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The Defense Rest: Under the Legal Lens

by Rachel-Diane

Join Criminal Defense Attorney Rachel-Diane as she provides you with an immersive experience through real criminal  cases that have captured national attention, as well as lesser known trials that deserve to be heard, every Thursday.Shining light on the power imbalances including; bias policies, systematic inequalities, and overzealous prosecution. Her captivating story telling and in-depth analysis will provide you a comprehensive understanding of the criminal trial process. She takes her knowledge and experience as an active Deputy Public Defender to explore the strategizes' employed by Defense Attorney's, the tactics used by Prosecutors, and the decisions made by Judges that shape the outcome of a trial. NOT LEGAL ADVISE. I AM *A LAWYER* NOT *YOUR LAWYER*

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Mar 11, 2024 · 1h 40m
Hey guys! Welcome to another trial that we will take Under the Legal Lens.  Scott Peterson was found guilty on two counts of murder, for his wife and unborn child. As we go through this trial, we will reveal the corruption that the police department did to arrest Scott Peterson. The amount of eviden…
Feb 4, 2024 · 1h 5m
Many of us know the chilling nursery rhyme, “Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty wacks, when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Well, what if I told you this simple rhyme was based off a real murder… In this episode we go back in time to 1892, to find out if L…
Jan 15, 2024 · 1h 13m
Catch up with last episode: https://youtu.be/iHwvZhQ9sDo?si=hYwH4TxMGJrTMBOV https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HuAeG9uOqCfOuyq3ChsNw?si=GBOhyjhsSjKBONh6ga8qvQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-defense-rest-under-the-legal-lens/id1712725425?i=1000640925613 __________________ Dive deep into th…
Jan 8, 2024 · 1h 3m
Engage with fellow legal enthusiasts and true crime aficionados in the comments section as you witness the makeup magic unfold. Don't forget to leave a comment below for what case you want to put under the legal lens next! Your suggestions could be the inspiration for our next captivating journey in…
Dec 7, 2023 · 1h 15m
Welcome to Part 2! If you have not  listened to Part 1, I highly recommended going to our last episode so you know where we are in the Trayvon Murder Trial.  On February 26, 2016 Trayvon Benjamin Martin was shot and killed minutes away from his current place of residence by George Zimmerman. In this…
Nov 27, 2023 · 1h 2m
We’re back!  This case was the beginning of the BLM movement and this trial only happened because of the people. On February 26, 2016 Trayvon Benjamin Martin was shot and killed minutes away from his current place of residence by George Zimmerman. Because of Florida’s weird law “stand your ground,” …
Nov 3, 2023 · 1h 28m
Welcome to another trial Under the Legal Lens, today we will be going through the McMartin Preschool Trial that took place in the 1980s.  A schizophrenic mother, family owned preschool, over 300 children under 5 years old coerced by a social worker to believe they were molested and kidnapped. This t…
Oct 27, 2023 · 2h 0m
Hello everybody! Welcome to The Defense Rest: Under The Legal Lens! The People VS The Menendez Brothers  Thank you so much for joining me to unravel the shocking Menendez trial also known as the 1989 Beverly Hills murders. The two brothers murdered their parents and then spent months on a luxurious …
Oct 18, 2023 · 1h 23m