In Episode 41 of Subject to Cross, Caroline and Pete discuss the muddy waters of child abuse appeals (CYF Appeals). Listen to find out what kind of cases each of them tend to take on and the reality behind this consequential administrative process.
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Subject to Cross Episode 40: Criminal Cases in the News: Manslaughter in New Mexico and Sexual Assault in Canada
In Episode 40 of Subject to Cross, Pete and Caroline pivot to current events discussing actor Alec Baldwin’s recent (re-)indictment for manslaughter in New Mexico and charges of sexual assault in Canada against multiple National Hockey League players. A discussion of defense strategies inside and outside the courtroom in high profile cases ensues.
Subject to Cross Episode 39: PFAs Nowadays
In Episode 39 of Subject to Cross, Pete and Caroline discuss restraining orders in Pennsylvania, also known as PFAs (“Protection from Abuse”). Listen to learn why this civil process can be abused and how it lacks due process for the defense. Pete explains what he would change if he was king of the world.
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Subject to Cross Episode 38: Murder on the Mind
This week, Caroline and Pete have murder on the mind. They discuss the types of murder and how each is classified in the Pennsylvania court of law.
Subject to Cross Episode 37: Coloring Outside the Lines
In Episode 37 of Subject to Cross, Pete and Caroline discuss how they approach a case – backwards!
Listen to Episode 37 wherever you listen to podcasts, and email [email protected] with any questions or suggestions for next episodes.
Subject to Cross Episode 36: Harbingers from the Supreme Court?
This week, Pete and Caroline discuss opinions from the Supreme Court that may impact protections the public now takes for granted. And, Pete gets to use one of his favorite words.
Follow along with the conversation by reading the article discussed by Pete and Caroline: “The Supreme Court’s Right Flank Is Laying the Groundwork to Dismantle Defendant Rights”: bit.ly/49AptIn
