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EPISODE OUTLINES 2021

Outlines from episodes recorded in 2021

It is hard to believe that we now begin year 3 of that Good Judge-Ment Podcast!  There is a separate page for outlines recorded in each year.  We organize them by date recorded and not date published. These are just our rough notes so please forgive typos, etc. NOTE: The COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020 (and has continued through the first part of 2021) which changed our recording schedule (and life as we had known it).  During the pandemic, we recorded COVID-specific episodes and they are listed by the date of recording-continuing in 2021.

2021 EPISODES

JUDGES SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN PLEA DISCUSSIONS

Recorded 2/2021 - this episode discusses the judge's responsibilities when plea negotiations are being discussed in the courtroom.

REPORT FROM ACTUAL TRIAL DURING COVID

There was a time in late 2020 when jury trials were allowed to resume for a short time.  Wade conducted a trial during that window and Tain interviewed Wade about that experience.  The attachment is the letter that Wade sent to lawyers to help them prepare for this new reality. Recorded in 2/2021.

20 QUESTIONS IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES

Recorded in 2/2021, this episode includes 20(ish) questions that frequently arise in domestic relations cases and how these two judges typically handle those issues.

PROBATE SERIES-WCL'S

No outline for this episode recorded on 3/7/2021 with FOP-Hon. Keith Wood.  The discussion was focused on the complicated world of Weapons Carry Licenses and how the Probate Court handles the entire application and renewal process associated with this important issue.  Sorry there is no outline-we just picked Keith's brain.

Sorry-no outline for this episode

ATTORNEY FEES IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES

So...years ago we recorded an episode on attorney fees awards in general and teased that we would also be offering a separate episode dealing with awarding attorney fees in domestic relations cases.  We both thought we had recorded that episode back when we teased it but...we didn't.  This is that long-awaited episode.  Recorded (finally) 3/15/2021.  See the chart that is attached to the outline--pretty useful!

4TH AMENDMENT & ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

In this episode, the guys discuss the 4th Amendment and how electronic evidence is treated by law initially created before electricity. Recorded 6/1/2021.

HEARSAY FLOWCHART

Hearsay flowchart, created by Tain Kell.  This flowchart was referenced in our most recent evidence series of episodes.

HEARSAY: THE PROCESS

The guys take an in depth look at Hearsay. Further, they break down the way they go through the Hearsay Process.

EVIDENCE ESSENTIALS-APPORTIONMENT

We finally found FOP Garon Muller and he shared the complicated world of apportionment.  Recorded 3/15/2021.

EVIDENCE: CONFESSIONS UNDER RULES 823, 824, 825

In this episode, the guys discuss confessions and custodial statements, and more specifically, Rules §§ 24-8-823, 824 and 825.

EVIDENCE ESSENTIALS: SOCIAL MEDIA

In this episode, the guys discuss evidence issues as they relate to a fairly new topic: social media!

LEGITIMATION

In this episode, the guys discuss an area of law known as legitimation. The guys explain what legitimation is and how the process works. Recorded on 6/1/2021

FAMILY VIOLENCE AND STALKING PROTECTIVE ORDERS

In this episode, the guys discuss and explain the process for obtaining/granting a protective order. Recorded on 6/1/2021

DEPARTING FROM MANDATORY MINIMUMS

In this episode, the guys discuss when a judge may depart from the mandatory minimum sentence. Recorded on 6/1/2021

CONTEMPT ACTIONS

In this episode, the guys discuss the topic of civil and criminal contempt. Recorded on 6/1/2021

CONTEMPORANEOUS OBJECTION RULE

In this episode, the guys discuss a recently decided case entitled Williams v. Harvey and how that relates to the Contemporaneous Objection requirement. Recorded on 6/1/2021

IMMUNITY HEARINGS

In this episode, the guys discuss immunity motions and immunity hearings. Recorded on 7/7/2021

JUDICIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

In this episode, the guys discuss judicial reporting. More specifically, the guys discuss personal financial and campaign reporting and disclosures. Recorded on 7/7/2021

PROBATE TRAFFIC LAW W/ JUDGE THOMAS LAKE

In this episode, the guys are joined by Judge Thomas Lake and they discuss different areas of Probate Court's traffic jurisdiction. Recorded 7/7/2021

FINNEY V. STATE

In this episode, the guys discuss a recent Supreme Court case Finney v. State. This case was decided on March 1, 2021. The guys switch it up in this episode and do a deep dive of this decision. Recorded on 7/7/2021

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