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The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 118: Constitution Day Special with an Expert!Grab a glass of wine and join our Constitution scholar, Dr. John R. Vile, and our full-time practicing attorney, Virginia Vile Tehrani, Esq., for a lively, interesting, and educational discussion of the origin, history, and significance of the United States Constitution! Learn about the legal creation of our country through the 2nd Continental Congress, after the original enactment of the Articles of Confederation for ruling the original American Colonies after the American Revolution. Find out what the Virginia and New Jersey Plans proposed for our governance, and how the Connecticut Compromise created a compromise that the American...

2025-09-1759 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 117: What can ICE legally do to pick up immigrants?Sanctuary cities, roving patrols, and birthright citizenship. What is ICE legally allowed to do, and can they enforce federal immigration rules through local police forces? Are sanctuary cities legal? Can ICE use roving patrols in California to target and pick up people who look a certain way or those who are hanging out with illegal immigrants? Can ICE pick up citizens in these roving patrols? And finally, what is the status of birthright citizenship now that the Supreme Court has sent the issue back to the federal district courts? Grab a glass of wine and join our...

2025-08-2234 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 116: SCOTUS limits LGBTQ+ curriculum in schoolsLGBTQ+ school curriculum has been limited by the Supreme Court based on 1st Amendment religious freedoms. In Mahmoud v. Taylor, a 6-3 decision, from June 2025, SCOTUS ruled in favor of parents' religious rights to opt out of LGBTQ+ school curriculum if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. In particular for this case, SCOTUS held that parents of young minors in elementary school can opt their children out of curriculum involving LGBTQ+ and self-identity issues. This case arose from Montgomery County Maryland's Montgomery County Public School system, where our very own host, Virginia Tehrani, Esq., lives and has c...

2025-08-0524 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 114: Declaration of Independence Special by an Expert!Grab a glass of wine and join our Constitution scholar, Dr. John R. Vile, and our full-time practicing attorney, Virginia Vile Tehrani, Esq., for a lively, interesting, and educational discussion of the origin, history, and significance of the United States Declaration of Independence. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ To learn more about Virginia Tehrani, Esq., check her out at: https://www.tehranilawllc.com/about-us/our-team/ To learn more about Dr. Vile and his amazing background and expertise in the American Constitution, along with a list of his publications about the Constitution, check him out at: https://www.mtsu.edu/honors/staff/vile.php ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

2025-07-1627 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 111: Scotus allows the destruction of sacred Navajo landsSCOTUS just allowed the destruction of Native American sacred religious sites in favor of copper mining. In the case of Apache Stronghold v. United States, (U.S. S.Ct. 2025), the Supreme Court denied certiorari on the case, effectively upholding the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling to allow mining on a large area of land in Arizona that the Apaches believed was where the world was created. Through this case, the Supreme Court has effectively diminished protections for 1st Amendment religious freedoms of more specialized and smaller religious groups. This case also undermines the Religious Freedom Restoration...

2025-06-1333 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 110: Trump's War on Harvard - Legal AnalysisTrump's declared war on Harvard by slashing its government funding, revoking Visas for its international students, and demanded control over its admissions activities. Harvard University, unlike Columbia University, has not backed down and has filed multiple lawsuits against Donal Trump and his administration. Are Donald Trump's actions, as President of the United States, legal? Are they constitutional? Does the President's actions violate the First Amendment rights to free speech, free press, and free assembly? Does the United States President even have the right to control private universities' curriculum or their student body? Grab a glass...

2025-06-0659 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 99: Is the dismantling of USAID by executive order legal?Donald Trump and Elon Musk just got rid of USAID? Is this actually legal? Is it in our country's best interests? And ultimately, how will this affect our relationship with Gaza, including Trump's claims that the United States will take Gaza and require the Palestinians to move to other countries? What do other countries have to say about this? Grab a glass of wine and join our legal team as we do a deep dive into the dismantling of USAID and our claims to take Gaza. Check out this week's hottest national legal news, uncorked, with attorney...

2025-02-1832 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 96: Birthright Citizenship - How exactly does the law define it?Birthright Citizenship - what does it mean? The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution defines it very clearly, except for a very limited exception. Is there a way that President Donald Trump can re-define birthright citizenship? Would that be legal, and how, exactly, could it be done? If Trump and/or the County re-define citizenship, what happens to people who were previously declared to be citizens under the Constitution? How far back do we go, and who is at risk of losing citizenship? Grab a glass of wine and join us for our exciting...

2025-02-0433 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 87: What happens to Donald Trump's cases and convictions now?What happens to #DonaldTrump's convictions and cases now that he just won the 2024 presidential election? This week, our legal team at #thelegalweeklywine takes on the ways the results of this election will impact Donald Trump's criminal convictions, his sentencing, his pending criminal charges, and the future of the DOJ. Join our attorneys and our expert on the Constitution, the amending process, and the Constitutional Convention as we break down what is coming next with Donald Trump's cases, with his convictions, with Jack Smith, and with the DOJ. We specifically discuss the constitutional questions surrounding presidential pardons, the...

2024-11-1842 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 86: Donald Trump won! How, and so now what?: Legal AnalysisDonald Trump just won the 2024 presidential election! How did this happen? And so now what? This week, our legal team at #thelegalweeklywine takes on the election with our legal analysis. Join our attorneys and our expert on the Constitution, the amending process, and the Constitutional Convention as we break down what happened and what is coming next. In this episode, we discuss the differences between the Electoral College votes v. the popular vote in pure democracies. We also discuss whether the vote was a true "landslide" for Trump and whether he truly has a "mandate"...

2024-11-1244 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 85: Legal Analysis: The Menendez Brothers, Elon Musk, & FascismThe Menendez brothers are back in the news! Remember them from the 90's? From true crime shows? Well, who would have thought they are back in the news in 2024? And with a new dramatized docuseries on Netflix and a chance at parole! Join our legal team as we break down the case and why it's back in the news. Find out why the brothers could be resentenced and released before Christmas. Also in this episode, learn more about Elon Musk's voting lottery. We taped this just before the announcement came out this week that Pennsylvania is suing...

2024-10-291h 15

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 84: Trump in Review! What will survive the NY and DC courts?Donald Trump is up on appeal! In September, the New York appeals court heard oral arguments in the New York v. Donald Trump fraud case by Attorney General Letitia James. Among other questions, the court is considering whether the imposed fines were too high and whether there were real victims. Watch our prior episode breaking down Donald Trump's NY fraud case here: Is he just a con man: An analysis of Trump's NY fraud case: https://youtu.be/J_Ex4rJHZbQ Jack Smith has filed a motion in Donald Trump's election interference case in DC, asking the...

2024-10-171h 05

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 77: Joe Biden withdraws and Kamala Harris steps up: What happens now?President Joe Biden officially withdrew his candidacy for President of the United States for the 2024 election. Through this historic decision, President Biden has placed the country and the Democratic Party in upheaval. But is this a bad thing? This week, our legal and political team discuss what rules, if any, dictate the Democratic Party's next move, and what happens at the upcoming Democratic Convention. We talk about prior open conventions, how voting occurs, and how endorsements work. Grab a glass of wine and join us for a lively conversation as we discuss the week's hottest...

2024-07-261h 09

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 55: SCOTUS Hearing on Trump's Disqualification & The Fani Willis CaseEXPLAINED: Learn all about the #SCOTUS oral arguments for Trump's 14th Amendment disqualification case from Colorado. Find out what the Supreme Court Justices asked, what the arguments were, and why they are all so important. EXPLAINED: Learn about the issues surrounding Fani Willis' conflict of interest and ethical violation claims in Georgia. Should she be taken off of Trump's criminal case in Georgia? Find out the issues and our legal team's opinions of the testimony that was heard. EXPLAINED: Learn about Trump's criminal case in New York surrounding the hush money payments to Stormy Daniels...

2024-02-201h 19

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 54: Shocking Cases: No immunity for Trump and Michigan mom convictedNo privileged immunity for Trump for his criminal cases. The Michigan shooter's mother convicted of 4 counts of involuntary manslaughter. These are the week's hottest legal topics. With this episode, we break down the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' unanimous (per curium) decision that Trump does not have executive privileged immunity for his actions relating to alleged election interference in 2020 and 2021. Our legal team gives opinions as to what will happen with Trump's request for a hearing from the entire D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (hearing en banc) and his request for hearing by #SCOTUS.

2024-02-091h 07

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 53: Execution by Gas, E. Jean Carroll Verdict & School ShootingsThe first execution by nitrogen gas occurred this week, so for the week's hottest legal topics, we start out with an analysis of the 8th Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. We also discuss Texas's defiance of the Supreme Court ruling preventing it from making it's own immigration rules. E. Jean Carroll just won an $83.3 million verdict against #donaldtrump, so we talk about trial testimony and how he can appeal. With this episode, we also discuss the Michigan school shooter's parents who have been charged with manslaughter. Grab a glass of wine or your favorite drink...

2024-01-291h 00

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 52: The Second E. Jean Carroll Trial EXPLAINED, and MORE!The second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial against #donaldtrump started this week with lots of fireworks! We saw antics from #donaldtrump and his lawyer Alina Habba, who was admonished multiple times by Judge Lewis Kaplan. Our legal team explains why the actions by #donaldtrump and attorney Alina Habba are not normal during trials and what behaviors are actually expected of attorneys and clients during a jury trial. This week, we also pick up more topics! We also discuss the defamation claims brought by a man against about 27 women who spoke badly about him on the internet. We...

2024-01-201h 05

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 51: EXPLAINED: Oral Arguments on Trump’s Presidential Immunity Appeal!The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments this week on Trump's presidential immunity claim for his DC criminal charges brought back Jack Smith. Listen to our legal and constitutional experts explain the arguments for Jack Smith and Donald Trump, including the full presidential immunity claim, including for assassination of presidential rivals. Learn about interlocutory appeals and why the Court of Appeals may not even have jurisdiction yet for the presidential immunity claims. Also this week, our legal team breaks down Trump's closing arguments in the New York civil fraud case...

2024-01-1357 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 49: Jack Smith’s Motion to Prevent Trump’s claims in court: ExplainedJack Smith just filed a preliminary motion to prevent Trump from claiming election interference from foreign governments, interference from undercover agents in the January 6th events, politically motivated prosecutions, and more. In this episode, find out whether he can prevent such claims, and if so, why he would be able to do that if #donaldtrump has the First Amendment right to free speech. Also get the latest updates on Trump's exclusion from state ballots, appeals regarding the 14th Amendment disqualification and presidential immunity claims, and Trump's Christmas message. Grab a glass of wine and join...

2023-12-291h 00

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 43: Donald Trump & Ivanka Trump Testify in the Civil Fraud Trial#donaldtrump and #ivankatrump testified this week in the New York civil fraud trial against former President #donaldtrump, the Trump boys, and the Trump Trusts and organizations. Find out our opinions of their testimony and the judge's response. Would Donald Trump's testimony be allowed in regular court hearings? And did Ivanka Trump help or hurt their case? Grab a glass of wine or your favorite drink and spend the end of the week with co-hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., Dr. John Vile, and Chelsey Rogers, J.D., as they discuss the ins and outs of the civil fraud trial...

2023-11-1155 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 42: The Trump children testify! And the 14th Amendment trials begin#donaldtrumpjr and #erictrump testified this week in the New York civil fraud trial against them, former President #donaldtrump and the Trump Trusts and organizations. Find out our opinions of their testimony and wait with us for #donaldtrump 's testimony next week, along with #ivankatrump 's testimony. Also find out the updates in the 14th Amendment disqualification trials in Colorado and Minnesota. Each court seems poised to make a ruling soon as to whether Trump can be on the presidential ballot or not. Grab a glass of wine or your favorite drink and spend the end...

2023-11-0350 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 41: The Pro-Palestinian Harvard Letter and Free Speech IssuesThe Harvard Letter was published by over 30 student groups at Harvard after the initial Hamas attack in Israel. This letter blamed Israel for the attack, claiming it was "entirely" Israel's fault that Israel was attacked. In response to the Harvard Letter, multiple elite donors, board members, and supports of Harvard have withdrawn fellowships, money, and support to the private elite Ivy League school, including former Maryland Governor #larryhogan, and billionaire #lesliewexner. A conservative group paid for a doxxing truck that drove around Harvard's square with an electronic billboard advertising the names and photographs of the students that signed the...

2023-10-2747 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 40: Sidney Powell’s Guilty Plea: A Legal Analysis#sidneypowell just pled guilty to 6 crimes in the Georgia election interference case - one day before the jury trial was supposed to begin. She is the 2nd of 19 co-defendants to take a plea, and one of the most well-known and public faces of the case. Dubbed the "Krakan" during her public interviews regarding the 2020 election, Sidney Powell is only one of many attorneys who were charged under the sweeping Georgia indictment brought by Fanni Willis. The trial is still scheduled to start tomorrow for co-defendant attorney Kenneth Chesebro. In this Special Edition of The Legal Weekly Wine...

2023-10-2059 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 39: Donald Trump’s Gag Orders: What he can’t say and why not#donaldtrump now has 5 gag orders against him in his court cases. Just this week, DC Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan issued the broadest gag order to date, and Judge Arthur Engoron warned Trump against speaking too loudly and gesticulating too much while attending the NY civil fraud trial that continues. But WHY does he have all of these gag orders, what do the orders actually say, and what do they mean? And... how do #donaldtrump 's gag orders relate to the current controversy in the House of Representatives and their selection of the Speaker of the...

2023-10-201h 02

The Law Unscripted Episode 25: What is Robbery? Like really, what does it actually mean?Robbery and armed robbery are talked about a lot. We think we know what these words and phrases mean, and a lot of people say, "I was robbed?" But were they really robbed? Or were they just the victims of theft instead? Or was their house burgled instead of them being robbed? Join the legal team of Tehrani Law, LLC for a fun, engaging, and funny discussion of the actual legal definition of robbery. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and Law School Course and preparation classes through The Law Unscripted! These include lectures, discussions, and hypotheticals for...

2023-10-1718 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 38: Who - or what - will fill the void? A review of Congressional powerThe Speaker of the House is a role with a lot of power but with little constitutional guidance. This week, Speaker #KevinMcCarthy was removed, and Congress seeks to fill the void. What does the Constitution actually say about the Speaker of the House, how is the Speaker selected, and what will happen if the selection process takes too long? Is there a parallel to Israel's recent controversial judicial reforms and the attack by Hamas? Are our countries so internally divided that there are growing, visible cracks in our democracies? During this week's episode of The...

2023-10-1350 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 12: What really happens when you are charged with a crime? Part 1What's the actual process, procedure, and timeline after someone gets charged with a crime? In Part One of this series, our dynamic duo have fun with some hypotheticals, with Chelsey as our example. Find out what really happens when someone gets stopped for a basic speeding ticket and what happens if they're pulled over for a more serious ticket that could get jail time. These are the police and court processes, procedures, and timelines that people don't know, people don't understand, and no one ever tells you. Join hosts Virginia Vile Tehrani, Esq., and Chelsey Rogers of...

2023-10-1254 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 23: What are Terry Stops? The stop-and-frisk ruleWhat is a Terry Stop, and why are police allowed to stop-and-frisk someone? In this first episode of Season 2 of The Law Unscripted Podcast, our dynamic legal team tackles this controversial law. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and Chelsey Rogers, J.D., for a fun and funny conversation about Terry Stops, while they share some personal opinions along with the law. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and Law School Course and preparation classes through The Law Unscripted! These include lectures, discussions, and hypotheticals for the 8 core law school and bar examination classes. You can purchase products a l...

2023-10-1226 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 24: Traffic Stop Searches and the Fourth AmendmentWhat are the rules for a traffic stop, and why are police allowed to search your vehicle? In this second episode of Season 2 of The Law Unscripted Podcast, our dynamic legal team tackles this part of the Fourth Amendment. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and Chelsey Rogers, J.D., for a fun and funny conversation about traffic stops and searches, while they share some personal opinions along with the law. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and Law School Course and preparation classes through The Law Unscripted! These include lectures, discussions, and hypotheticals for the 8 core law sch...

2023-10-0427 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 37: Is he just a con man? An analysis of Trump’s NY fraud caseThis week, #donaldtrump, his two adult sons, and many of the Trump businesses and trust entities were found liable for fraud in the New York Supreme Court. Next week, the remainder of the civil fraud case goes to jury trial. But what does it mean, and why does it matter? Grab a glass of wine and join us for happy hour as our legal team breaks down, explains, and analyzes the New York Attorney General's civil fraud case against Trump. We read portions of the court decisions, give analogies, reference some classic films, and even have a...

2023-09-291h 09

The Law Unscripted Episode 36: To Form a More Perfect Union: Our Constitutional RootsIn a time when our country seems more divided then ever, it's important to go back to our roots and remember how, when, and why our States were joined together in the first place. In this special episode, our legal team discusses how, when, and why our United States Constitution was created and how our democratic republic was designed to work. Join attorney Virginia Tehrani, Esq., our very own expert in the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, and the amending process, Dr. John R. Vile, as they walk back through time to explore the very beginnings of our...

2023-09-221h 06

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 35: Can a governor suspend the 2nd Amendment? And More!This week, New Mexico's Governor #MichelleLujanGrisham issued a 30-day ban on firearms in Albuquerque and its surrounding county, calling it an emergency public health order. New Mexico's Attorney General has refused to defend the Governor in the multiple lawsuits that have followed. In this episode, we discuss whether the Governor can issue such an order and whether it violates our fundamental 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. Also this week, federal Georgia Judge Steve Jones denied #MarkMeadows motion to move his criminal case from state to federal court. After hearing testimony from #MarkMeadows, #JudgeSteveJones issued a ruling...

2023-09-1546 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 34: Did Kenneth Chesebro make the worst decision of his life?Kenneth Chesebro got what he wanted - a speedy trial that is now set for October 23, 2023. But did he make a mistake by requesting one? The Judge granted his speedy trial request, but he also granted Sidney Powell's speedy trial request. Then he combined their trials into one trial together as codefendants. Neither Kenneth Chesebro nor Sidney Powell wanted to be tried together. In fact, both of them asked for separate trials. But prosecutor Fanni Willis opposed this motion, and she won. Chesebro and Powell will now be tried together on October 23rd. Willis anticipates 4 months of...

2023-09-0850 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 32: Does the 14th Amendment prevent Trump from being President?Does Section 3 of the 14th Amendment prevent Donald Trump from running for or being President of the United States again? This week, our legal team takes on the newest legal argument being proposed by Conservative law professors William Baude and Michael Stokes Paulsen that the 14th Amendment actually bars Donald Trump from being President again. Dr. John R. Vile - a noted expert of the Constitution, its Amendments, the Amending Process, and Constitutional Law talks with attorney Virginia Tehrani about whether this is a valid argument, whether there are loopholes to the argument, and how the constitutional...

2023-08-251h 06

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 31: EXPLAINED: The Georgia Trump Indictments#Donald Trump was indicted AGAIN this week by a state grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia. This marks his second set of state indictments in 2023. What is the difference between this Georgia indictment brought by Fani Willis against Former President Trump and 18 other defendants for RICO violations and the DC federal indictments brought by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith? What exactly are RICO violations, and does the behavior by the joint defendants regarding the 2020 presidential election amount to the running of a corrupt enterprise? How is the alleged conduct of the defendants, including Donald Trump different from the free exercise...

2023-08-1850 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 29: Special Edition: Is Israel’s controversial new law constitutional?Israel's legislature, the Knesset, just passed a constitutional amendment limiting the power of Israel's Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is poised to strike down this new judicial reform. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden have exchanged heated words about the new law, with President Biden suggesting the reforms undermine Israel's democracy. But does it undermine democracy? How is Israel's new amendment different or similar to those in the United States? How, exactly, does Israel's government compare to our own and that of Britain? What will happen if Israel's Supreme Court strikes it down? ...

2023-07-2837 min

The Legal Weekly W(h)ine Episode 22: Tennessee Whiskey, Dog Toys, and Donald Trump, tooWhat do Tennessee whiskey, dogs, and squeaky toys have to do with each other? Why are we talking about Donald Trump again, too? Find out on today's episode of The Legal Weekly Wine, where we talk about the week's hottest legal topics! This week, Dr. John R. Vile, Dean of the Honors College of Middle Tennessee State University, joins attorney Virginia Tehrani to review the recent Supreme Court decision of Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC (2023). In this case, SCOTUS ruled unanimously in favor of Jack Daniel's, deciding that a dog toy company's creation of a...

2023-06-161h 04

The Law Unscripted Episode 22: BEST AND WORST Law School Decisions: Virginia’s storyEvery decision has a consequence, even in law school. And host Virginia Tehrani, Esq., has had EIGHTEEN (!) years to figure out what her best and worst decisions were in law school. It's story time again as our dynamic duo share some personal experiences to wrap up the first season of The Law Unscripted and to celebrate Chelsey's graduation from law school in May 2023. In this episode, Virginia shares her best and worst decisions during law school at the the William & Mary College of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia. We learn how her desire to do everything and not...

2023-05-0927 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 20: Being an attorney during COVID: Virginia’s storyWhat was it like to be an attorney during COVID? What happened when all the courts shut down over COVID restrictions, what happened with all the civil and criminal cases, what processes and procedures changed forever during COVID, and what was it like doing trials by zoom - and even by telephone! In this episode, our dynamic duo discuss our host, Virginia Tehrani's experience as a practicing attorney in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., during COVID. You will hear her real-life story and journey of navigating the courts during a historic, unprecedented time in world history...

2023-04-2529 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 19: Law School during COVID: Chelsey’s storyWhat was it like to start law school during COVID? What was it like to go through law school during COVID shutdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing? Was it worth it? In this episode, our dynamic duo discuss our host, Chelsey Rogers' experience as a law student at American University during COVID. You will hear her real-life story and journey of navigating law school during a historic, unprecedented time in world history. Join her and our attorney host, Virginia Tehrani, Esq., for this interesting conversation about a different side of the law and the legal system that...

2023-04-1830 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 17: What do jurors actually do? PART ONEHow does a jury actually work? What does it really do? Is it as exciting as it seems in the movies? Or is it really boring? In this two-part series, our legal team tells you what it's really like to be on a jury and how it works in the real world. In Part One, our dynamic duo discuss jury instructions, how and when jury forepersons are chosen, the purpose of the jury foreperson, and whether polls are supposed to be taken during deliberations. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers for a fun...

2023-04-0423 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 16: What is a Batson Challenge, and who makes them?How do juries really get chosen? In this episode, our dynamic duo takes on the world of jury exclusion, discussing how and why some jurors are taken out of a jury pool and excused for cause and how others are removed for no good reason at all. In particular, we take a look at the little known use of Batson Challenges during jury questioning, through which an attorney can challenge the exclusion of a jury member. These challenges go to the heart of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, because they claim that a jury member is...

2023-03-2846 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 15: Jury Duty: The Art of SelectionHow are juries chosen? In this episode, a trial attorney and a law student tackle this common question by discussing how people are chosen for juries, including who can serve on a jury, who cannot serve on a jury, how potential jurors are excluded, and the types of questions attorneys ask to help make those decisions. Join our dynamic duo for the real-world application of the jury voir dire process. Hosted by Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and Chelsey Rogers of Tehrani Law, LLC. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and Law School Course and preparation classes through The L...

2023-03-211h 01

The Law Unscripted Episode 14: What happens when you are charged with a crime? Part 3 - TrialWhat's the actual process, procedure, and timeline after someone gets charged with a crime? In Part Three of this series about the life cycle of a criminal case, our dynamic duo talk about what really happens when a felony case goes to Circuit Court for trial. Find out about bond hearings, plea negotiations, the defendant's 5th Amendment right not to testify, and even appeals. Listen to this series in order, or take the three parts in any order. Each is fun as we walk through hypotheticals where we pretend that our very own cohost, the lovable Chelsey...

2023-03-1427 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 13: What happens when you are charged with a crime? Part 2 - feloniesWhat's the actual process, procedure, and timeline after someone gets charged with a crime? In Part Two of this series, our dynamic duo talk about what really happens when someone gets arrested for a felony - from the time of the arrest through preliminary hearing. Find out about arraignment, bond, setting hearing dates, and preliminary hearing. This series takes you through the process and the systems that make up the legal system when it comes to the life cycle of a criminal case. Watch the series in order, or take them in any order. Each is fun...

2023-03-0738 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 11: Are you insane? What exactly is the insanity defense?How real is the insanity defense? What's the difference between competency and insanity? What happens if you're found not guilty by reason of insanity? In this episode, our dynamic duo finish out the three-part murder series with information and stories about the insanity defense and the intoxication defense. They use real-life applications and examples of when and how the insanity defense is used in a courtroom, including the recent case of Lindsay Clancy, the mother who killed her three children. Whether you are a law student looking for a better understanding of how the law really works...

2023-02-2145 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 10: Do you have the right to defend yourself?What do castles, dogs, and shotguns have to do with self defense? Join us for an interesting and funny conversation with real-world applications of the law of self defense and alibi. In this episode our legal team takes on the things a defendant must prove to assert self defense, what counts as self defense, and what doesn't. Were your actions reasonable? Find out now with hosts Virginia Vile Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers of Tehrani Law, LLC. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and Law School Course and preparation classes through The Law Unscripted! These include lectures, d...

2023-02-1450 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 8: What evidence can be admitted in court?Do you know what you can and can't say in court? Do you ever wonder why you can say some things in court but not others? Are you angry when you hear details in big criminal cases in the news, but you find out that the jury never heard those same details? In this episode, find out why some evidence gets heard by a jury and some evidence doesn't. We provide a general overview of what information comes into court and what information a judge will keep out in a fun and conversational way. Virginia tells multiple personal stories...

2023-01-3158 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 7: Where do you go to court? Venue and Jurisdiction explainedIf you have to go to court, where do you go? In this episode covering venue and jurisdiction, our dynamic duo talk about everything you never knew about going to court - where do you go, what is the court called, and why is there a difference in who goes to which court? Find out where criminal cases are heard versus civil cases, what the differences are between lower and upper courts (district and circuit courts), why you would be in state versus federal court, and in which city or state your court case would be located. A...

2023-01-2447 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 6: What is personal injury law?What in the world is personal injury law? When someone asks, what does a personal injury lawyer do, do you actually know? If not, then this is the podcast is for you. In this fun conversation with lots of examples, interesting stories, and side topics, our dynamic duo break down the type of law that makes up personal injury claims for negligence, including traffic accidents, dog bites, premises liability, slip-and-falls, and much more! Whether you are a law student looking for a better understanding of the law, a new lawyer, or a non-lawyer looking for something interesting...

2023-01-1756 min

The Law Unscripted Episode 5: Do you have any defenses if you get sued?What defenses do you have if you are sued for negligence? In this episode, our dynamic duo have a fun conversation about the legal and practical civil defenses to lawsuits for negligence in real-world terms and with interesting examples. Find out about traffic accidents, Good Samaritan Laws, duties strangers have to others, comparative and contributory negligence, Chelsey's law student career, and much more! Whether you are a law student looking for a better understanding of the law, a new lawyer, or a non-lawyer looking for something interesting and out of the ordinary, join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq...

2023-01-101h 07

The Law Unscripted Episode 4: What is NEGLIGENCE???What is negligence? In this episode, our dynamic duo explain the legal and practical definitions of negligence in real-world terms and with fun examples. We discuss the four things (elements) you have to prove in a negligence case by talking about everything from your basic traffic accident, to sky diving and trips to Mount Everest. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers, of Tehrani Law, LLC, to find out what all of these things have to do with the basic - but difficult! - legal concept of negligence. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and...

2023-01-031h 04

The Law Unscripted Episode 3: Civil v. Criminal Law EXPLAINED, Part 3: OJ Simpson and Rodney KingWhat is the difference between civil and criminal law? In Part 3 of this 3-part series, our legal team wraps up its discussion of the O.J. Simpson and Rodney King cases from the 1990s that were pivotal, and are still instrumental, in explaining the fundamental differences in the civil and criminal law. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers for the conclusion of this series while we discuss Rodney King's civil trials against L.A., the mayor, the LAPD, and the individual officers who assaulted him. We explain why there were two...

2022-12-271h 03

The Law Unscripted Episode 2: Civil v. Criminal Law Explained, Part 2: The Rodney King casesWhat is the difference between civil and criminal law? In Part 2 of this 3-part series, our legal team continues to discuss the differences between the civil and criminal law by taking us back before the O.J. Simpson trials, to the catalyst case of Rodney King, describing how his case was different, similar, and illuminative of the true differences and nuances between the civil and criminal law. In this part, hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers discuss the differences between state and federal law, courts, and jurisdiction, how racial demographics on a jury actually ma...

2022-12-201h 02

The Law Unscripted Episode 1: Civil v. Criminal Law explained through the OJ Simpson legal casesWhat is the difference between civil and criminal law? In this episode, our legal team of hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers of Tehrani Law, LLC, explains the differences between the civil and criminal law with the real-world example of the O.J. Simpson trials. Join us for a fun and interesting conversation where we make up words while trying to explain real ones and where we discuss criminal guilt versus civil liability, crimes versus torts, beyond a reasonable doubt versus preponderance of the evidence, and so much more! ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examin...

2022-12-201h 01