This week in Episode 45, Pete and Caroline discuss changes to probation in Pennsylvania via the Probation Reform Act of 2023. What does probation entail? What happens when you violate probation? Listen and learn on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Subject to Cross Episode 44: Mental Health and Criminal Justice
This week in Episode 44, Caroline and Pete touch upon the issue of the treatment of mental health in the criminal justice system. Their discussion is triggered by recent news in Dauphin County of inmates facing “two weeks of darkness” in solitary confinement.
Subject to Cross Episode 43: Confirmation Bias in American Nightmare
This week in Episode 43, Pete and Caroline analyze the popular Netflix series, American Nightmare, covering the 2015 home invasion and kidnapping in Vallejo, California. *Spoiler alert warning* The duo discuss the case in detail from the handling of evidence, interrogation of key witnesses, and management of the case by the Vallejo police force. If you have watched the series, this episode is not one to miss.
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Subject to Cross Episode 41: The Real Deal with Child Abuse Appeals (CYF Appeals)
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.
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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