What considerations go into crafting a just sentence? What are the rules for sentencing? And what are the goals a sentence of imprisonment is meant to accomplish?

We look at some of the high profile cases that the Supreme Court ruled on "this season" and what that means for the administrative state, Presidential immunity, and more.

This is an interview we did with Kevin and Aine from The Murder Sheet podcast. Our discussion ranges from Delphi to Karen Read and then to the responsibilities that both true crime creators and consumers share in creating a safer space for everyone.

We discuss the mistrial in the Karen Read case and talk about what's next.

Othram Lab's Dr. Kristen Mittelman joins the show to discuss Othram's role in the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Rachel Morin. Help us solve a case! Donate here to give a man his name back. https://dnasolves.com/articles/dekalb-county-john-doe-2018/

True crime legend Nancy Grace joins the show to discuss her time as a prosecutor, how she got into broadcasting, and what creators can do to advocate for victims of crime.

True crime creators and citizen sleuths can bring much-needed attention to cases and even solve them. But with the constant pressure to feed the content beast, some believe the genre has lost its way. We discuss the dark side of true crime.

A lot has been made about right to privacy as it relates to DNA, but did you know right now you are sharing more than enough information with big information companies? Brett and Alice break down how Geofence Warrants work, what they provide private businesses and law enforcement, and how this technology relates to the Fourth Amendment.

Leo Schofield has been released from prison, but his search for justice is just beginning. Gilbert King and Scott Cupp join us to discuss this injustice and what's next for Leo.

Chevron is not just a gas station. It's also one of the most important legal doctrines, underpinning much of the administrative state in the United States. And it's also about to be overturned by the Supreme Court. Why? Is this a good idea? And what will be the consequences?

This episode is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. 

Most cases never go to trial. Instead, they end in plea agreements. How do pleas work? Why do so many people plead guilty? And should we be concerned about the high percentage of pleas?

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