In this episode of The Lawmas, Lauren and Lacey tackle the Civil Case of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard!

Key Topics Discussed!

• Differences between civil and criminal cases
• Analysis of jury bias in high-profile civil cases
• Defamation law and burden of proof
• Impact of celebrity status on legal proceedings
• Effect of social media on jury deliberations

Civil cases can significantly affect careers and future opportunities. This case damaged Heard's acting career, the effects can be long-lasting for reputations and employment. There are similar impacts on non-celebrities (think about evictions and medical malpractice).

Role of Social Media: The extensive coverage affected public opinion. There are the issues of potential influence on non-sequestered jury, challenges of keeping jurors unbiased in digital age and the discussion of need for courts to address social media influence.

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In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey discuss the Scott Peterson murder case. And a heads up, they have different views!

First, a legal question about could you choose the execution method for a client? Watch/listen and find out their responses!

Now onto the Scott Peterson case.

Lauren and Lacey focus on legal perspectives and recent developments of the case. Topics include:

• Convicted of killing his pregnant wife Laci Peterson
• Originally sentenced to death penalty
• Timeline of events from December disappearance to April body discovery
• Discussion of circumstantial evidence vs direct evidence

Differing Legal Perspectives

• Lauren believes Peterson is guilty
• Lacey believes there isn't enough evidence to convict
• Watch to learn their reasons!

There have been several new developments in the case:

• Death penalty conviction review due to juror issues
• New DNA evidence pending testing
• California nonprofit involvement in case review
• Discussion of potential new trial possibilities

Lastly, theu look at the legal system analysis:

• Jury selection process (voir dire)
• Discussion of circumstantial evidence
• Evolution of DNA evidence in court
• Changes in trial procedures due to technology

"The state has not proven it beyond reasonable doubt in my eyes." - Lacey

"I think he's guilty. I have no doubts in my mind." - Lauren

Looking Ahead:

• Once DNA test results are released there will be a follow up episode!
• Future episode on voir dire process planned

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In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey open with a discussion of South Carolina divorce laws, covering resources through SC Legal Services and options for temporary orders and restraining orders, with information available at scbar.org.

The main segment of the podcast introduces their multi-episode series on the Menendez brothers case. Lauren and Lacey examine the two trials: the first in 1993 resulted in a hung jury with testimony about sexual abuse permitted, while the second trial excluded this testimony and ended in first-degree murder convictions with life sentences. They explore how the broader context of 1990s Los Angeles, including the Rodney King case and OJ Simpson verdict, influenced the proceedings.

Lauren and Lacey note that current prosecutors are reviewing the case for potential resentencing based on the sexual abuse allegations. Their next episode, which will compare the Menendez case to Gypsy Rose's, examining how courts handle premeditation in abuse cases.

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