In Oklahoma, prosecutors don't have to turn over complete discovery until ten days before a trial, which severely limits the ability to formulate a full defense. My recent ABA Journal column discusses ethical obligations regarding discovery over the years: http://ow.ly/7Jbz30rbOfi
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ABC's 'Judd, for the Defense' and discovery obligations through the years
SCOTUS decided the McGirt case, and Oklahoma has been battling to maintain some jurisdiction over crimes committed in Indian country ever since. My latest ABA Journal column examines why prosecutors are fighting so hard to keep these cases in state court: http://ow.ly/4yb630raISl
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A look at Netflix's 'Longmire,' Indian Country and the battle for jurisdiction
I despise the notion athletes should "stick to sports"...I applaud them for using their platforms for the greater good. Still, much like anyone else, they should be educated on the issues they discuss and advocate.
Here is my latest ABA Journal column: http://ow.ly/gOpt30r8aux
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ABC's 'The Last Defense,' Monday morning quarterbacks and the practice of law
Remember the "subway vigilante"? His case is one of many profiled in Netflix's "Trial by Media" -- which looks at how the media can manipulate and sometimes expose issues with the justice system. What do you think of pretrial publicity? Is it beneficial? http://ow.ly/nADk30r2RYc
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Netflix's 'Trial by Media' could help expose problems inherent in pretrial publicity
The Supreme Court of the United States decided McGirt v. Oklahoma on July 9, 2020, creating implications for "Indian country" in Oklahoma regarding criminal law. Do you think SCOTUS came to the correct conclusion? Here is a quick synopsis of the opinion: http://ow.ly/kSCF30r1g2m
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McGirt v. Oklahoma: SCOTUS Makes the US Keep Promises to Native Americans
A "Viking funeral" for a deceased cat. A skateboard for easily walking a pet turtle. "Gary Busey: Pet Judge" comes up with some interesting compromises, but is the show really what it claims to be? Check out my latest ABA Journal column for a quick review: http://ow.ly/jf4G30qUJFb
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In Amazon's 'Gary Busey: Pet Judge,' is what you see really what you get?
With Amy Coney Barrett's Senate confirmation hearing set to begin, my latest ABA Journal column examines the woman she may replace, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, through the lens of the film "On the Basis of Sex" and its portrayal of the late legal giant: http://ow.ly/qS9T30res5X
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'On the Basis of Sex' and remembering Justice Ginsburg
As an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney, I've seen more cases lately involving fentanyl and the horror this drug leaves in its wake. My latest ABA Journal column examines the drug through the lens of National Geographic's "Trafficked" series: http://ow.ly/YfXT30rutyk
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National Geographic's 'Trafficked' looks at the most dangerous drug in America
Thank you, Legal Talk Network for having me on your podcast to discuss my writing in regards to law and pop culture. It was a lot of fun, and I appreciate the opportunity! You can listen to the podcast episode here:
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Practicing law during a pandemic has been difficult and nerve-wracking. We're constantly concerned about our clients' and our safety and health. As I explain in my latest ABA Journal column, the courts haven't put enough protocols in place to protect us: http://ow.ly/81k830rp64s
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Does CBS series 'All Rise' realistically portray the pandemic-plagued legal system?
In case you're a parent to a toddler, and you missed my latest ABA Journal column, please know you aren't the only demographic being "punished" through the use of "Baby Shark" -- but is it really "punishment" as we've come to interpret the term? http://ow.ly/jEK030rnRi0
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Can being forced to listen to 'Baby Shark' be considered cruel and unusual punishment?
