This episode of The Lawmas explores Michael Oher's conservatorship case and a broader discussion about protecting young athletes' finances in the NIL era.

But first: a question answered about Miranda rights and deaf individuals. Officers use written cards for DUI cases. They also discuss challenges with field sobriety tests for deaf individuals and how there are now translation apps for Spanish-speaking individuals.

With Michael Oher's conservatorship case, Lauren & Lacey explain how it extended until age 25, which is very unusual for non-disabled adults. Oher believed he was signing adoption papers. They talk about the lack of proper oversight and accounting in Tennessee and the Tuohy's handling of movie proceeds.

Lauren & Lacey also discuss NIL Implications. There is concern about young athlets managing sudden wealth, how some athletes start college at 17-18 years old and how there is a need for financial protection and education.

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In this episode of The Lawmas, attorneys Lacey and Lauren discuss two notable criminal cases - Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the Menendez brothers - examining the role of abuse in both cases and their dramatically different sentencing outcomes.

Key Points:

• Gypsy Rose case: Victim of Munchausen by proxy abuse from birth, orchestrated her mother's murder, received 10-year sentence
• Menendez brothers case: Claimed sexual abuse by father, killed both parents, received life sentences
• Analysis of factors affecting sentencing:
  • Gypsy's complete dependence and inability to escape vs. Menendez brothers' resources and opportunities to leave
  • Gypsy's accountability and remorse vs. questions about Menendez brothers' credibility
  • Debate over appropriate sentences for each case based on circumstances and culpability

This episode starts with advice for criminal defendants' courtroom attire, emphasizing the importance of appearing relatable to juries without being overdressed or flashy.

Lauren and Lacey agree Gypsy Rose's 10-year sentence was appropriate given the extreme abuse and her accountability, while suggesting the Menendez brothers deserved lengthy but not life sentences, with potentially different terms for each brother based on their roles.

In this episode of The Lawmas, Lauren and Lacey tackle the Civil Case of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard!

Key Topics Discussed!

• Differences between civil and criminal cases
• Analysis of jury bias in high-profile civil cases
• Defamation law and burden of proof
• Impact of celebrity status on legal proceedings
• Effect of social media on jury deliberations

Civil cases can significantly affect careers and future opportunities. This case damaged Heard's acting career, the effects can be long-lasting for reputations and employment. There are similar impacts on non-celebrities (think about evictions and medical malpractice).

Role of Social Media: The extensive coverage affected public opinion. There are the issues of potential influence on non-sequestered jury, challenges of keeping jurors unbiased in digital age and the discussion of need for courts to address social media influence.

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