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Now We Defend
by Kearney Law
Now We Defend is a podcast hosted by former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin J. Baran of Kearney Law. Each episode breaks down real-world criminal defense topics, DUI cases, courtroom strategy, legal misconceptions, and what actually happens inside the justice system. With experience on both sides of the courtroom, the team brings honest conversations, practical insight, and behind-the-scenes perspective to the cases and legal issues people face every day throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Episodes
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Can You Touch Your Phone at a Red Light in PA? Paul Miller's Law Explained & Other Traffic Laws
No. Under Pennsylvania's Paul Miller's Law, you can't hold your phone while driving, and that includes sitting at a red light or stopped in traffic. Since June 5, 2026, a violation carries a $50 fine plus court costs.On this episode of the Now We Defend podcast, former prosecutors T.L., Tim, and...
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Traffic Violations in Pennsylvania: Points, Fines & License Suspensions
A traffic ticket in Pennsylvania could cost you more than the fine. Some traffic violations can lead to driver's license suspensions, PennDOT points, higher insurance rates, and even jail time. So should you pay your traffic ticket or fight it?In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors...
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Are Police Really Tracking You? Chief of Police Matt Millsaps Gives the Honest Answer
No, police are not following you around, and every database search an officer runs leaves a record that gets audited. That's straight from West York Borough Police Chief Matt Millsaps.In this special episode of Now We Defend, T.L., Tim, and Justin sit down with Chief Millsaps for a rare...
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What Is Hearsay? Former Prosecutors Explain What Actually Counts
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove that what it says is true, and even when something is hearsay, Pennsylvania's rules of evidence let a lot of it into court anyway. On this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim Long, and Justin Baran unpack one of the...
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How Do Lawyers Defend Guilty People? Former Prosecutors Explain
Criminal defense attorneys defend guilty people because the job is not to judge the client. It is to protect their constitutional rights, hold the prosecution to its burden of proof, and help them reach a fair outcome. In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim Long…
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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Can Prosecutors Retry Her Case?
Yes. After a hung jury forces a mistrial, prosecutors almost always have the right to try the case again in front of a new jury, and there's no set limit on how many times they can do it, though a string of repeated mistrials can eventually give the defense grounds to push back.Lindsay Clancy's...
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Celebrity DUI Stops: What Body Cam Footage Reveals All
You don't have to answer police questions or perform field sobriety tests during a DUI stop, even if you're a celebrity.In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim Long, and Justin Baran break down body cam and dash cam footage from real DUI stops, including Tony Romo's...
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Does Deleting Something Off Your Phone Actually Delete It? Legal Myths Busted - Kearney Law
No, deleting something from your phone doesn't actually delete it. That's just one of the criminal law myths former prosecutors T.L. Kearney, Tim, and Justin break down in this episode of Now We Defend. They pick up right where they left off a few weeks ago, working through even more myths they...
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From Prosecutor to Defense Attorney: Our Story & How it Happened
Kearney Law attorneys Tim and Justin both started their careers as prosecutors, trying cases in the Dauphin and York County DA's offices before joining the defense side at Kearney Law.In this episode, they go off script to share the backstory most clients never hear. Tim and Justin talk through…
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Debunking Hollywood's Biggest Criminal Justice Myths | Now We Defend Podcast
Hollywood has been lying to you. On this episode of Now We Defend, T.L. Kearney and Justin — both former prosecutors turned criminal defense attorneys — put a dozen of the most common criminal justice myths on trial and tell you what actually happens in Pennsylvania courtrooms.From whether…
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Criminal Defense Lawyers React to Wild Social Media Comments
T.L. is away celebrating his birthday, so Justin & I are taking over the Now We Defend podcast.This week, we react to some of the most insightful, prolific, confusing, and downright ridiculous comments Kearney Law has received across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media…
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Behind The Scenes: How Criminal Trials Really Work, From Openings to Verdict | Now We Defend Podcast
Real trials are nothing like TV. In this episode, T.L., Tim, and Justin (all former prosecutors) walk through an entire Pennsylvania criminal trial from opening statement to verdict. They break down why the most confident witness on the stand can still be completely wrong, how memory actually…
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Rule 600, Jury Selection & the Secrets of Picking a Jury | Now We Defend by Kearney Law
You've been charged. Now what? This week on Now We Defend, T.L., Tim, and Justin pull back the curtain on everything that happens between an arrest and a verdict, using their experience as former prosecutors to break down how the process really works from both sides of the courtroom. They cover...
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Wrong Guy? How PA Defense Attorneys Beat Eyewitness IDs, DNA & AI Facial Recognition | Now We Defend Podcast by Kearney Law
You wake up to police at your door with a warrant for a crime you didn't commit. It happens more than people think, and it usually starts with a mistaken identification. In this episode of Now We Defend, T.L., Tim, and Justin break down everything that goes into an identity defense. As former...
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PA Domestic Violence & PFA Charges Explained: What Defendants & Victims Need to Know | Now We Defend
Domestic violence and PFA (Protection From Abuse) cases in Pennsylvania move fast and carry consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom. In this episode of Now We Defend, York, PA criminal defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, Tim, and Justin break down what actually qualifies as domestic…
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Everything That Happens During a Traffic Stop When You Get Pulled Over in Pennsylvania | Kearney Law, York PA
What should you do when you get pulled over in Pennsylvania?It’s a situation almost every driver will experience eventually, yet most people have no idea what they’re legally required to do, what they can refuse, or how quickly a routine traffic stop can turn into a criminal investigation.In this...
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Pennsylvania Gun Laws Explained: Concealed Carry, Firearms Charges & Your Rights | Now We Defend - Kearney Law, York PA
Thinking about carrying a firearm in Pennsylvania? Do you know the laws that could turn a simple mistake into a felony charge? In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down Pennsylvania gun laws, concealed...
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Self-Defense, Castle Doctrine & Stand Your Ground Laws in Pennsylvania Explained | Kearney Law, York PA |Now We Defend Podcast #6
When can you legally defend yourself in Pennsylvania?In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L., Tim, and Justin break down Pennsylvania’s self-defense laws, including the Castle Doctrine, Stand Your Ground protections, duty to retreat, defense of others…
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Can You Get a DUI With a Medical Marijuana Card in Pennsylvania? | Now We Defend, Kearney Law
Drug charges in Pennsylvania are far more complicated than most people realize.In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned criminal defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down how Pennsylvania handles marijuana offenses, drug possession charges,...
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Pennsylvania ARD Program Explained | DUI, Expungement & Charges | Now We Defend, Kearney Law, York PA
What exactly is ARD, and can it help keep a criminal charge off your record?In this episode of Now We Defend, attorneys T.L. Kearney IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program, one of the most valuable legal tools available to...
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Rule of 3s: How Defense Attorneys Influence Cases in Court | Now We Defend Podcast by Kearney Law
Can the way something is said be just as important as what is being said? In this bonus episode of Now We Defend, the attorneys at Kearney Law break down the Rule of 3s, a powerful communication strategy that defense attorneys use every day when working with clients, negotiating with prosecutors,...
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What to Do If You're Pulled Over for DUI in Pennsylvania | Now We Defend Podcast by Kearney Law
Pulled over for a suspected DUI in Pennsylvania? What you do in the next five minutes can shape the next year of your life. In this episode of the Now We Defend podcast, three former prosecutors break down exactly how to handle a DUI stop, what to refuse, what to consent to, and the single…
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What Happens When You’re Charged With a Felony? Warrants, Bail & What To Do First
In Episode 2, we break down one of the biggest questions we hear from people across Central Pennsylvania: what actually happens when you get charged with a felony? A lot of people only understand the criminal justice system from TV shows, social media clips, or stories they hear from friends. The...
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What Happens After You’re Charged With a Crime? | Now We Defend Podcast by Kearney Law Ep.#0
Welcome to Episode 0 of Now We Defend, the new podcast from Kearney Law hosted by T.L. Kearney, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran.In this first episode, the team introduces the show and breaks down what actually happens when someone is charged with a crime in Pennsylvania. As former prosecutors who...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Now We Defend is a podcast hosted by former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin J. Baran of Kearney Law. Each episode breaks down real-world criminal defense topics, DUI cases, courtroom strategy, legal misconceptions, and what actually happens inside the justice system. With experience on both sides of the courtroom, the team brings honest conversations, practical insight, and behind-the-scenes perspective to the cases and legal issues people face every day throughout Central Pennsylvania.
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Now We Defend is a podcast hosted by former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin J. Baran of Kearney Law. Each episode breaks down real-world criminal defense topics, DUI cases, courtroom strategy, legal misconceptions, and what actually happens inside the...
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