PODCAST · true crime
Harmless Error
by Seth Crabtree
Seth Crabtree and Mike Giaimo, two active defense attorneys for the law firm Crabtree & Patterson P.C., break down local and national criminal cases from the defense perspective, and discuss the life of trial attorneys in a small town.
Episodes
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Ghost Testimony
Mike and Seth recap their friend's wedding, share some updates on the Karen Read trial, discuss a recent preliminary hearing in Putnam County, and delve into a new use case for artificial intelligence - an Arizona trial court recently allowed AI generated statements from the victim of…
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You're in My Yard
Mike and Seth crank out an episode before heading to a friend's wedding. The guys discuss opening days of the Karen Read retrial, announce good news for the young attorneys at Crabtree & Patterson, and debate due process concerns with the deportation of a Maryland father and/or MS13 gang member....
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John, You Pervert
Mike and Seth discuss butt dialing, the Karen Read trial, Constitutional battles at local and Supreme Court levels, and messy democracy. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to replace…
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Feels Good to Narc
Mike and Seth discuss their week in court, Emma's foray into crime fighting, Seth's stint as a confidential informant, and an unhinged potential client call that ended with a death wish.
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I'll Be Your Aunt Bee
How do you turn the tide of a trial before it even starts? Fresh off a win, Mike and Seth review how smart pretrial motion practice helped Mike outmaneuver the prosecution in a legal chess match that resulted in a hard-earned acquittal. They walk through the legal strategy that boxed in the State...
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Roses are Red, You're under Arrest
Mike and Seth break down the A$AP Rocky verdict, paternity results under peculiar circumstances, giving birth to the wrong child, and a kiss so criminal it deserves its own Miranda warning - all wrapped up in a belated, legally questionable nod to Valentine’s Day. *This podcast is for…
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Masters Degree in Murder
Mike and Seth discuss the quadruple homicide of four college students at the University of Idaho, accusations against criminology student Bryan Kohberger, and his defense team's Hail Mary attempt for suppression. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be...
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Law & Order: La Vergne
Mike and Seth discuss adventures on The Big Island, Justin Baldoni in the court of public opinion, Trump's 80/20 strategy, and mounting scandals in the La Verge police department. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This...
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New Year Surprises
Mike and Seth reflect on last year and talk about goals for the new year. The guys exchange surprise updates. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views...
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We're All In Part II (with Ramon Damas)
Mike and Seth are joined by friend and fellow defense attorney, Ramon Damas, to detail Ramon's recent jury trial in the case of State v. Trubee. In this two-part series Ramon walks the guys through his client's fight against a Violation of Probation and Felony accusation for Aggravated Assault...
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We're All In Part I (with Ramon Damas)
Mike and Seth are joined by friend and fellow defense attorney, Ramon Damas, to detail Ramon's recent jury trial in the case of State v. Trubee. In this two-part series Ramon walks the guys through his client's fight against a Violation of Probation and Felony accusation for Aggravated Assault...
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The Ballad of Bobo
Mike and Seth chew on the 5-0 Illinois Supreme Court decision to overturn Jussie Smollett's conviction for the 2019 MAGA hate-hoax. Seth shares his experience fighting a similar battle and Mike gives an update on the Daniel Penny trial. In the interest of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank you...
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Blood Choke (with Ben Marsee)
Mike, Seth, and Ben dive into the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged in the subway death of Jordan Neely. The guys use cases they've defended to highlight major issues and strategies at play in this ongoing trial surrounding a fatal and polarizing confrontation. *This podcast is for...
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The Poster Boy
Mike and Seth discuss the trial and potential presidential pardon of Silk Road architect, Ross Ulbricht, the Outrage Cycle, and upcoming poster boys in Tennessee related to a new law targeting school-aged children accused of making terroristic threats in public schools. *This podcast is for...
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The Straw Man
Mike and Seth discuss the upcoming Presidential election and how logical fallacies infiltrate political discourse, the courtroom, and your upcoming Thanksgiving Dinner debates. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This…
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Most Influential People (with Andrew Buckner)
Mike and Seth sit down with local celebrity, Andrew Buckner, to conduct an interview for the upcoming Most Influential People Class of 2024 edition of Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This...
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Cookeville CHRISTmas Parade
Mike and Seth delve into the local stir about this year's Cookeville Christmas Parade and how the First Amendment has been applied in similar situations. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to...
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Sober Problem
Mike and Seth discuss Mike's upcoming trip to Mexico, Seth's cameo on News Chanel 4, and some of the nuance involved with DUI prosecutions. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to replace...
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Judge Killer (with Jackson Kelly)
Mike and Seth are joined by Jackson Kelly to discuss the Letcher County, KY murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by his former friend and colleague, Sheriff Mickey Stines. The guys breakdown court proceedings including the arraignment and preliminary hearing and debate whether the sheriff's attorney is...
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State Spies
Mike and Seth discuss a bombshell scandal out of Nashville where prosecutors are secretly recording defense attorneys private conversations, a Tennessee Court struck down Smile Direct Club's attempt to stifle free speech, and shoutouts to you - our awesome listeners. *This podcast is for...
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State v. Green (with Ben Marsee)
Mike and Seth sit down with Ben to discuss State v. Green, plain smell and dog sniffs as probable cause post-farm bill, and how this new Tennessee Supreme Court case will effect our work in the court room moving forward. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and…
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The Whirlwind
Seth details 48 hours of representation as he and Mike walk you through the life of an attorney running out of time with a client who has everything to lose. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended…
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Candid Criminals
Mike and Seth discuss Cookeville's Duplex Burglar, how hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, fake pee and saliva chicken. Stick around until the end for a teaser of next week's special episode. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal...
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Goal Posts and Tear Gas
Mike and Seth discuss the 1958 riots in Knoxville, a smash and grab in the Wal-Mart jewelry department, the sentencing of a juvenile for patricide, and several other local stories. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This...
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Proper Villains
Mike and Seth outline the gruesome case of State vs. Macken, answer listener questions, and discuss the possible evolution of the Mimms Doctrine. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to replace...
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Guilty Conscience
Mike and Seth discuss one juror's story of a guilty conscience, Aubrey Wyatt's bully-suicide and the resulting lawsuit against her aggrieved mother, the dangers of gas station drugs, and the sunny side of post-conviction relief petitions. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational...
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The Owl Theory (with Jon Hatfield)
Mike and Seth sit down with Jon Hatfield, White County PD, to discuss Putnam County's new jail, a big acquisition for Crabtree & Patterson, that menacing sound in Mike's back yard, the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson and the owl theory. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational...
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Just Snarky Enough
Mike and Seth discuss the recent shooting of THP Trooper Adam Cothron, a scary shotgun holdup by Gregory Daniels of a Smith County rest stop, investigate a menacing sound in Mike's back yard, and recount their recent guest appearance on Good Morning Cookeville with Jason and Sheila. *This podcast...
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2024 New Laws (with LawNerd Ben Marsee)
Mike and Seth get into the weeds with self-described law nerd, Ben Marsee, to discuss the new round of 2024 laws taking effect July 1, a surprise twist in the Alec Baldwin homicide case, and the ruling on TWRA Open Fields Doctrine. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes…
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Putnam County Manhunt
Mike and Seth discuss the 48-hour Putnam County Manhunt of Charles Lawson, Mike's most recent trial, and an upcoming episode with the brilliant Ben Marsee about new Tennessee laws taking effect July 1st. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be…
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The Halls of 201 (with Ramon Damos)
Mike and Seth sit down with Ramon Damos to discuss his break into the justice system as a Private Investigator for a heavy hitting Memphis lawyer, the differences between practicing in Cookeville versus Memphis, and Mike's experience with legendary Memphis attorney, AC Wharton. *This podcast is…
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Officer Only Fans
Mike and Seth discuss the Nashille Only Fans cop scandal, sovereign citizenry, Mike being trapped in the special-needs prison, and advice for young lawyers. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended…
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DJ Scramby (with Jonathan Hamby)
Mike and Seth sit down with Crossville Attorney, Jonathan Hamby, to discuss Hamby's alter ego "DJ Scramby", trial tactics, being held in contempt and the Young Thug trial. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is...
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State v. Tollett & Young
Mike and Seth break down the case of State of Tennessee v. Jeffrey Tollett and Victoria Young. Two parents in Putnam Country tried for three counts of child rape and one count of child abuse. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal...
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Legal Mythbusters
Mike and Seth discuss suing the police, mental health issues misfit for the courts, and the guys detail an upcoming trial in Putnam County that will be the topic of next week's episode. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice....
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The Casey Brown Memorial Lounge
Mike and Seth discuss expanding the office, the Casey Brown Memorial Lounge, the "shower curtain" incident, evidence of other wrongdoing, taking risks in front of the jury, and Mike's successful day in federal court. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should…
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Citizen's Arrest
Mike and Seth exchange stories from their week in court. The guys discuss judicial temperament, attorney-client privilege, and police interrogation techniques. *This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not…
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The Tiny Brief (with Justin Morgan)
Mike and Seth are joined by Crabtree & Patterson associate attorney, Justin Morgan. The guys talk about Justin's background as a D1 athlete and his transition into the life of a lawyer. *This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. We are not...
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This Is Us Naked (with Casey Brown)
Mike and Seth are joined by Crabtree & Patterson associate attorney, Casey Brown, to break down how being a lawyer changes who you are as a person. The guys discuss frequent issues a small town attorney must navigate. *This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered...
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Seth Crabtree and Mike Giaimo, two active defense attorneys for the law firm Crabtree & Patterson P.C., break down local and national criminal cases from the defense perspective, and discuss the life of trial attorneys in a small town.
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Seth Crabtree and Mike Giaimo, two active defense attorneys for the law firm Crabtree & Patterson P.C., break down local and national criminal cases from the defense perspective, and discuss the life of trial attorneys in a small town.
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