Chapter
Understanding the Legal Language for Life Sentences
37:42 - 42:31 (04:49)
This podcast episode breaks down the legal language used in giving out life sentences for different types of crimes, explaining the differences between 20 to life, life without parole, and the potential for parole after 20 years of a life sentence.
Clips
Brian updates his supervisor on the new evidence which puts him in a stronger position to negotiate during the pretrial for Dominique Williams's case, who is being represented by attorney Craig Weintraub.
37:42 - 38:32 (00:50)
Summary
Brian updates his supervisor on the new evidence which puts him in a stronger position to negotiate during the pretrial for Dominique Williams's case, who is being represented by attorney Craig Weintraub.
ChapterUnderstanding the Legal Language for Life Sentences
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
PodcastSerial
The witness to a murder has been located and interviewed by the police.
38:32 - 39:22 (00:49)
Summary
The witness to a murder has been located and interviewed by the police. He confirms that the suspect walked out of the bar before the victim, and that the victim did not say a word before the suspect shot him.
ChapterUnderstanding the Legal Language for Life Sentences
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
PodcastSerial
A witness to a homicide hasn't come forward to share what he saw even though he has been in contact with the authorities.
39:22 - 40:37 (01:15)
Summary
A witness to a homicide hasn't come forward to share what he saw even though he has been in contact with the authorities. He is afraid to be labeled a rat, but it's likely that he will be called to testify in the trial.
ChapterUnderstanding the Legal Language for Life Sentences
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
PodcastSerial
The mandatory sentencing for aggravated murder starts at 20 to life, which can either mean 20 years or the rest of your life in prison.
40:37 - 42:31 (01:53)
Summary
The mandatory sentencing for aggravated murder starts at 20 to life, which can either mean 20 years or the rest of your life in prison. However, if it's a life tail, you have to serve 20 years before applying for parole, which is unlikely to be granted.