How can you avoid trespassing while playing Pokemon GO? Is “To Catch a Predator” entrapment? Can you use a spring gun in the fall? Lawyer Mike Meadows and his dude like brother-in-law Tommy Smirl tackle the pressing issues of the day in a legal podcast geared to educate and entertain lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
S4 Ep160: What's in a Name v Bloody Benders
Sep 16, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the first known serial killer family. They made at least 20 people disappear and then they themselves vanished into the Kansas night. Except, did they really disappear, or just relocate???? The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S4 Ep159: Pedophile Delayed v Justice Denied
Sep 02, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the very odd case of a guy that helped found a Con, molest young boys and drag out his trial for nearly two decades evading justice. Then, just to make it more implausible, he becomes involved in a running battle between a Judge and the DA prosecuting him while employed for his extreme computer skills. What !!!!! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S4 Ep158: Auto Safety v Flaming Pintos
Aug 26, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the rise and fall of the popular 70's car, the Ford Pinto. How this wildly economical car was rushed to market eve with known safety flaws because, "Safety doesn't sell" !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S4 Ep157: Alcohol Laws v Craft Beer
Aug 19, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss laws covering alcohol and some of the changes in recent years do to the growth of the Craft Beer market. They may even regress into telling old "Beerrun" stories !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S4 Ep156: Altruism V Law School
Aug 12, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy have a very special guest ... Rileigh Smirl from Still Buffering fame !! Rileigh is on to discuss her new found ambitions to become a Lawyer instead of her original major when she started college last year. Mike walks her though some helpful hints and they discuss her expectations. Hopefully, she will still want to Change the World when we are done with her !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S4 Ep155: Vacations v Changes in Latitudes
Aug 06, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss vacations, milestones and where it all began. Not so much legal stuff as personal stuff. It is after all the opening of Season 4 !! So welcome back and ... The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S3 Ep154: Sentencing v Diagrams & Allocutions
Jul 29, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss ... OK, you've been found guilty .... Now what?? Let's get prepared for what comes next on your way to incarceration. Hopefully you can gain some sympathy on the way. Just don't put your foot in your mouth and make it worse !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S3 Ep153: The Sixth Amendment v Speedy Rewards
Jul 22, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the Sixth Amendment and all its' parts and what they mean. Also, how they have been tested and attempts to more clearly define them in fairly recent history. (At least fairly recent to some of us !!) The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S3 Ep152: Lawyer Advertising v Digital Ethics
Jul 15, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss the laws surrounding advertising your Law Business. Believe it or not, there was a time when you didn't have to hear about personal injuries and Mesothelioma and all these other big cash settlement things. Lawyers just could say, "Here is my name and number, Call me if you need me". Boy have times changed ! I mean, even Captain Kirk is singing their praises !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
S3 Ep151: Marriage Laws v Flamin' Diabloes
Jul 08, 2019
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On this episode of Court Appointed, Mike and Tommy discuss Marriage Laws ins and outs. Why they are what they are and how they have changed through the years. So be on the lookout for Flamin' Diabloes, because they could spell trouble !! The Court is now in Session with music, "Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief" by MCRB.
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