Chapter
The Risk Of Going To Trial
31:48 - 37:26 (05:38)
The host talks about the risk of going to trial and not taking a plea deal. If you plead guilty to a charge just to make the case go away, you will still be treated as if you are guilty of the higher crime of assaulting a police officer.
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Pleading to misdemeanors can have more consequences than what is perceived, as many times judges, prosecutors and attorneys can treat them as actual crimes, punishing and deeming the defendant guilty regardless of the criminal charge.
31:48 - 34:21 (02:32)
Summary
Pleading to misdemeanors can have more consequences than what is perceived, as many times judges, prosecutors and attorneys can treat them as actual crimes, punishing and deeming the defendant guilty regardless of the criminal charge.
ChapterThe Risk Of Going To Trial
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
PodcastSerial
The episode follows Anna's case as it becomes a risk-benefit analysis instead of being about what happened in the bar.
34:21 - 35:00 (00:39)
Summary
The episode follows Anna's case as it becomes a risk-benefit analysis instead of being about what happened in the bar. There's concern that the state might bring in the body cam video, and Anna doesn't look sympathetic.
ChapterThe Risk Of Going To Trial
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
PodcastSerial
A lawyer admits the risks involved in fighting prosecution and discusses the possible blowback from colleagues and even the judge for not simply pleading out his client's case.
35:00 - 36:09 (01:08)
Summary
A lawyer admits the risks involved in fighting prosecution and discusses the possible blowback from colleagues and even the judge for not simply pleading out his client's case.
ChapterThe Risk Of Going To Trial
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
PodcastSerial
Russ discusses the significance of having a good reputation in the legal community and how it can affect your business and career.
36:09 - 37:26 (01:17)
Summary
Russ discusses the significance of having a good reputation in the legal community and how it can affect your business and career.