Lawyer Talk: Off the Record

The grand jury system is an important aspect of the American criminal justice system. As Steve Palmer, host of the Lawyer Talk podcast, points out in this episode, the grand jury is a group of jurors assembled by the county prosecutor to vote on whether there is enough evidence to indict someone on a felony. However, the grand jury system is not without controversy and questions about its fairness and transparency have been raised.

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In the world of law, an appeal is not a retrial. This is a common misconception that many people have when they are facing legal issues. In reality, an appeal is a process that can only argue legal mistakes made during the trial, not the facts of the case. Appellate lawyers have limitations in their access to evidence and are only able to look at the trial record.

Steve Palmer shares these insights on this episode of the Lawyer Talk...

When it comes to legal representation, finding the right lawyer can make all the difference. This is especially true when dealing with cases in unfamiliar locations. Legal professionals must have a thorough understanding of local practices and procedures, which is not always the case for out-of-state lawyers.

Steve talks about the importance of finding a lawyer who is comfortable and experienced in unfamiliar locations, the advantag...

We're excited to announce that Lawyer Talk is back after a long hiatus! Join Steve Palmer to discuss the latest legal topics and stories, get breakdowns of big stories, and even hear our new series "Three Things", where we explore the three most important things about various legal topics or areas of life.

Plus, don't miss our upcoming series "Lawyer Talk Rogue Edition" this summer, where we'll answer questions and provide content ...

What is this chemical, vinyl chloride, and why is it so dangerous?

Jay Simonds, an environmental scientist with 30 years of environmental remediation, joins us on this episode about the East Palestine, Ohio/Norfolk Southern derailment, chemical spill, and chemical burn.

What is this chemical, vinyl chloride?

Why is it so dangerous? We talk about human acute and chronic problems.

Where is the Ohio EPA, the US EPA, or any cleanup with t...

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then.

Former Ohio State football receiver Dimitrious Stanley dies at 48

Accuracy In Media - following up on the Upper Arlington administration story.

Lebron James breaks the NBA all-time scoring record.

Chinese spy balloon - did it fly over Ohio?

Chairmen Jim Jordan and Mike Turner Send Letters to Intelligence Officials Who Called Hunter Biden's Laptop Rus...

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then.

Ohio racing update - Michael Shank Racing - 24 Hours of Daytona

Accuracy In Media - Dayton educators tout having ‘a way around’ Critical Race Theory bans by avoiding ‘triggering words’

Trans woman charged with public indecency for using female YMCA facilities

Jan 6 and intent of the people entering the building - federal prosecutions

Ohio Governor Mike...

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then.

Parents sue Hilliard school district over 'indoctrination' and LGBTQ inclusion efforts

Ohio Senate Bill 26 - Bill would give Ohio drivers caught with marijuana in their system a break on OVIs

Ohio now officially participating in the Ukraine war -

Ukraine is getting new tanks. Both the US and Germany agreed yesterday to send tanks to Ukraine as it fe...

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then.

Ohio House ex-speaker’s trial in $60M bribery probe to begin. Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder goes on trial next week in the highest-profile reckoning yet to arise from a $60 million federal bribery investigation that federal prosecutors call the largest corruption case in state history.

• So what to look for in this trial?
• What was HB6...

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then.

What does Friday the 13th mean to you? For us, a quick reference back to a classic Lawyer Talk episode.

Ohio legislators are back to life with their push for a state board of education as a cabinet post, a push again for a higher general public amendment vote.

What is going on within OH GOP in the House of Representatives? The speaker is now Jason S...

New Lawyer Talk episodes coming, but here's the Common Sense Ohio podcast until then.

New Year, same Common Sense Ohio.

New laws taking effect in Ohio in 2023

• An enhanced distracted driving provision within a broader omnibus criminal justice bill, which DeWine vocally supported and signed during a ceremony Tuesday morning, now gives law enforcement the ability to pull a person over solely for being on their phone.
• Many many implic...

Lawyer Talk still exists, just with the Common Sense Ohio podcast. This episode is chock full of law and debate.

Happy New Year! But watch out, New Year's eve is notoriously "amateur night" for driving drunk. And this time of year sees an increase in domestic abuse.

• Did you know, one in 6-7 men and one in 4 women will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime? And, half of the male victims (49%) fail to tell anyone they a...

This is also what you will here on our Common Sense Ohio podcast. Lawyer Talk will continue in 2023! Be patient.

Ohio Amber alert (as of this podcast recording) with 60 officers dedicated to the case

Voting "reformed" in Ohio - photo ID - has been passed

Gibson's Bakery receives a complete payment of $36.59 million from Oberlin College in the defamation suit. Oberlin College was ordered to pay damages to the owners of Gibson's Baker...

Along with the podcast, don't miss additional insights from all three of us on our website.

Biden Signs Bill Protecting Same-Sex, Interracial Marriages at Federal Level

Check out this previous Lawyer Talk Parking Lot Wars episode, and you'll get an even better picture of Steve's morning parking lot encounter.

Flavored and Menthol Tobacco Ban from the City of Columbus

John Boehner gets emotional in Pelosi tribute: ‘My girls told me, te...

"December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."

Pearl Harbor day today. We remember and honor our veterans from WWII. And all veterans.

'Holi-Drag Storytime' for children canceled. Organizers in Columbus (Ohio) were concerned about safety as Proud Boys members and other demonstrators, some armed, gathered near t...

As we continue Common Sense Ohio, Lawyer Talk continues, and will have new episodes just for Lawyer Talk very soon!

From a TikTok star hitting a golf ball into Grand Canyon, to Ohioan Alan Shepard golfing on the moon, we bring it all home to Common Sense Ohio.

Kristina Johnson resigns from THE Ohio State University - what is all the secrecy about?

The U.S. Senate passes the Respect for Marriage Act - maybe it's time to get the governm...

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Steve is out, but the show goes on with Norm and Brett!

We nominate John Denver's Country Roads as the official Thanksgiving song.

Ohio voting law overhaul trims mail ballot window, Secretary of State Frank LaRose pushes for new State of Ohio amendment standard.

We are seeing continued instances of mass killings, like shootings at WalMart, in C...

Thanksgiving. Already?!

We reminisce about Thanksgiving and some WWII history, specifically Germany/Russia's alliance invading Poland.

Nancy Pelosi is out and new leadership is in. The federal government now will be in gridlock for 2 years, and its nuances.

We are still feeling the effects of what we did too quickly during Covid. Steve relates why we can't let science, doctors, and pharma off the hook with his shaken baby-type murder ...

We are now in the post-elections "blues" (or the "reds") depending on who and what you voted for in the mid-term elections.

What we cover...

Overview of the country's election results, especially on states under the microscope (Texas, Florida, Michigan and Pennsylvania).

Inflation? Cost of living increases? But in Central Ohio, all the school levies pass.

Divided federal government DOES work. Here's how.

Voter ID. None is needed in...