This week’s question is from Aaron via the form. Aaron asks:In the song “Big Poppa” Notorious BIG attempts to entice a girl to rendezvous with his crew at the bar around 2 with an offer of “cheese, eggs and Welch’s grape.” Did he have to pay Welch’s for the use of their brand in his … Continue reading Legal Question: The Cost of Naming Your Juice
This question was inspired by a text from my mom. She sent me this article from her personal favorite news source, TMZ. It’s about a woman who had a mental health episode on a plane and tried opening the door while the plane was in mid-flight. While reading that article, a link came up for a second … Continue reading Legal Question: Consequences for Airplane Shenanigans
This week’s question is from Alex via the form. Alex asks:I just watched Evil Genius on Netflix and was struck by the interview with the courtroom artist. He described his shifting interpretation of the defendant as the trial progressed, and it made me wonder: what is the role of a sketch artist in a courtroom? If they're … Continue reading Legal Question: Ever Heard of a Camera? Why Do We Use Courtroom Sketch Artists?
This week’s question is from Amanda M. on Instagram. Amanda asks:I just watched a documentary called Bodysnatchers of New York. I wondered about the defense lawyer in the documentary. In it, he recounts conversations he had with his client. Can he do that? Doesn’t that violate attorney-client privilege? The client is not dead, and he is … Continue reading Legal Question: Can Your Lawyer Give an Interview About You?
This week’s question is from Austin who asked me in-person. Austin asked:How is towing not a violation of the Fourth Amendment?Great question, Austin! I am going to quote from some SCOTUS decisions in this answer, but I’m not going to give you footnotes or citations because it’s Sunday morning and it’s early. Just know if … Continue reading Legal Question: Tow Up
This week’s question is from Frank via the form. Frank asks:What does a lawyer do if they have to take a dump during a hearing? Like what options do you have to call for a recess so you don’t soil yourself?Great question, Frank! I just had a hearing in Hood county this week. Luckily it … Continue reading Legal Question: Your Honor, I’ve Got to GO
This week’s question is from Holly R. via the form. Holly asks:In the mind-boggling stupid but oh so fun “Good Girls,” criminal husband Dean is arrested by “the Feds” for money laundering and counterfeiting. While in jail, he pleads a guilty (or at least the agent tells his actually guilty wife he does). In a … Continue reading Legal Question: Bail After Pleading Guilty and Witness Protection
This week’s question is from Madeline Ramirez via the form. Madeline asks:I recently watched an episode of Fresh Off the Boat in which the mom, Jessica, had to deal with renters/squatters on her rental property. The squatters referenced Squatters Rights to keep her from calling the police/evicting them. If you own property and find someone … Continue reading Legal Question: Too Squat to Handle – Squatters Rights
This week’s question is from Julissa on Instagram. Julissa asks:So I’m seeing with all the apps you can use to swap your face with a celebrity’s face there are now TikToks of people just using the app and doing funny videos while pretending to be a celebrity like @deeptomcruise for example. My question is what … Continue reading Legal Question: FACE/OFF – Privacy Issues and Deepfakes
This week’s question is from me watching a lot of Breaking Bad. No real spoliers below, but if you are concerned about me ruining a 12-ish year old show, by all means skip. Along those same lines, I am only on season 3, so don’t email me any spoliers please.On to the question:Does giving a lawyer … Continue reading Legal Question: If You Give a Lawyer a Dollar
Heather vs. the World 