In Episode 369 (Duration 29:56), Evan Bruno of Urbana, Illinois describes his experience working as a clerk in the Illinois Appellate Court system.
Professor Beckett On How To File And Win A Change In Venue Motion When There’s Too Much Pre Trial Publicity
In Episode 357 (Duration 54:41), trial attorney and Professor Steve Beckett of the University of Illinois School of law reveals his secrets when litigating a change in venue motion. [Read more…]
Terry Hake And The Graylord Investigation Turn “Crook County” Into Cook County
Terry Hake talks about Greylord In Episode 337 (Duration 30:31). Operation Greylord was a massive undercover sting operation that targeted corrupt judges and court officials in Cook County in the early 1980’s. [Read more…]
Falsely Accused Of Murdering His Wife A Behind The Scenes Look At The Curtis Lovelace Trial With Curtis Lovelace
On March 10, 2017, Curtis Lovelace was acquitted of his first wife’s murder. In Episode 334 (Duration 51:50) of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast, Curtis Lovelace lays out the legal lessons from his experience.
Litigating “Knock And Talk” Warrantless Entries With Alana De Leon
Alana De Leon is an Illinois criminal law litigator worth keeping an eye on. In episode 328 (Duration 43:21) of the Criminal Nuggets Podcast she helps us explore some of the intricacies of “knock and talk” warrantless entries. [Read more…]
Behind The Scenes Of The Curtis Lovelace Trial | Attorney Evan Parke Discloses How The Defense Team Made Use Of FOIA
Evan Parke made extensive use of Illinois FOIA requests in the defense of Curtis Lovelace. In Episode 320 (Duration 52:38) we look at how he did it.
How Can Police Enforce A Blood Warrant: A Discussion With Anthony Cameron
In Episode 319 (Duration 35:33), Anthony Cameron sits down with us to talk about how police can enforce a warrant for a suspect’s blood. [Read more…]
The Bluhm Legal Clinic Center on Wrongful Convictions Spring 2017 Symposium
One of my biggest fears as a criminal law attorney is knowing my representation failed to prevent a wrongful conviction. Episode 296 (Duration 16:21) [Read more…]
How Ed Walters & Phil Rosenthal Democratized Legal Research: Now With Fastcase 7 They Made It Gorgeous
Here’s what litigators need to know about developments in legal research. Episode 290 (Duration 34:28) [Read more…]
How To Win A Motion For Funds To Hire An Expert With Joshua Kutnick
Criminal law attorney Joshua B. Kutnick has seen some success with a motion for funds. Episode 278 (Duration 23:42) [Read more…]