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Criminal Law
This section covers criminal law, including state and federal statutes, criminal procedure, evidence, and legal ethics. It provides forums for counsel on both the prosecution and defense sides to discuss public policy issues, new laws, and best practices in the criminal justice system.
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Financial Elder Abuse Litigation in 2026: Holding Those Who Commit Elder Abuse
Thu, Dec 10 · 12:30 PM
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Racial Bias in the Jury Room Post Sanchez: New Strategies for the Defense
Aired Sep 9, 2026
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The Narrowing Path of Federal Fraud Defenses After Kousisis and Bankman-Fried
Aired Sep 2, 2026
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When Seeing Isn’t Believing: Challenging Visual Evidence in Modern Prosecutions
Aired Jun 11, 2026
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Lessons from Villarreal v. Texas: Defendant Testimony, Witness Preparation, and
Aired May 7, 2026
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AI and White Collar Crime Enforcement Trends, AI Washing Liability, and Buildin
Aired Mar 17, 2026
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Eavesdropping, Consent, and the Law: What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Penal Code §632
Aired Jul 29, 2025
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