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Join Steve Palmer, a seasoned criminal defense lawyer, as he shares valuable legal insights on DUI, traffic stops, and your rights in the legal system. For more, visit www.palmerlegaldefense.com. Recorded at Channel 511 in Columbus, Ohio: www.channel511.com
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Almost everything can be made simple. So what we're doing with each episode of this podcast is to simplify the mystery of what goes on in the gun regulatory world. Co-host Derek DeBrosse is a licensed Ohio attorney with a firearms legal practice emphasizing in Gun Rights Restoration. Derek began his law practice immediately after law school in 2008 when he graduated from Regent University School of Law; Derek also holds a B.A. from The Ohio State University. Mr. DeBrosse’s practice not only ...
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Why Lawyers Aren't Buses | They Don't Teach You That In Law School
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Setting Boundaries as a Young Lawyer: "And being able to discern what you can do, what you can't do, what you should do, and what you shouldn't do as you start practice." - Steve Palmer I’m sharing a lesson that stuck with me from right after my own law school days: a lawyer is not a bus. Troy and I dive into what that really means—why you don’t ha…
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Can You Really Change Your Sentence After Pleading Guilty? | What's The Appeal?
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“Can I appeal my conviction or sentence if I pleaded guilty?” I break down the realities of what happens when you plead guilty, how that decision limits your rights on appeal, and whether there’s any hope of changing your sentence after the fact. I’ll walk you through real-world scenarios I’ve seen in Ohio courts, explain the “magic words” judges h…
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What is Time, Place, and Manner Regarding Free Speech | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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One of the big questions that’s been coming up everywhere lately: how does the First Amendment actually work when it comes to online pornography? In this episode, I break down the recent Supreme Court case, Free Speech Coalition Inc. v. Paxton, which addresses whether states can require age verification pop-ups on adult websites and whether that cr…
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How Discovery Really Works in Criminal Cases | They Don't Teach You That In Law School
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Law school spends a lot of time on big constitutional theories and landmark cases, but what about the nuts and bolts, like Rule 16, filing demands for discovery, and wading through endless hours of body cam footage? I’m here to shed light on all of it. Today, we get into the gritty details of what criminal discovery actually looks like in practice.…
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Harvey Weinstein Appeal Explained | What's The Appeal?
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The Importance of Fair Trials for Everyone: "If anybody deserves a fair trial, it is the most guilty, deplorable person you can possibly imagine. Because if he can get a fair trial, then you, when you're not guilty, you can get a fair trial too..." - Steve Palmer Using Weinstein’s high-profile New York conviction as our guide, I break down why the …
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Why Is Pleading Not Guilty Standard in Criminal Trials? | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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The Reality of Courtroom Standards: "And we don't talk in terms of factual innocence in the courtroom very often. It comes up sometimes on appellate sides of things, but for the most part, it's whether the prosecutor has proved somebody." - Steve Palmer This is about the notorious case involving Brian Wilson (no, not the Beach Boys icon), who’s bee…
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Understanding the Karen Reed Jury Decision | Lawyer Talk Breakdown
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Legal Nuance in Vehicular Homicide Cases: "So the jury said, look, we think the prosecutor has proved all the elements of drunk driving, meaning operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or operating the motor vehicle with a prohibited blood alcohol content. But we don't think that the prosecutor proved the actual homicide or t…
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Can Police Access Your Social Media? | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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Online Privacy and Law Enforcement Access: "We're arguing that we have a reasonable expectation of privacy when we use these platforms. If we wanted our identity out there, we wouldn't conceal it with a pen name or a handle or whatever you use, a username. And by creating these alternative names, we are telling the world we don't want everybody to …
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Unique Criminal Convictions | What's The Appeal?
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I am focusing on the complex world of unique criminal convictions—cases like shaken baby syndrome, child sex offenses, and other serious charges that nobody likes to talk about, but that I deal with every day as a defense attorney and appellate advocate. These cases stand out because the evidence can often be questionable, and the stakes couldn't b…
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Should You Expect to Pay for an Initial Lawyer Consultation? | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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Should you expect to pay for an initial consultation with a lawyer? This came up thanks to a great question from one of our production guys, and I realized it’s something a lot of folks are curious about, especially after seeing those “free consultation” ads everywhere. I’ll walk you through the realities of when lawyers actually charge for that fi…
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What Law School Exams Are Really Like | They Don't Teach You That In Law School
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In today’s episode, we’re doing something a little different—we’re actually talking about what you do learn in law school, specifically when it comes to those infamous final exams. I am joined by law student Troy Hendrickson, who’s just wrapped up his second year and lived to tell the tale. If you’ve ever wondered what law school finals are really …
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Should You Ever Represent Yourself in Court? | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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Should you represent yourself in court? This topic came to mind after I watched a viral video of a defendant trying to go it alone in front of a judge down in Texas, and it got me thinking about the risks and realities of self-representation. Drawing from my own experiences—and remembering that classic line often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, “He …
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Fast Track Cases To Supreme Court | What's The Appeal?
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I hear all the time: "How do some cases end up in the Ohio Supreme Court or even the U.S. Supreme Court so quickly, when most seem to crawl through the system?" I’ll walk you through the usual process of appeals and then show you how certain hot-topic cases—like challenges to executive orders or big government actions—can take a legal shortcut. I’l…
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The Path to State Supreme Courts | What's The Appeal?
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In this “What’s the Appeal?” episode, I’ll walk you through the ins and outs of getting a case in front of the Ohio Supreme Court, unpacking the crucial difference between correcting mistakes at trial and tackling broader questions of law that really get the justices’ attention. I’ll explain why not every error at a lower court qualifies for suprem…
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What to Expect When Consulting a Criminal Lawyer | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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I’m digging deeper into what it’s really like to consult with a lawyer—especially when it comes to criminal defense. I’ll walk you through a recent experience from my own practice, where a well-meaning inquiry turned into an intensive back-and-forth with countless emails and complex attachments. This got me thinking about the fine line between offe…
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How Do Criminal Defense Lawyers Get Paid? | Lawyer Talk Q & A
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I’m tackling a question I hear all the time: “How do lawyers get paid—and what actually happens if my case takes an unexpected turn?” This week, I’m breaking down a listener’s real-world concerns about flat rate fees in criminal defense cases. I’ll walk you through how these agreements usually work, what you should look for in a fee contract, and w…
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Can You Withdraw a Guilty Plea? | What's The Appeal?
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Why do some defendants want to withdraw their guilty pleas, and what are the most common reasons? This comes up all the time in my legal practice: What can you do if you plead guilty and then change your mind? I’ll be sharing what really happens behind the scenes when someone wants to withdraw their guilty plea, especially if the sentence they get …
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The Alien Enemies Act, and Conflicting Court Rulings Explained | Lawyer Talk Breakdown
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Let's look at a topic that’s been making a lot of headlines lately: the use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, especially with talk around Trump’s immigration policies. Now, don’t worry—I promised to keep things non-political, and I plan to stick to that. Instead, I’m here to walk you through what’s really going on behind the scenes: the le…
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What Happens if You Refuse to Speak to the Police? | Lawyer Talk Q & A
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I’m digging into a question I get all the time—should you talk to the police if they reach out and want you to come down to the station? I know this one makes a lot of folks nervous, especially if you’re worried that staying quiet might make you look guilty, but you’re also hearing that you should never talk to the police without a lawyer. In this …
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The Future of Qualified Immunity in Ohio | Lawyer Talk Breakdown
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I want to tackle a hot topic that's getting a lot of attention here in Ohio: police qualified immunity. There's been some buzz lately with talk of amending the Ohio constitution to eliminate qualified immunity, and with moves from the Attorney General and even the Ohio Supreme Court nudging this issue closer to the ballot, the debate is really heat…
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Understanding En Banc Review | What's The Appeal
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Ever wondered what "en banc review" really means in appellate law? On this episode of Lawyer Talk, I break down this rarely used but powerful legal maneuver in a way that’s both clear and practical. Here are 3 key takeaways from the conversation: En Banc Explained: En banc review refers to a request for the entire appellate court—not just the typic…
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Are Uber and Lyft Changing Drunk Driving? | Lawyer Talk Q & A
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I hear this question a lot—have Uber and Lyft actually led to fewer drunk driving cases? Drawing on my years of experience as a DUI defense attorney, I share how rideshare apps have shifted the landscape of drinking and driving, especially among 21-year-olds today. I also discuss why, even with the best intentions and easy access to Uber and Lyft, …
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Can You Appeal Directly to the US Supreme Court? | What's The Appeal?
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Sarah in Ohio reaches out to ask about her nephew, who was recently convicted of attempted murder and felonious assault in what they believe was a clear-cut case of self-defense. After losing their appeal and feeling like the state courts haven’t given them a fair shake, Sarah wants to know: can they skip straight to the United States Supreme Court…
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Are Courtrooms Really Open to the Public? | Lawyer Talk Q&A
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Ever wondered if you can sit in on a jury trial? I get asked this question all the time: Can you just walk into a courtroom and watch a jury trial, especially if it’s your loved one on trial? Drawing from my experience as a criminal defense attorney, I break down the constitutional rights that guarantee public trials, share some stories from my own…
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Post-Conviction Hearings | What's The Appeal?
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Anyone appealing a conviction should always consider post-conviction strategies and consult lawyers who understand their importance and deadlines. I take you behind the scenes of Ohio’s post-conviction hearings—a part of the criminal appellate process that’s often misunderstood and, frankly, overlooked. Building on our previous discussion, I explai…
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