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Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in legal current events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered.Credit to Jason Tohtz for his stellar sound engineering and epic original podcast compositions.
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Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in episodes 88 and 95 to continue discussing the accidental shooting and killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins that occurred on the set of the movie 'Rust" in October of 2021.  Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is currently on trial for involuntary manslaughter for causing  Hutchin's death because she was the armorer in charge of the weapons on set.  The attorneys also discuss what is next for Alec Baldwin, who has been re-charged with Involuntary Manslaughter himself.  Plus, an Is This Legal, and a new DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in Episode 110 to discuss the guilty verdicts and convictions for Involuntary Manslaughter that came down for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of mass murderer Ethan Crumbley.  They also discuss the happy story of Robert Duboise, who was just exonerated of crimes for which he  wrongfully spent 37 years in prison.  Plus, a new Is This Legal, and a DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ examine the current trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Ethan Crumbley, who killed 4 of his classmates in a school mass shooting when he was 15 years old in 2021.  Jennifer is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, and prosecutors allege that she should have done more to prevent this tragedy.  Will the charges stick?  What defenses does she have?  Is this an overreach by the prosecutor?  Colin and Russ have the answers!  We also have a new Is This Legal and a new DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ discuss the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is accused of murdering a lost trespasser named Kaylin Gillis in her car who mistakenly turned into his driveway.  The trial started this week, and the fellas talk about the case, possible defenses and stand your ground laws. Colin and Russ also  discuss the charges facing Kansas City man Andrew Lester, who is charged in a similar case.  We also have a new Is This Legal, and a fresh DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ are back to discuss the charges facing Jon and Carie Hallford, who abandoned the Return to Nature funeral home in Colorado that was improperly storing 189 corpses.  In addition to the improper storage, they are accused of taking money for cremations they didn't actually perform.   They face hundreds of criminal charges, and Colin and Russ break it down.  Also, a new Is This Legal, and DCOTW!  
Colin and Russ continue discussing the completed trial of Kaitlin Armstrong, who was just convicted of murdering Mo Wilson in Austin, TX in 2022.  Colin and Russ discuss the defense strategies in more depth and discuss other facts that came out during the trial.  Plus, a new Is This Legal and a DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ take our listeners to Austin, TX, where former yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong is being tried for the 2022 murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson.   Prosecutors say that Armstrong murdered Wilson because she was jealous of the relationship that Wilson had with Armstrong's boyfriend, pro cyclist Colin Strickland.  Opening statements just happened this week, and Colin and Russ break down the evidence, talk about prosecution and defense strategies, and of course, make case predictions.  Plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ continue where they left off in Ep. 96 to further discuss the legal woes of Rep. George Santos after he was charged with 10 new federal crimes in addition to the 13 he was initially charged with earlier this spring.  We break down the allegations and discuss his treasurer, Nancy Marks, who just pleaded guilty to charges related to Santos and is awaiting sentencing.  Plus, a new, listener-inspired Is This Legal and a fresh #DCOTW!
Colin and Russ pick up where they left Episodes 61 and 74 in their discussion of the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew.   After 3.5 years, her body was found on Sept. 22, 2023.  Her husband, Barry Morphew, was previously charged with her murder, but that case was dismissed by the district attorney over a year ago.  What does the discovery of the body mean?  Who will prosecute any case arising from the discovery of the body?  Will embattled DA Linda Stanley get this case back, or will a new DA take over?  Will Barry get charged again?  Does his $15 million lawsuit against Chaffee County still go forward?  We answer all of these questions and more, plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW!  Check it out!
Colin and Russ revisit the Alex Murdaugh case.  Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son in March of 2023 after a six week trial.  However, his attorneys have filed a motion seeking a new trial due to alleged misconduct on the part of Court Clerk Becky Hill, whom they allege made inappropriate statements to jurors that may have pressured them to convict Murdaugh.  How bad is this conduct?  Will Murdaugh get a new trial?  Will Ms. Hill face criminal charges?  All these questions will be addressed, plus a new Is This Legal and a fresh DCOTW!  Check it out!
It's almost football season, and Russ and Colin decide to tackle the case of the Chiefsaholic, aka Xaviar Babudar, a Kansas City Chiefs superfan, and alleged interstate bank robber.   He's accuse of stealing large amounts of cash in a series of robberies from April- December 2022 and used the proceeds to attend football games and place heavy bets. Colin and Russ break down the tape to determine what's next for Mr. Babudar in the wake of his state and federal charges.  Plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW.  Ready, Set, Hike! 
Colin and Russ wade into the public dispute playing out between former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher and the Touhy family, who were the subject of a 2009 blockbuster movie called The Blind Side.  Michael claims that the movie did not accurately portray what really happened with the Touhy's, because he was never adopted by them.  He has filed a petition to end a conservatorship by which the Touhy family have been controlling his financial affairs.  The Touhy family has also responded to these allegations.  We break it all down here.  Plus, Colin and Russ reveal their favorite Sandra Bullock movies, play Is This Legal, and of course a brand new DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ bring you the 100th episode of Is This Legal!  They break down the newest indictments against Donald Trump from the approach of criminal defense attorneys.  How will the prosecution prove their case?  Are other co-conspirators in joepardy?  What defenses does Trump have available to him?  Will he get convicted?  Plus, Russ and Colin wax nostalgic as they reflect upon 100 episodes of Is This Legal, and Colin reveals his favorite episode of all time.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ get into the fascinating revelations behind the investigation of the Gilgo Beach murders, which focused around four women whose bodies were found in 2010 and 2011 in Long Island, NY.  In July 2023, Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, was arrested and charged with 3 of the murders over a decade later.  Colin and Russ walk through the years long investigation and discuss the tools that police and forensic analysts used to get their man.
Colin and Russ break down the controversial Kansas Highway Patrol tactic colloquially known as the Kansas Two Step.  What is it?  Why do they do it?  Is it legal?  They bring on guest attorney and former Hebets & McCallin paralegal Pansy Watson who recounts her own experience with the Kansas Two Step.  Plus a fresh Is This Legal, and as always, a new DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ pick up where they left off from Ep. 87 as they discuss Bryan Kohberger, a man just charged by a grand jury in the murders of 4 college students in Moscow, Idaho.  They discuss the prosecutor's unusual decision to have a grand jury charge the case as opposed to presenting evidence in a preliminary hearing.  They also discuss updates to the evidence in the case, and make some predictions about what happens next.  As always, a new game of Is This Legal and a new DCOTW.  Listen here! 
Colin and Russ discuss beleaguered U.S. Congressman George Santos, who has been charged with 13 federal crimes.  They examine his election campaign, the lies he got caught telling, and they walk the listener through the entire indictment.  Colin and Russ make predictions about Mr. Santos' future, and theorize why his defense attorney is keeping a bit more quiet than his client.  Plus, a new game of Is This Legal and an international DCOTW.  Check it out!
Colin and Russ catch up on current events in the law.  They break down the dismissal of criminal charges for actor Alec Baldwin stemming from the accidental shooting of a production manager during filming for his movie "Rust."  They also discuss Danny Masterson, who is being retried for sexual assault in Los Angeles.  Other topics include disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and more on DA Linda Stanley.  Test your legal acumen with a game of Is This Legal, and an international DCOTW.  Give it a listen!  
Colin and Russ are back to discuss 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley in Colorado.  She is the elected DA who handled Barry Morphew's case that ended up getting dismissed last year after several discovery violations.   She is in the news again because another first degree murder charge just got dismissed in a case her office is prosecuting due to multiple discovery violations.  In a scathing order, a judge highlighted at least 20 cases where Ms Stanley's office has not complied with basic discovery obligations.  Plus, a new Is This Legal, and a new DCOTW.  BONUS:  New outro music contributed by friend of the show and recent guest Dr. Michael Guarnieri!  Check it out!
Colin and Russ discuss the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump, who faces criminal charges from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.  What is he charged with?  How will the prosecution prove its case and what challenges do they face?  What defenses does Trump have?   Colin and Russ make early predictions of the outcome of the case.  They also briefly discuss the ski trial and tribulations of Gwyneth Paltrow that wrapped up in Utah last week.  Michael Roulier joins the show to play Is This Legal, and as always the boys close it out with another fresh DCOTW.  Listen here!
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Daniel Bingham

According to Andrew Branca, a leading attorney on the law of self defense ,said the Zimmerman case had absolutely nothing to do with Stand Your Ground. Zimmerman was having his head pounded on the concrete, which is considered deadly force, he was straddled by Trayvon Martin, unable to escape, he only option was to shoot to save himself. I suggest you take Andrew Branca's course The Law of Self Defense. Your lack of knowledge of this is appalling.

Oct 22nd
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