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The Problem with Specific Intent
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20:59 - 29:47 (08:48)

The criminal justice system requires specific intent to convict someone of a crime, but sometimes this can lead to unjust outcomes. This episode discusses a case where the defendant refused to plead guilty to a crime requiring specific intent and how the system failed him.

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The defendant realized that the state and defense attorney had no intentions of going to trial and were instead depending on coercion to force a plea deal.
20:59 - 22:30 (01:31)
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Plea Deals
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The defendant realized that the state and defense attorney had no intentions of going to trial and were instead depending on coercion to force a plea deal.

Chapter
The Problem with Specific Intent
Episode
Mr. Nice Guy part 3
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Real Life Real Crime
The justice system's requirement of specific intent for conviction was ignored by the judge, district attorney, ADA, and public defender leading to an unfair case.
22:30 - 28:01 (05:31)
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Justice System
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The justice system's requirement of specific intent for conviction was ignored by the judge, district attorney, ADA, and public defender leading to an unfair case. The accused did not plead guilty to any charges as they required specific intent, which could lead to a perjury charge.

Chapter
The Problem with Specific Intent
Episode
Mr. Nice Guy part 3
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime
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28:01 - 29:47 (01:46)
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Online Therapy
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Talkspace is an online therapy platform where people can find therapists to help deal with anxiety, depression, relationships and more with just a single message using a promo code real crime to get $100 off the first month.

Chapter
The Problem with Specific Intent
Episode
Mr. Nice Guy part 3
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime