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Champion of The People, Prosecutor Rebuttal Episode!
Apr 4 2024
Champion of The People, Prosecutor Rebuttal Episode!
Today we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Courtney Curtis, who has many years in the industry as a prosecutor and now advises and trains other prosecutors across the state! Join along with us as she counters the claims made in the 'Prosecutorial Powers,' episode and gives her take on what prosecutors do, and should do, when it comes to charging and convicting people. Her perspective is a trove of valuable information and if you listened to the 'Prosecutorial Powers,' episode, we HIGHLY recommend you listen to this one as well!

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Champion of The People, Prosecutor Rebuttal Episode!
Apr 4 2024
Champion of The People, Prosecutor Rebuttal Episode!
Today we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Courtney Curtis, who has many years in the industry as a prosecutor and now advises and trains other prosecutors across the state! Join along with us as she counters the claims made in the 'Prosecutorial Powers,' episode and gives her take on what prosecutors do, and should do, when it comes to charging and convicting people. Her perspective is a trove of valuable information and if you listened to the 'Prosecutorial Powers,' episode, we HIGHLY recommend you listen to this one as well!
Delphi Supreme Court Hearing! Ep. 6
Mar 8 2024
Delphi Supreme Court Hearing! Ep. 6
We are seeing some things with the Delphi case that we have never-to-rarely seen before in a criminal case, and it has escalated to the Indiana Supreme Court. Tag along with us as we give you expert commentary on the situation, and help fill in any blanks you may have!
Champion of the People, Prosecutorial Powers Episode pt.1
Feb 8 2024
Champion of the People, Prosecutorial Powers Episode pt.1
Prosecutors are warmly referred to as, "The Champion of the People," and yet as with everything, there can be some bad apples. Misconduct, oversight, and plea agreements have increased the rate of overturned convictions. We are digging into why, and next installment of this episode will have a prosecutor to rebuttal the claims and give another perspective to their story.
Young Thug and the Trial Fiasco!
Dec 28 2023
Young Thug and the Trial Fiasco!
Young Thug is a global rap phenomenon who was indicted on RICO charges out of Fulton County, with the same prosecutor who is going after Trump with the same RICO charges. The jury selection and beginning of the trial has been rife with chaos, viral moments, and blunders, and we're here to break it all down! This will be a multi-part series, and we will be sure to keep you updated on the entirety of the Young Thug trial!
Delphi Murder Mystery PT.5 - Drama in the Court Room!
Nov 20 2023
Delphi Murder Mystery PT.5 - Drama in the Court Room!
A lot of people won't understand just how significant the recent filings have been, and the actions both in and out of the court room. These are things people who study law may only see a few times in a lifetime, and it's happening here in our very own state! Between Frank's Hearings, Writ of Mandamus's, and the leaks, the attention has shifted slightly off Richard Allen himself and more towards his attorneys and the judge. We are going to break down what exactly is going on!
Odinism, Police Brutality, Possible Cover Up?! Delphi Murder Mystery pt.4!
Oct 20 2023
Odinism, Police Brutality, Possible Cover Up?! Delphi Murder Mystery pt.4!
What a wild and terrible ride this Delphi situation has been, and we are back with a part 4 to get you up to date! We discuss odinism, court filings, and more!
All About DUI Law!
Oct 5 2023
All About DUI Law!
Today we dive into all your pressing questions related to DUI law and what happens at a DUI stop. We discuss the most common arrests in Indiana, what penalties to expect, and how you can face charges even if you are under the legal limit!
Delphi Murder Mystery Update!!
Sep 1 2023
Delphi Murder Mystery Update!!
Here's part 2 to the saga of the Delphi murder mystery, when two 14 year old girls were murdered on the Monon trail in Delphi, Indiana, on February 13th 2017. Multiple people have been arrested for it, at least one unjustly who later died, but they've finally found the correct person - who just so happened to confess to his wife over the jail phone 6 or more times! We dive into it and more in todays episode, so please, come join us!
The YNW Melly Trial Was Crazy!
Aug 4 2023
The YNW Melly Trial Was Crazy!
The YNW Melly trial ended in a mistrial... but what does that mean? Join us as we go into what a mistrial is alongside the circus that the trial turned in to, from witnesses and jurors being hostile to the state, DNA evidence that originally came back negative now coming back positive, to a prosecutor who just doesn't seem like her heart was in it.
What's Going On With YNW Melly ?!
Jul 13 2023
What's Going On With YNW Melly ?!
The YNW Melly trial has been going on all summer and it has been a doozy! We discuss what lead to these charges being put onto Melly and the circumstantial evidence behind it.
The Chad Doerman & Familicide Episode!
Jul 5 2023
The Chad Doerman & Familicide Episode!
Join us for this harrowing story of Chad Doerman executing his three sons and shooting his wife in the hand, just to be completely calm and non-combative when arrested. We take a look at what some of his motives may of been & the trends that happen within the familicide phenomenonA familicide is a type of murder or murder-suicide in which one kills multiple close family members in quick succession, most often children, spouses, siblings, or parents.
Marijuana Laws In Indy & The Nation
Jun 20 2023
Marijuana Laws In Indy & The Nation
We take a look at the convoluted and twisted marijuana laws in Indiana and the entire nation, and look at how misinformation and ignorance has worked its way into American laws
What's Going On With TikTok Is Egregious !
May 30 2023
What's Going On With TikTok Is Egregious !
Tag along with us today as we discuss this extremely egregious infringement on our first amendment right to free speech. We truly believe (and hope!) it will fail, and we give our reasoning behind why.
Exploring The Link Between The Justice System & Homelessness! EP 3
May 16 2023
Exploring The Link Between The Justice System & Homelessness! EP 3
Come tag along with us today as we discuss the link between the justice system, homelessness, and the Dream Center. We have Pastor Mike Woods with us today to help discuss the monumental strides his team have done to bring the Dream Center in Indianapolis and turn it into a reality, thus helping so many people in need that the state is unable to reach.
Exploring The Link Between The Justice System & Homelessness! EP 2
May 2 2023
Exploring The Link Between The Justice System & Homelessness! EP 2
Part 2 of us discussing the link between the justice system and homelessness!
Exploring The Link Between The Justice System & Homelessness!
Apr 7 2023
Exploring The Link Between The Justice System & Homelessness!
Come join us as we have a special guest with us today, Jonathan Powell! He was chronically homeless for 10 years in Indianapolis and has some firsthand experiences of the epidemic that plagues our society and many others!
A Brief History Behind Some Of The Most Well-Known Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Mar 9 2023
A Brief History Behind Some Of The Most Well-Known Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Join us today as we discuss some of the most well-known and dangerous, yet surprisingly charitable outlaw motorcycle groups (as defined by the federal government) such as the Pagans, the Warlocks, the Hells Angels, with an honorable mention of the Bandidos. We detail some surprising facts and this was honestly a lot of fun and hope you guys enjoy listening as much as we did creating it.
Police Encounters That Necessitate Change
Feb 3 2023
Police Encounters That Necessitate Change
Today we discuss some horrific encounters that both white and black people have had with police, and give our takes on why policing honestly needs to change in multiple ways.
Why You're Wrong About Personal Injury Attorneys
Jan 17 2023
Why You're Wrong About Personal Injury Attorneys
Tag along with us today as we discuss some personal injury cases that helps settle the notion that they're greedy blood sucking ambulance chasers. Listen along as we describe monumental cases that pulled back the curtain on extremely dangerous things corporations were/are doing, and in doing so, allowed monumental change that helped the future safety of American citizens.
Dumb Criminals Compilation for Christmas!
Dec 21 2022
Dumb Criminals Compilation for Christmas!
Something a little more cheery for everyone this holiday season since our last few podcasts were the opposite of such. We hope you find some joy and some humor with us in this smaller than usual episode of PocketLaw Talks!