Short Circuit 402 | They Very Rarely Involve Murder
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We’re joined by Reb Masel, a California lawyer who tries to keep the law fun while educating the public about how it works. She’s apparently pretty good at it as she has a zillion followers across various platforms. She drops in to share her thoughts about a Fifth Circuit case concerning a little bit of moonshine. And years of pretrial detention. Did that detention deny the defendant a speedy trial? The court agrees, but only after further years of litigation. Then IJ’s Bobbi Taylor describes a marijuana and cash heist that goes poorly. How poorly? One defendant didn’t even “obtain” any of the pot or money. So can he be subject to a forfeiture order? The Second Circuit rules in his favor—although he still has plenty of other legal problems.
Georgia man in pretrial detention for 10+ years
Reb’s video on The Onion’s amicus brief
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Thanks for another awesome podcast! My initial thoughts: I feel terrible for Brian waiting 8 years to have his case resolved. The comedy of errors is inexcusable. I don't think I've ever heard of a judge dismissing one count and not the other due to a speedy trial motion. However......isn't this case complicated by him being on parole after a homicide conviction and that parole being revoked? It seems like the state didn't claim he was detained for years due to parole, though. Thoughts?