Prof Jo Explains
Prof Jo Explains covers trials, hearings, and all things law with the straightforward and clear analysis of a long-time law professor with prosecutorial experience. It is the place to learn the how and why of what transpires, to join in lively and entertaining discussion and to delve deeply into the constitutional and legal context of cases. Plus, Prof Jo will share her Pet Peeves, fun anecdotes, historical analogues, and an occasional literary allusion or snarky comment.
Prof Jo Explains is produced by @collierlandry for Don't Touch My Radio, Santa Monica, CA.
Prof Jo Explains
September 21 – 🍂⚖️
Fall is officially here! As the seasons change, so does the courtroom calendar. What upcoming legal development are you watching as we head into fall?
#Fall #CourtWatch #LegalDiscussion #ProfJoExplains
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September 20 – 🏛️📚
Appeals aren’t simply a chance to retry the entire case. What aspect of the appeals process would you most like to see explained?
#Appeals #AppellateLaw #LegalLearning #ProfJoExplains
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September 19 – ⚖️💬
Reasonable people can look at the same evidence and reach different conclusions. What’s the best way to disagree about a case while still keeping the conversation respectful?
#LegalDiscussion #CourtroomTalk #TrueCrimeCommunity #ProfJoExplains
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September 18 – 🔬📂
Evidence doesn’t exist in a vacuum. How important do you think corroborating evidence is when a case depends heavily on one person’s testimony?
#CorroboratingEvidence #WitnessTestimony #TrialDiscussion #ProfJoExplains
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September 17 – 🎓⚖️
Constitution Day is a reminder of the document that establishes the framework for our government and protects fundamental rights. What's one constitutional principle you think everyone should understand?
#ConstitutionDay #Constitution #LegalEducation #ProfJoExplains
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September 16 – ⚖️🔨
A judge may sustain an objection, overrule it, or ask attorneys to rephrase. Which courtroom ruling do you find easiest—or hardest—to understand?
#CourtroomObjections #TrialWatch #LegalAnalysis #ProfJoExplains
5 days ago | [YT] | 22
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September 15 – 🧩📑
Legal cases can involve a mountain of information. What helps YOU keep track of everything—timelines, notes, diagrams, court filings, or something else?
#CaseTracking #TrueCrimeCommunity #LegalLearning #ProfJoExplains
6 days ago | [YT] | 32
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September 14 – 📜⚖️
The Constitution protects important rights for people accused of crimes. Which constitutional right do you think the public misunderstands most often?
#ConstitutionalRights #CriminalLaw #LegalEducation #ProfJoExplains
1 week ago | [YT] | 26
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September 13 – 👀⚖️
Jurors hear evidence differently than spectators watching from home. Do you think watching a trial remotely makes it easier—or harder—to understand what the jury is actually considering?
#JuryDuty #TrialCoverage #CourtWatch #ProfJoExplains
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September 12 – 📱🔍
Social media posts can become evidence in criminal and civil cases. Should people assume that anything they post publicly could eventually become part of a courtroom record?
#SocialMediaEvidence #CourtCases #LegalDiscussion #ProfJoExplains
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