Season 1:11 Litigating Fe…

Season 1:11 Litigating Federal Cases

Season 1:11 Litigating Fe… Litigating a federal criminal defense case takes tremendous skill and experience because of the limitless resources that the federal government has, as well as the onerous laws and rules that apply in federal court. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss some of the issues that arise in defending cases in federal court. Read More
Season 1:12 Snitches and…

Season 1:12 Snitches and Jailhouse Informants in the Criminal Prosecution System

Season 1:12 Snitches and… Whatever name is used—snitches, jailhouse informants, or incentivized witnesses—witnesses who testify for the government and claim to have important case information have led to numerous wrongful convictions. Mary Chartier, Takura Nyamfukudza, and Lizzy Cary join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss the misuse of these witnesses and the miscarriages of justice that have resulted. Read More