What do Ghislaine Maxwell and college athletes all have in common? They are all topics on this, the season 4 premier of Legally Unfiltered!

That's right, gang! Franz and Rich are back on the mics again! Pull up a chair, grab your favorite beverage and check out this all new, piping hot episode of Legally Unfiltered!

S4 E1 Bad Jurors, Lost Evidence, NIL Deals

When evidence gets lost, bad things can happen. People can be wrongly convicted, or sometimes guilty can go free. It happened in Louisiana in a high level child pornography trial, and it may be happening on the national stage with regards to the events of January 6, 2021. Join Franz and Rich as they discuss issues that may have significance for years to come.

S4 E2 Lost Evidence And The January 6 Insurrection

Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard... there is so much to unpack here!!! Franz and Rich are back with another great episode discussing the things in life that really matter. Like the private lives of celebrities...

If you want to get the straight poop (pun intended), check out this latest episode of the very best podcast ever produced (as far as we're concerned).

*Legal Disclaimer: Franz and Rich in no way warrant this podcast episode to be the best ever produced. C'mon... you didn't think that was serious, did you?

S4 E5 Depp Trial  Straight Poop

NBA Youngboy was recently found not guilty of illegally being in possession of a firearm. Anyone in criminal defense knows this is a unicorn of a win, so when one like this happens it makes a big splash. 
Especially when it involves someone who has become quite the celebrity!

Check out this week's episode of Legally Unfiltered, where Franz and Rich speak with Jimmy Manessah and Andre Belanger of Youngboy's defense team and find out how they managed to find this "needle in a haystack."

S4 E6 NBA Youngboy NOT GUILTY Pt. 1 01

What's better than getting a case dismissed? A NOT GUILTY Verdict, that's what!

Check out this special second episode of Legally Unfiltered where Franz and Rich sit down with Jimmy Manasseh and Andre Belanger of the defense team for NBA Youngboy to discuss this recent victory. Exclusively here, on Legally Unfiltered!

S4 E7 NBA Youngboy NOT GUILTY Pt. 2

The controversey regarding the shooting on the set of the film "Rust" just keeps going as Alec Baldwin's lawyers are preparing to go to trial in July of 2024, while the attorneys for Hannah Guiterrez-Reed are trying to secure a new trial in her case. Will Ms. Guiterrez-Reed be called to testify against Baldwin? Would that create legal issues? All this and more, on this fresh new episode of Legally Unfiltered.

S5 E1 Alec Baldwin & the Rust trials

What's going on in the Supreme Court? Lots of stuff! The Trump decision isn't the only thing happening with the highest court in the land. Check out this new episode of Legally Unfiltered as Franz and Rich try to unpack some of the wilder recent decisions from Washington.

S5E2 SCOTUS GONE WILD

Is there really a separation of Church and State? Maybe yes, maybe now. It depends on which state you are talking about. In this all new episode of Legally Unfiltered, our lovable hosts Franz and Richard tackle new laws that put the 10 Commandments in classrooms in Louisiana and make bible study a requirement in Oklahoma schools.

Listen now and be a part of the conversation on the Legally Unfiltered Facebook page and you can follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @legallyunfilter.

S5E3 10 Commandments in Louisiana schools; Mandatory Bible study in Oklahoma

Three Louisiana Chiefs of Police and two others have recently been arrested for supplying fake visas to undocumented individuals. Interestinglhy, Federal Agents made very public arrests during a meeting of Louisiana's police chiefs. 

What's the story? Check it out right here on the newest episode of Legally Unfiltered!

S4 E1 Chiefs Gone Wild

What are the legal questions behind "Stand Your Ground" laws? Can the law be used improperly to protect aggressors? How can someone protect themselves when the police aren't around?  Attorneys Franz Borghardt and Richard Sprinkle take on this hot topic, right here on Legally Unfiltered.

Legally Unfiltered: Stand Your Ground vs. Legalized Aggression

So, you want to start a podcast. You already know how to record and where to publish but what should you know before diving into unfamiliar waters? Can I use my favorite song? Can I just read news articles? Can I say anything I want? Check out this episode of Legally Unfiltered for more.

Legally Unfiltered: Law of Podcasting

Cops Gone Wild - What happens when undercover officers take liberties with dancers during an investigation of a strip club?  Check out this episode of Legally Unfiltered.  You won't believe this story!

Legally Unfiltered: Cops Gone Wild (...at a strip club)

Look no further than the nightly news for an education in the Federal Court system.  Pardons, Pleas, Mistrials and more.  All brought to you by The White House.

Legally Unfiltered - Pardon me? Executive Level Snitching

United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has proposed significant changes to the current Title IX mechanisms for investigating sexual harassment and sexual assualt in school settings.  Attorneys Franz Borghardt and Richard Sprinkle dive into these changes to learn what they mean to the victims, and what they mean for the accused. This is a huge topic, and these changes may affect you or someone you love, so listen in and find out out more in this episode of Legally Unfiltered.

Legally Unfiltered - How Proposed Changes in Title IX Can Affect Sexual Assault Claims

As a rule, jails and prisons monitor inmate telephone conversations.  But what if an inmate needs to speak to his attorney over the phone? What happens to attorney client privilege? Will the jail (the state)share privileged information with the prosecution (also, the state)? Can an accused be assured of effective assistance of counsel if their lawyer cannot assure the client that their discussions are truly confidential because of the monitoring? Does this monitoring require a face-to-face visit with every client, every time?  Tune-in as Franz and Richard dig into jailhouse calls on this episode of Legally Unfiltered.

Legally Unfiltered - Jailhouse Calls: Who else is on the line?

Imagine sitting down, opening up your laptop to jump on wifi, and seeing a network with a very offensive name.  What would you do?  Did the owner of this network violate the law, or are they protected by it?  Attorneys Franz Borghardt and Richard Sprinkle tackle this tough question in this episode of Legally Unfiltered.

Legally Unfiltered: Racist Wifi

We've all seen CSI type shows where scientists rebuild everything about a crime and a defendant from a single footprint, but does art really imitate life?  Do actual crime labs really have the ability to do the things we see on television night after night?  Franz and Rich were curious so they brought in Forensic Scientist and Firearms Expert Charles Watson Jr (yeah, he really is the guy from that TV show about guns) to dispel the myths and misconceptions about crime scene analysis and firearms identification techniques.

In this, the first of a two episode special, special guest Charles Watson explains how crime scene analysis actually works, how certain techniques can be used to prove guilt and innocence, and how forensics labs can come to the wrong conclusions or worse yet, destroy evidence entirely.  Check it out in this week's episode. 

Always unscripted, mostly unedited, and definitely Legally Unfiltered.

Legally Unfiltered: Facts and Fiction - Forensics and Firearms, Part 1

Many people wonder how a criminal defense lawyer can represent a defendant when he or she knows that person is guilty.  Most attorneys in the field get asked that question a lot, and our hosts are no exceptions.  Listen in to this week's episode of Legally Unfiltered to find out how Franz & Richard feel about defending guilty parties and what that means for the rest of us.  Follow, like, share and comment!

Legally Unfiltered - Defending Guilty People

Picture this:  You're arrested and you can't afford an attorney.  The Judge appoints a lawyer for you.  There is a catch though; your appointed lawyer has never handled a criminal case.  Sound crazy? Believe it or not this is actually happening in one Louisiana jurisdiction, and it could happen anywhere.  Check out this episode of Legally Unfiltered to hear our host attorneys Franz and Richard discuss the problems of underfunded public defender offices and how that can affect everyone, even those who aren't in trouble with the law.

Legally Unfiltered - What Happens When There Are No Public Defenders?

We are all quick to judge in the court of the public, but is it right to blame the lawyer for taking his client's case?  Does it mean that the lawyer feels his client is innocent?  Can a lawyer ever defend guilty or innocent personnel without his action being questioned?  In the #MeToo movement, will a lawyer face consequences for representation one accused of sexual battery or rape?

No spoilers allowed!  You'll just have to listen to this week's episode of Legally Unfiltered.

S2E4 Blaming The Lawyer For The Client's Crime.mixdown

President Trump is hinting at pardoning certain military members accused of various war crimes.  But there is a twist...  They haven't been convicted yet.  Can a President commandeer the government's prosecutorial authority over its own military members? 
Also, can the President start a war without the approval of Congress?  What are the limits on Presidential Pardons and War Powers?  This week Attorney hosts Franz and Rich discuss these issues on the latest episode of Legally Unfiltered.

S2E5 Presidential Pardon And War Powers

What happens when our host, Franz Borghardt takes over the microphone at Talk 107.3?  Great things, that's what!  Franz recently did a few days as the morning host of Talk 107.3 in Baton Rouge and he invited Legally Unfiltered Co-Host Richard Sprinkle on to talk about Presidential Tweets and the First Amendment.  You'll have to listen to yourself to find out what happened, but let's just say the airwaves will never be the same.

Franz And Rich On The Radio

Happy New Year!  You know you missed us, and now Franz and Rich are back. On this episode we'll discuss the Police Officer who made a viral social media splash when he faked some anti-police hate speech by posting a picture of his coffee cup which had the message "F***ing Pig" written on it.  What was THAT all about?
Also, we discuss an issue unfolding in the New Orleans Criminal Clerk of Court's office.  Can the Clerk shutdown his office in order to wage a war over funding?  What if that means no one can get bonded out of jail while the office is closed?  We'll take it up right here on this week's episode of Legally Unfiltered so sit back and enjoy.  

And don't forget you can receive your very own Legally Unfiltered coffee cup just for emailing a show topic to legallyunfiltered@gmail.com.  If your idea is used on our show, you get the prize!  It's that simple.  

Until next time, keep it unfiltered.  Legally Unfiltered, that is.

S3 E4 Fing Pig And New Orleans Clerk Shutdown

The courtroom is intended to be the place where fairness is the fundamental ideology and judges are supposed to be the arbiters of justice and equity.  What happens when a Judge turns out to be a blatant racist?  How are we to view judicial decisions that have come down while that judge is on the bench?

...and

How do you pick jurors when you are faced with a situation where you know people will have biases against certain crimes?  In the Harvey Weinstein trial there were numerous issues related to jury selection.    How does a prosecutor or defense attorney assure they are picking the right jury for a particular case?

Your hosts Franz N. Borghardt and Richard Sprinkle tackle some sensitive and tough issues right here on this all new episode of Legally Unfiltered.  Tune in and give it a listen.  Also do not forget, we love getting show ideas from YOU.  We want to know what questions YOU would like answered, so send us a show idea at legallyunfiltered@gmail.com.  If we use it on a show, you will get a set of 2 Legally Unfiltered coffee mugs!  So send us those show topics!  We'll be looking forward to hearing them.

S3 E6 Racism On The Bench And Juror Bias

The pandemic is upon us, but we have one last show ready to go.  Franz and Rich sat down last week to discuss the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on life as we know it.  Things are going to be much different that what we are all used to, but we can all get through this if we stay focused and (don't) stick together.  From restaurant closures to court closures, we all need to think about how we go about life from here on out.  Check out this episode of legally unfiltered.  We promise we will strive to keep the shows coming even if we are recording remotely.  

Stay safe, wash your hands, and stay apart from each other!

S3 E9 Pandemic Unfiltered

Quarantined... not much fun.  Especially if you are a pastor who really wants to hold church services.  Recently a Pastor in Central, Louisiana was issued summons for 6 counts of violating the Governor's stay at home order.  Is this a constitutional violation?  If so, is it a permissible one?  Can he be held criminally or civilly liable for anyone who contracted the disease at his church?

These questions and many more, this week on Legally Unfiltered!  Tune in as your hosts, Franz and Rich, along with special guest Jarrett Ambeau discuss this hot topic.  It's sure to be interesting.

S3 E10 Church And COVID - 19

What if a vaccine were developed and approved for use on humans, and the government REQUIRED everyone to get it?  Would you? Would you refuse? What if there were penalties for disobeying this order? Can the government force you to place things into your body? 
Find out on this all new episode of Legally Unfiltered!  Your hosts, Franz N. Borghardt and Richard Sprinkle discuss this very real possibility right here on the show.  Grab a drink, get comfortable and check out this episode of Legally Unfiltered.

S3 E13 Mandatory Vaccines

Even wondered how a Supreme Court Nomination hearing is supposed to work?  If you watched the hearings for Amy Coney Barrett, you may be wondering "Is this how it is supposed to be?" Spoiler alert - It isn't.
Check out this episode where your hosts Franz and Rich dig into the recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearings and clear up some of the misconceptions that you may have formed after watching that debacle.
All right here, on this new episode of Legally Unfiltered!

S3 E14 Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings

Aside from obvious exceptions, what you do in your own home is your business, right? Likewise, what you have in your home is your business right? What about your bedroom? Is what you lawfully have in your own bedroom your business? Not according to one Parish in Louisiana.
Recently a young student was suspended from school because while logged on to virtual school, the teacher saw a BB gun in the boy's room. 

You read that right... a young boy had a BB gun in his room... Shocking, right? What you may find more shocking is that this happened to yet another student from a different school, in that same Parish!  The government's justification?  Those bedrooms are extensions of the classroom. 

Think about that for a second... then tune in to this latest episode of Legally Unfiltered. You can bet Franz and Rich have some opinions about this.  Enjoy and as always, keep it Unfiltered!

S3 E15 Virtual Classrooms And BB Guns

When the media wants to know information from government entities, they typically file public information requests. These are usually granted, unless there is some very good reason to deny them. What happens when the press wants to know about a sexual harassment investigation within the office of the Louisiana Attorney General? Should the reporter be granted information? Does the public have a right to know how its employees are behaving? All this and more, on this all new episode of Legally Unfiltered!

S3 E16 Attorney General Sues Reporter Over Public Records Request

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