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Call Your First Witness

Call Your First Witness

By: Kenneth M. Willis
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Louisiana & New York licensed Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth M. Willis gives his unique perspective regarding all things criminal law. Kenneth hopes to educate, enlighten, inspire, and sometimes entertain his audience with his down to earth approach as a creature of the courtroom whom successfully tried “beaucoup” criminal jury trials as a defense attorney. Kenneth discusses relevant topics in the criminal law arena by breaking down convoluted legal issues in ways even the casual listener can digest.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Personal Development Personal Success Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 20. Reflections of Young Thug's Release
    Nov 8 2024

    Episode (20) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis reflects on a seismic shift in the YSL trial after highly prejudicial evidence slipped out during trial causing legitimate grounds for a mistrial. As the Judge's decision to grant a mistrial loomed over the case, it presented an opportunity for 4 of the 6 defendants, including Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams to take a plea that guaranteed Young Thug's freedom.

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    44 mins
  • 19. YSL Trial: The FYRE Festival of Legal Events
    Aug 27 2024

    Episode (19) Kenneth discusses part of being an effective prosecutor is like being a good event planner. Trials are unpredictable events that require a lot of planning and accounting for the inevitable thing that can go wrong. Kenneth analogizes the DA's presentation of the YSL trial akin to the FYRE festival fiasco that became a captivating Netflix documentary in 2019. Sometimes when things are planned too big you run the risk of it turning into an epic disaster.

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    43 mins
  • 18. Young Thug Trial: New Sheriff in Town, Motion Filing Paradise, & Win Win for the Defense
    Jul 28 2024

    Episode (18) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis highlights Judge Paige Reese Whitaker as the new judge presiding over the case amid controversy leading to the removal of Judge Glanville. K. Will discusses Judge Whitaker’s strict house keeping rules and her reputation as an efficient, tough but fair judge; As Judge Whitaker gets up to speed (very low speed) on the case, defense lawyers are in motion filing paradise as they have a fresh set of Judge eyes to look at critical issues in the case. K. Will also breaks down the hidden consequences of the removal of Judge Glanville potentially from the jury’s perspective that may have a detrimental effect on the State’s case.

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    25 mins
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