J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

On this channel we explain legal topics and do analyses of current trials. My goal is to explain complex legal topics in ways that don't require you to have a Latin-to-English dictionary. Why?
The law can be an astoundingly complex thing. For any question there are multiple possible answers. My job is to explain things in plain language.
Importantly, this channel DOES NOT provide legal advice. It is a general description of the law based on 28 years of legal practice, hundreds of case, and lots of experiences. As a lawyer I have written a legal column for more than 25 years and am published in a wide variety of publications. I have several books published both in hardback and in Kindle format.

DO NOT RELY ON THE VIDEOS HERE. CONSULT A LAWYER IN YOUR JURISDICTION.

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J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

Okay, I have put together the cruise video and I have it unlisted. Anyone who wants to see it (about 14 minutes) if you email me I can send you the link. I want to keep it off the channel because people seem to complain whenever I put something personal on here. So drop me an email, and I will shoot you a copy of the video. aldewitt7@gmail.com

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J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

I hope the Walshe jury is not thinking about the facts of the case as they enjoy their weekend. It would be awful to be on that jury and have to make the kind of decision they have to make. Several commenters gave the jury 10 minutes, but it obviously is taking longer and we likely won't know until Monday if then. There is a lot of evidence on many subjects, but not a lot of evidence of premeditation, and I see that as a problem. But I think the jury will probably convict. What do YOU think?

4 days ago | [YT] | 255

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J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

My wife and I decided to have "high tea" today on the ship. Scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam, cucumber sandwiches, English Breakfast tea, and Oolong tea. What a terrific tradition these Brits have!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 420

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J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

It's a beautiful day on the Caribbean Ocean today. Little rain squalls make lovely rainbows!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 242

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J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

As I predicted, the Karen Read defendants have filed notices of removal to federal court. I wish I had not been right about that. No live-streaming on that trial.

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J.D. - A Lawyer Explains

Who turns down free champagne?