005 Order In The Court! Cops And Writers Takes You Into The Courtroom With Assistant District Attorney Sharon Riek

Send us Fan Mail Send us a textToday we are going to take you into the courtroom with our special guest former Assistant District Attorney Sharon Riek of the Racine County District Attorney’s Office.Have you ever wondered what happens next after a person is arrested and processed by the police? Who ultimately decides on what criminal charge a person will face and will try this case in a court of law? Look no further! ADA Riek will reveal the inner workings of the criminal justice system for you. In this episode, ADA Riek will give detailed explanations of how a person is charged with a crime, the different hearings that could result before trial, how she prepared for felony cases (including homicide trials), the role of confidential informants, and the DA’s office, and personal stories of putting away dangerous felons during her career. Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email. Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group.If you would be so kind to help out the sarge with this podcast, visit his Patreon page.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show