The Michigan Constitution Podcast

The Michigan Constitution Podcast


Latest Episodes

One-Off Episode #1
November 01, 2021

There is a public duty doctrine, but there is also governmental immunity. One applies to the police, whereas, the other applies to government employees.

Podcast 45: Right to Bail (Part 2)
October 15, 2021

We explain why the right to bail is so critical, but highlight why "Bail Reform" is dangerous.

Podcast 44: Right to Bail (Part 1)
October 01, 2021

The Right to Bail is a way to ensure that folks have the right to be free while awaiting trial, or alternatively, are incarcerated to protect the public until their trial.

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?