Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza have helped exonerate numerous people, and they presented on this topic, as well. In this episode of In the Name of the Law, Mary and Takura join Liisa Speaker to explain some of the causes of wrongful convictions. They also provide some practical solutions to this persistent problem.
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Jeff Titus survived 21 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit before he was released in 2023. He is the sixth person who Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza’s firm has helped exonerate following a wrongful conviction. Mary and Takura join Liisa Speaker to discuss the exoneration on this episode of In the Name of the Law.
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The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved via plea bargain. On this episode of In the Name of the Law, Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker to explain the prevalence of plea bargains, dispel common misconceptions, and offer solutions to many of the problems that plague the criminal prosecution system.
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From libraries to drag shows, the First Amendment is under assault through the enactment of laws that seek to limit the freedom of speech and expression. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law for a frank, enlightening discussion of some of these laws, their real-world implications, and how they are being challenged.
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Artificial intelligence has brought us predictive texting on our cell phones and self-checkout lanes at the grocery store. Not surprisingly, it has already found its way into policing and courtrooms. And it appears that reliance on it may only increase in the future. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss current practices and what the automated future holds.
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“Mary, We appreciate all that you did for our son. Again, we thank you so much!”
“Mary, Takura, and Lizzy, I can’t tell you how proud and happy I am of you guys. I just can’t believe it. Everyone says how amazing you’ve been fighting for me. I appreciate you so much.”
“Hi Marisa, Thank you so much for all the help! Wishing you the best!”
“Marisa and Mary, Thank you so much for your hard work on this case. The world appreciates great lawyers like you. What you do is so important. This outcome makes me believe in the justice system and in humanity.”
“Takura, Thank you, again, for representing our son. I was very impressed with the care you took in meeting and spending time with him, getting his documents, receiving and providing feedback on the character letters, and the behind the scenes work yo…”