The Michigan Constitution Podcast

The Michigan Constitution Podcast


Latest Episodes

Podcast 43: Double Jeopardy (Part 4)
September 14, 2021

Double Jeopardy places certain restrictions on the government, thus minimizing repeat trials against a criminal defendant, until the Prosecutor eventually wins the case.

Podcast 42: Double Jeopardy (Part 3)
August 31, 2021

Double Jeopardy is intended to give a criminal defendant closure after guilt or innocence has been determined. But it might not end there.

Podcast 41: Double Jeopardy (Part 2)
August 14, 2021

Double Jeopardy prevents a second criminal trial for the same offense...or does it?

Podcast 40: Double Jeopardy (Part 1)
July 31, 2021

Double Jeopardy protects against governmental harassment of the innocent.

Podcast 39: Right to Jury Trial (Part 4)
July 15, 2021

We'll discuss a law firm screwing up their own lawsuit request for a jury trial; we'll talk more about a jury of your peers, and getting thrown out of political office.

Podcast 38: Right to Jury Trial (Part 3)
July 01, 2021

Do you know when you have the right to a jury trial in administrative law matters? Criminal trials? Jury of your peers?

Podcast 37: Right to Jury Trial (Part 2)
June 15, 2021

Do you know whether a jury trial is allowed for child neglect cases? Real property ownership? Ejectment?

Podcast 36: Right to Jury Trial (Part 1)
June 01, 2021

What are your rights to a jury trial at criminal law?

Podcast 35: Right to Self-Representation (Part 2)
May 15, 2021

Representing yourself at trial is a protected Michigan Constitutional right. But there are parameters by which a judge may restrict that right.

Podcast 34: The Right to Attorney/Self-Representation (Part 1)
May 01, 2021

The right to an attorney and the right to represent yourself are protected by the Michigan Constitution.