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Law With Mr. Lafayette
by René M. Lafayette
This podcast is created to provide additional information and commentary to the Street and Practical Law classes that I teach at Leominster High School located in Leominster, Massachusetts. It compliments the purpose of these classes "...to empower young people to be active, engaged citizens by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully participate and create change in their communities." It is based on the foundations of our democratic Republic: the Constitution, natural law and freedom.
Episodes
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Allen Charge Explained
Recently the term “Allen Charge” was used during the last day of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read trial. I thought of using this episode to describe and explain its origins and application. It is based on the Supreme Court decision in Allen v. United States (1896).
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NM v. Alec Baldwin
On October 21, 2021 in Santa Fe County New Mexico, on the scene of the filming of a western entitled Rust, actor and Director Alec Baldwin fired a round from a 45 caliber revolver that he assumed was a blank. It was not. To his horror it was a live bullet that struck videographer Helena Hutchins…
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Fallout Continues From the Karen Read Trial.
On July 1, 2024, Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case of Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read. The jury communicated with the judge that they were deadlocked on Count 2 of the three counts before them. The host of this podcast, René Lafayette, goes on to...
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A Jury View: Bring a Jury to the Scene of the Crime.
Drawing from the experience of attending a jury view when he was High Sheriff of Providence County Rhode Island in 1992, René Lafayette explains the process and what jurors do and why.
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Recap of Day 4 of the Karen Read Trial.
During day, four of the Karen Reed trial which took place on Friday, May 3, 2024, Canton Firefighter/EMT underwent an extensive and at times aggressive cross examination by the defense. Then the jury was bused to the Canton home at 34 Fairview Road where O’Keefe’s body was found. They also viewed...
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Recap of Day 3 of the Karen Read Trial.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 the court system observed law day and so court sessions were excused for that day and not held. On Thursday, May 2, day three of the Karen Read high profile murder trial continued. Testimony of several Canton EMTs, police and firefighters was accepted into the trial...
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The Power of Courtroom Presence: How Attorneys‘Demeanor Influences Jury Verdicts.
On Monday, April 29, 2024, the murder trial of Karen Read opened at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. Trials begin with opening statements by the prosecution and then the defense. The presentations by Assistant District Attorney Adam Lally and Defense Attorney David Jannette were a...
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Recap of Day 2 of the Karen Read Murder Trial
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 marked the second day of the high profile murder trial of Karen Read held in Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham Massachusetts. Far from being an average judicial proceeding, the defense team wasted little time in planting “reasonable doubt” in the minds of the jurors....
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Recap of Day 1 of the Karen Read Trial.
April 29, 2024 has been a beautifully mild and sunny spring day here in Massachusetts. The attention of many legal observers and students of the judicial system have focused their attention to Norfolk County Superior Court, sitting in Dedham, where opening statements have been given in the murder...
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On the Eve of the Trial: Commonwealth v. Karen Read.
In this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette“ the case of Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read is discussed. The case is being heard before Superior Court judge Beverly Cannone in Superior Court in Dedham starting today, April 29, 2024. The case is already garnered widespread publicity and...
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The Brandenburg Test: Free Speech In Focus
The Brandenburg Test is a pivotal standard for free speech in the United States. In this episode, it is discussed by René Lafayette.
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Say His Name: Jonathan Diller, NYC Police Department.
On Monday, March 25, 2024, NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, age 31, a husband and the father of a one year old son, Ryan was shot and killed by a career criminal with 21 prior arrests. In this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette” our host, René Lafayette presents his analysis through the prism of his...
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The Collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge: A Bridge Too Far or Just Too Costly?
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge at 1:30 a.m. collapsed seconds after a 984 foot cargo ship, MV Dali, hit the bridge’s pillar. Maritime law experts say that the ship’s owners will probably use an 1851 law to cap damages after it was used by the White Star Line in…
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Murthy v. Missouri or will free speech remain free?
In today’s episode, René Lafayette, host of Law With Mr. Lafayette provides an overview of the recently argued case of Murphy v. Missouri. This is a case about balancing government censorship against the first amendment guarantee of freedom of speech in this digital age. Arising from...
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MI v. James Crumbley, second parent convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
I am very pleased, truly honored to dedicate this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette“ to a student who I had last year, an exchange student from France, Lucie de Gibon, who has been listening to my podcast over the past year and a half. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, James Crumbley was convicted by…
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Understanding the Attorney-Client Privilege.
In this episode of the Law With Mr. Lafayette, we explore the fundamental principle of attorney client privilege, it’s significance and preserving confidentiality, and real world. Examples that illustrate its importance.
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SCOTUS to Hear Oral Arguments on April 25 On Trump Immunity Case
The Supreme Court of the United States announced earlier today that they have scheduled oral arguments on former President Trump’s immunity case for April 25. The impact of this case with the decision reached by the court will be another historic first listen as René Lafayette explains his take…
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A Victory for Democracy! SCOTUS unanimously decides in Favor of Former President Donald J. Trump.
In this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette“ the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States reversing the Colorado Supreme Court decision to remove former president Donald Trump from the states primary ballot has been unanimously reversed. Listen as René Lafayette, provides commentary on...
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Introducing the amicus brief to the Street & Practical Law Classroom
Drawing from notes that were drafted in February 2023, while in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, René Lafayette, the host of Law with Mr. Lafayette explains a new concept to review and better understand Landmark decisions. Students are invited to create an Amicus brief based on a landmark Supreme...
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A Legal First-the Trial of Jennifer Crumbley
On February 6, 2024, legal history was made when a jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. This marks the first time that a parent of a school shooter was charged and convicted for the crimes committed by her minor child.
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In plain sight: the scope and limits of permissible searches.
The term “in plain sight“ has long been a focal point when discussing legal and constitutional rights, especially in the context of the Fourth Amendment. In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, René Lafayette discusses what is permitted and what is disallowed under this Amendment.
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Unraveling Justice: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court v. Hampden County District Attorney
In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, a recent reprimand by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, directed at the district attorney of Hampden County focuses on whether or not, the exculpatory rule was followed.
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Navigating the Legal Landscape: Mandatory v. Persuasive Authorities.
In this inaugural episode of season 8 of “Law With Mr. Lafayette” the difference between mandatory and persuasive authorities are discussed.
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Plessy v. Ferguson Reviewed and Revisited
The Landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson from 1896 is the subject of this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette. This is the case that established the social and legal fallacy of “separate but equal.“ Intern, it laid the legal foundation for not only Jim Crow laws, but other Racially...
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The exclusionary rule, safeguarding constitutional rights in search and seizure.
What can or cannot be collected by law-enforcement during the course of a search and seizure of your home, your car, your vehicle, your backpack? In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, the exclusionary rule so-called is discussed and explained.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor 82 years later.
Sunday, December 7, 1941 shortly before 8 AM is when the air forces of imperial Japan committed a sneak attack on American forces located at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian islands. More than a military disaster for America the events of that morning prompted a nation to leave the comfort of...
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Remembering the Legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor 1930-2023.
Lawyer, county prosecutor, state, legislator, state, appeals, court, justice, and the first woman appointed associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sandra Day O’Connor had a full life that was a positive contribution to not only American history, but also American...
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The significance of exculpatory evidence in American jurisprudence.
The sharing of exculpatory evidence often referred to as Brady material after the Landmark case Brady v. Maryland (1963), holds immense importance in the American legal system. The role of such material, and why it must be presented promptly and transparently by prosecutors to defense attorneys…
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Selecting the Best Authority:Navigating Primary and Secondary Legal Sources.
What are the best authorities to cite? Primary or secondary? What role do persuasive or mandatory authorities play? These are some issues addressed in this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette.”
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The Four Days When America Lost Its Innocence: November 1963.
November 22-25,1963 spanned Friday through Monday. It saw the assassination of the President and the live television broadcast of the assassin’s murder. A television first. Meanwhile Americans of all political parties and those with none sat riveted in front of their television sets as the solemn...
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Legal Reasoning, Writing and Communication.
What role do legal reasoning, writing and communication play within the legal system? These issues are discussed in this episode of “Law With Mr. Lafayette.”
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Common mistakes in legal writing.
In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, René Lafayette, who teaches Street and Practical Law at leominster High School in Leominster Massachusetts discusses common mistakes that are made in legal writing. Although this episode is intended for his students, other listeners may also benefit from...
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“Nowhere to Run: the Ahmaud Arbery story.”
23 February 2020 was the day in question. Ahmaud Arbery, a 25 year old Black male had gone for a run. He would not return home. Instead, Arbery would be hunted down by three white men and ultimately killed by three shotgun blasts. In this episode Mr. Lafayette reviews “Nowhere to Run” a 20/20 ABC...
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The Israeli-Hamas War of 2023
The opening salvo of this conflict are discussed in this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette.
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The Start of the Supreme Court’s 2023 Term
The first Monday in October which this year is going to be October 2, 2023 marks the beginning of the Supreme Court’s new term. It will run from October 2 until the first Monday in October of the following year. It will be interesting to see what cases will be coming before the court During this...
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Remembering 9/11 22 years later
Monday, September 11, 2023 will be the twenty second anniversary of the terrorist on America. On what was a brilliant morning four planes took off only to be highjacked and then crash. Three hit targets, the fourth crashed in a field. The impact of that day continues to be felt throughout America...
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Defense Asks for a Mistrial in Alex Murdaugh Case.
On September 7 of 2023 the defense team of Dick Harpootlian, and Jim Griffin, filed a request for a new trial on behalf of their client, disbarred, disgraced and convicted, former lawyer, Alex Murdaugh. They cites Rebecca Hill, who is the Clerk of the Court for Colleton County and charge her with...
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The Political, Cultural, Social, and Practical Dangers of TikTok.
Arguably the biggest social media platform in the world, TikTok is controlled by Communist China and poses a multi part threat to America today. In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette this phenomenon is discussed along with its repercussions.
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Mistral or Miscarriage of Justice?
On July 10, the trial judge who presided over the double murder case against Emmanuel Lopes declared a mistrial because of a lone juror who held out against finding Lopes guilty of the 2018 murder of Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna and 77 year old Vera Adams. Was it a mistrial or a...
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Review of 2022-2023 Term of the Supreme Court of the United States.
In this episode, René Lafayette reviews some of the major decisions that the Court issued in late June before the Court adjourned until the October 2023 Term begins in October.
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Celebrating America July 4, 2023
A reflection on the great nation we are proud to be citizens of…America!
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End of the October 2022 Term of the Supreme Court of the United States.
In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, a few of the courts decisions that were released on the last day of the Supreme Court’s term, that took place on Friday, June 30, 2023. A more detailed review of decisions and highlights of the Scotus term will be released in the next few days.
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The Dangers We Are Facing
First, Vladimir Putin announces that he has transferred “tactical nuclear weapons” to Byleorus. This is a threat to Europe, NATO and the United States. Then China and Cuba have agreed to China establishing an eavesdropping facility in Cuba. Its target is the Southeastern United States. In this...
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D-Day at 79, It’s All About Freedom
June 6, 2023 was the 79th anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944. From five beaches in Normandy, France Americans at Omaha and Utah beaches, the British at Gold and Sword and the Canadians at Juno took on Hitler’s “Atlantic Wall.” It was in September 1991 that René Lafayette...
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Justice Samuel Alito Believes He Knows Who Leaked the Dobbs Decision.
Associate Justice Samuel Alito of the United States Supreme Court in an interview published in the Wall Street Journal, has shared that he is pretty certain that he knows who leaked the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Medical Center decision in advance of its June 24, 2022 publication. Additionally…
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Proms, Today and Tomorrow
In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, we take a different tact and discuss proms and their role in high school society today and other related topics, including the the costs associated with proms proper attire at a prom venues, and finally whether or not proms will continue as a social…
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RI v. Price 2.0, Details and Incarceration.
In this the second of two episodes dealing with the case of Rhode IslandIsland v.Craig Price, more details are provided as to the chronology of events taking place after the arrest of Price in 1989 for the murder of four of his neighbors in the Buttonwoods neighborhood of Warwick, Rhode Island.
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RI v. Price (1996) America’s Youngest Serial Killer.
Craig Price was only 13 when he committed his first murder in 1987. Two years later at the age of 15 he committed three additional murders. This particular case is among those the most horrific to have taken place in the state of Rhode Island. It t is a case that I am familiar with since in my...
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Treason Among Our Midst
21 year old Jack Douglas Teixiera from North Dighton, Massachusetts was arrested earlier this month and on April 26, during a detention hearing in Federal District Court in Worcester, he is facing the possibility that he will be held until his trial. In this episode of Law With Mr. Lafayette, the...
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Brian Walshe is arraigned for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. The motive is revealed.
On April 27, 2023, Brian Walshe was arraigned for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe in the early hours of January 1, 2023 in their rented home in Cohasset Massachusetts. At his arraignment, the district attorneys office presented information that Walshe believed that his wife was involved in an...
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This podcast is created to provide additional information and commentary to the Street and Practical Law classes that I teach at Leominster High School located in Leominster, Massachusetts. It compliments the purpose of these classes "...to empower young people to be active, engaged citizens by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully participate and create change in their communities." It is based on the foundations of our democratic Republic: the Constitution, natural law and freedom.
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René M. Lafayette
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