Lawyer Talk: Off the Record

Lawyer Talk: Off the Record


Latest Episodes

Legal Breakdown - Opening Statements and the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
November 03, 2021

What are, and what aren't, opening statements in a trial? We break it down, and look at the Kyle Rittenhouse case as the example. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media LLC. Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defe

Legal Breakdown - Voir Dire, or Jury Selection, and the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
November 03, 2021

For both prosecution and defense lawyers, voir dire can work to identify jurors who can be fair and impartial, rather than unfair and biased. Let's break it down for the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Recorded at Channel 511, a production of 511 South High Media

Lawyer Talk with The Blitz and Election Wednesday
November 03, 2021

It's the Wednesday after an off-year election cycle, but lots to talk about on the wins and losses. The Kyle Rittenhouse trial well underway, and Steve and Norm Murdock (back in studio!) cover some details. What is going on with the lack of over-the-road

Legal Breakdown - The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Primer
November 01, 2021

Jury selection begins in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who on August 25, 2020 shot three men in riot-ravaged Kenosha WI, killing two of them and grievously wounding the third.

Legal Breakdown - The Rittenhouse Pre-Trial Rulings
October 27, 2021

Through the normal of flow of justice, pre-trial rulings are held to resolve particular legal issues that need to be dealt with before the trial begins. At the pre-trial hearing, the court may make a ruling if it has given the parties an opportunity to be

School Board Meetings and The FBI and more with The Blitz
October 27, 2021

Another Wednesday filled with questions across The Blitz Nation. Steve talks a bit about his concerns regarding the "chilling effects" for free speech during recent school board meetings and the policing of participants. Facebook drama and nude photos. Hi

Lawyer Talk Q&A - Expunge A Traffic Offense or OVI
October 25, 2021

The question I'm dealing with today, and I got this recently not only on the website, but lots of people call they want to know, can I seal or expunge my drunk driving or other traffic offense or just generally, can I seal up or expunge my traffic record?

Lawyer Talk Q&A - Investigative Minefield
October 18, 2021

The question of the day. And it's sort of ironic because I haven't even published the last question yet, and it had to do with should I talk to the police when I've been either under investigation or the police are knocking at your door? And this question

Wednesday with The Blitz and Heavy On The Domestic Court Questions
October 13, 2021

Great questions from 99.7 The Blitz Nation, as always, each and every Wednesday. This time, questions involving potentially a domestic relations attorney. Physical and mental abuse from the girlfriend (yes, it happens, believe it). She's threatening to t

Lawyer Talk Q&A - Don't Talk To The Police
October 11, 2021

Should I talk to the police? When should I talk to the police? And how does it exactly work with my right to remain silent and it always brings the next question is, won't they think I'm guilty if I don't make a statement if I don't talk? Well, let me