Chapter
The Challenges of Fighting a Murder Charge in Court
45:13 - 50:47 (05:33)
The odds of beating a first degree murder case are slim, as the legal elements of the case are often stacked against the defendant, leading many to take a plea deal. Additionally, allegations of legal misconduct or corruption can add further challenges to the case.
Clips
The private investigator hired to work on Adnan Syed's case, Christina Gutierrez, allegedly asked for $65,000 from two women in addition to the payment from Syed's family.
45:13 - 49:25 (04:11)
Summary
The private investigator hired to work on Adnan Syed's case, Christina Gutierrez, allegedly asked for $65,000 from two women in addition to the payment from Syed's family. The investigator apparently did not seek a plea bargain even though Syed claims he asked her to, casting doubts on the strength of his petition to the Supreme Court.
ChapterThe Challenges of Fighting a Murder Charge in Court
EpisodeSerial S01 - Ep. 10: The Best Defense is a Good Defense
PodcastSerial
The lawyer advised the inmates to take a deal of life suspended for 30 to 20 years, regardless if they did it or not, because of the slim chances of beating a first degree murder case.
49:25 - 50:47 (01:21)
Summary
The lawyer advised the inmates to take a deal of life suspended for 30 to 20 years, regardless if they did it or not, because of the slim chances of beating a first degree murder case.