This week’s question comes from Nancy aka my mom. HI MOM!!!!!“Should your attorney be sober and present? What do you do if you suspect that your attorney is shit-faced?”She included a link to this article: Rudy Giuliani had three triple Scotches in 90 minutes hours before infamous hair dye-dripping press conference, ex-Overstock CEO claims as he … Continue reading Legal Question: Drunk on the (Legal) Job
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Legal Question: What’s All This Racket-eering?
This week’s question comes from Katie M.“What EXACTLY is racketeering? I hear it all the time but have no actual concept of what it is.”Excellent question, Katie. When most people hear the word “racketeering,” they think of the Mafia, which is spot on. When criminals get together and commit crimes repeatedly as part of a … Continue reading Legal Question: What’s All This Racket-eering?
Legal Question: What’s the Deal with Meme Stonks and GameStop?
This week’s question comes from @ellebeabea on Instagram.“Can you please explain this GameStop thing in the same way you explain all financial and legal matters on the podcast? I get it very basically: X Jerky Companies bet against GameStop and X GameStop Patrons said EFF YOU WE ARE GOING TO MAKE YOU PAY FOR BEING … Continue reading Legal Question: What’s the Deal with Meme Stonks and GameStop?
Legal Question: Is Twitter the Government?
This week’s question comes from Candace H:“Can you explain why Trump’s ban from Twitter (and Facebook, plus the overall removal of social media platform Parler, et al) did not silence first amendment rights (ie: explain government action censoring vs. private company rules and regs)? Please and thank you.”Sure thing, Candace. I’ve seen a lot of … Continue reading Legal Question: Is Twitter the Government?
Legal Question: Can You Sue Yourself?
This week’s question comes from Cara:“This question was inspired by a line in your Santa Clause analysis...can you sue yourself? Is it legally possible? And if so, why might someone do it?”Great question, Cara. This is one of those technicality-type questions. The short answer is yes. It’s kind of like that Spiderman meme: It is legally possible … Continue reading Legal Question: Can You Sue Yourself?
Legal Question: Consecutive versus Concurrent Sentencing
These two great questions are related to one another and tie into the first week’s letter, so let’s tackle them both at once.Nikki L. asks: “Hi Heather! What’s the difference between concurrent and consecutive sentences? Thank you! PS- I also agree that BSB is the greatest band of all time.”That is correct, Nikki, BSB is the … Continue reading Legal Question: Consecutive versus Concurrent Sentencing
Legal Question: The Case of Snoop and the Stolen Gin & Juice
This question comes from Aaron:“In the song Gin and Juice, Snoop Dogg claims that ‘I got me some Seagram's Gin, everybody got their cups but they ain’t chipped in.’ What steps would he have to take and what would be his burden of proof in order to recoup his money from them in court?”Excellent question, … Continue reading Legal Question: The Case of Snoop and the Stolen Gin & Juice
Legal Question: Kevin McAllister: Attempted Murderer or Hero?
This question comes from LeeAnn via direct message.“Would Kevin on ‘Home Alone’ get in legal trouble for setting all those booby traps? Or would he be let go with self-defense? Aren’t you allowed to protect your house? Can you also find out how his dad paid for a whole fucking family to go on that … Continue reading Legal Question: Kevin McAllister: Attempted Murderer or Hero?
Legal Question: Enforceability of the Santa Clause
This question comes from Jamie via the submission form."Is the Santa Clause legally enforceable? What steps could Tim Allen's character have taken if he wanted to contest the spirit of Christmas?"Great question, Jamie. First, I want you to know I love you very much because I re-watched The Santa Clause in preparation of your question. That being … Continue reading Legal Question: Enforceability of the Santa Clause
Legal Question: Back-to-Back Life Sentences
This question comes from Jackie B. via my Instagram DMs.“Hi Heather! I was watching Forensic Files, and I thought of a random question. What’s the difference between one life sentence versus two or three? If you’re already serving a life sentence, does it make a big difference if you serve more than one? I know … Continue reading Legal Question: Back-to-Back Life Sentences
Heather vs. the World 