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…
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Episode 5: Road to Trial, Pt. 2
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. | Player, show notes, sources, and transcript
Collateral Consequences in Family Violence Cases
Criminal cases involving allegations of family violence are some of the most sensitive, and serious, offenses in the justice system and for good reason. But the consequences of a case go far beyond the possibilities of conviction.
When they say “you can’t afford a DWI” they’re not kidding…
It pays to be aware of the potential costs of a DWI. The Miscellaneous Traffic Fines now implemented in Texas courts is one of them.
Episode 4: Road to Trial, Pt. 1
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. | Player, show notes, sources, and transcript
Where to Find PTS
Looking for somewhere to listen to Plead the Sixth? Linked below are all the podcatchers where Plead the Sixth is currently listed. If a platform is listed as pending, we have submitted the right information to the platform and are just waiting to hear that we’re listed. Apple Podcasts Breaker Castbox Castro Google Podcasts iHeartRadio […]
Episode 3: Indigent Defense
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
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…
Episode 1: the Sixth Amendment
Staci and Courtney explain the Sixth Amendment so that the title of the show in any way, shape, or form makes sense.
Episode 0: Introductions
Courtney, Kethry, and Staci introduce the show and say a bit about themselves, however reluctantly or relevantly, in the process.