Understanding Basic Criminal Law

Hello, my name is Hugo Vera, and I am a Pre Law Student with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. My goal is to attend law school and then become a prosecutor. In this podcast, I will focus on the Criminal Justice System and the law. I will talk about and analyze court cases, along with the concepts of Criminal law, including but not limited to elements of the different types of crime. This podcast will focus on Criminal law. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support</a>

Season 2 Episode 18: Understanding Capital Punishment in Juveniles

It is time for the Season 2 Finale of UBCL!! It’s bittersweet we get to end Season 2!! Thank you so much for 4 YEARS OF UBCL! IT HAS BEEN A VERY LONG JOURNEY AND IT WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT ALL YOU! 🫶🏽❤️ We hope you enjoy Tonight’s episode!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

04-29
26:30

Season 2 Episode 17: Expired Death Penalty Drugs!

Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the second to last episode of Season 2!! This episode will be about the death penalty. The death penalty was talked on Season 1 episode: 8. This episode will touch upon the death penalty and how there have been cases of expired drugs used in the process of the death penalty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

04-15
09:10

Season 2 Episode 16: Justifiable Homicide.

Many of you may not know that murder can sometimes be justified. I know it sounds terrible, but in a life or death situation, it’s excusable! In this episode I go over justifiable homicide. Concepts and the cases pertaining to this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

03-18
17:47

Season 2 Episode 15: “Frank Heard”

This episode we go over the Case of “Frank Heard.” The introduction of the gang enhancement, the topic of gang members, and the role of Juvenile Delinquency will be mentioned. This will be a recurring topic in other episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

02-26
14:42

Season 2 Episode 14: The Adversarial System Vs The Inquisitorial System⚖️🥊

It’s an exciting match up between The Adversarial System Vs The Inquisitorial System! Which is better? What are their differences? Who comes out on top? Don’t miss this exciting event of the year!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

11-16
10:06

Season 2 Episode 13: Halloween Special

In this Spooky👻 episode of UBCL, I go over two not very well known Halloween cases. The Crime, The Blood, The Murder, The Victims, and the most important thing the LAW. So join us on if you DARE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

11-01
13:25

Season 2 Episode 12: Reasonable Suspicion

In this episode I go over the concept of suspicion. Why you acting so SUS? Gen Z Humor? Anyone? What is Reasonable and unreasonable suspicion? All this and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

11-01
08:04

Season 2 Episode 11: “The North Hollywood shootout”

Bank robbers, Guns, Police, and suspense! Four words to describe it!! Ever heard about the story of the infamous North Hollywood shootout? If you haven’t then you’re in for a show! 🎧 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

10-16
07:26

Season 2 Episode 10: “Judging U.S”

“Judges Judge.” To be fair it’s A lot more complicated than that. In this episode we dive into Judges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

10-01
11:02

Season 2 Episode 9: “Rich Kids In Prison”

In this episode I talk about and analyze the tragic story of two brothers. The Story of the Menendez Brothers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

09-17
13:28

Season 2 Episode 8: Cybercrimes

In this episode it’s all about cybercrimes! We live in a technologically advanced society in which technology is evolving rapidly. The internet and online databases are utilized in everyday life whether it be for school, work, promoting, selling, buying, or just browsing. This of course also means this serves as a new tool for crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

08-01
18:39

Season 2 Episode 7: Omissions

What are Omissions? Failure to do something? What classifies into the category of something? The law is precise and failing do something preventable can bring about Catastrophic Consequences. What kind of catastrophic consequences? This will be answered on this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

07-17
12:34

Season 2 Episode 6: The Idaho Murders

This episode discusses the tragedy that occurred last November in Idaho. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

06-26
09:38

Season 2 Episode 5: The Prejudice and Racial injustice of Kalief Browder

In this episode I talk about a wrongful conviction case, The life of Kalief Browder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

06-05
15:43

Season 2: Episode 4: Different Parts of a Criminal Trial

In this episode I talk about the different parts of a criminal trial! Pre lim, Jury selection, Opening statements, Cross examination, Closing statements, and etc. I also talk about the recent fentanyl crisis! Stay tuned for a public service announcement on the recent fentanyl crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

12-15
22:16

Season 2 Episode 3: The Benjamine Spencer Case

In this episode I talk about the wrongful conviction of Benjamine Spencer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

11-16
17:09

Season 2: Episode 2: Common Crimes During Halloween

In this spooky special episode of UBCL, I go over the most common crimes that have occurred during Halloween and Talk about a Halloween murder case. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

10-31
12:58

Season 2: Episode 1: Prosecutorial Misconduct

WE ARE BACK! FOR SEASON 2! WELCOME BACK TO UBCL. In this first episode of Season 2, I go over cases of prosecutorial misconduct and why it Is so essential? What are the rules? Why have some prosecutors broken these codes of ethics in court and outside of court? What are some potential solutions to it? I go into detail and provide cases where lawyers have violated these rules. All this and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

10-16
21:35

Episode 10: Accomplices

Episode 10? Yes Episode 10 of Understanding Basic Criminal Law!! In this episode we go over accomplices. Accomplices were discussed back in Episode 2: Classifying Crimes Part 1. I provide analysis on Accessory after the fact and different ways to become an accomplice in a crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

12-06
09:02

Episode 17: Miranda Rights for Students

This episode focuses on Miranda rights. The Miranda rights are granted by the fifth amendment of the U.S Constitution. How can students understand and when can they use them? It is important for students to understand these rights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hugo-vera-molinet/support

05-02
07:20

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