cactus water extraordinaire, helps us understand the use of fentanyl in the medical field as we discuss concerns surrounding the deadliest drug crisis in US history.    Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

A little ex parte will you? Here's an episode that's a little more relaxed than usual! This week we go off the record with our podcast crew Kristi and Clark. This is what it's really like when you put the four of us on a zoom call! We talk current events from last week, learn how to model a seltzer drink for TikTok and find out how Twisted Tea has become a symbol for justice.  Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

DU-WHY?! From judges, to former presidents, to mean girl Cady Heron, this is one charge that any and everyone can face. This week we discuss what it can look like to be pulled over for appearing to be intoxicated and what's in store if you clearly blow over the legal limit.  Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

Arson, bite marks and shaken babies - Addie and Kayla dive into it all as they explore flawed forensic evidence on this weeks episode of Drinks with Defenders! Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

What are the ethical duties for attorneys regarding confidentiality? Do those rules change if your client dies? What happens if prosecutors don’t follow the ethical rules? Join Addie and Kayla as they dive into the fascinating world of legal ethics and seek to answer these questions by discussing the law and mind boggling case examples this week on Drinks with Defenders!   Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders If you think Drinks with Defenders has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with-defenders/id1683479140 Write in at: drinkswithdefenders@gmail.com

Welcome to Drinks with Defenders!  In this episode we go back to where it all started... law school! We talk about our first interaction, Kayla's book sharing and how we got to where we are today. Links: patreon.com/DrinkswithDefenders drinkswithdefenders.podbean.com instagram.com/drinkswithdefenders