Off The Record

About Off The Record

We talk candidly "off the record" on practical advice, and provide insight on issues across the legal landscape. As counsel for the defense, we speak from a position of authority, giving our audience the info they need to make the best decisions for themselves. With a variety of hosts and personalities, our discussions give you the opportunity to learn something new and offer a different point of view.

Publisher

Imhoff and Associates

Category

business · education · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2022

Latest episode

1 Feb 2024

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Feb 2024

   The Art of Defense: An Introduction to Imhoff and Associates

   Imhoff and Associate’s Shannon Dorvall, general counsel and Shannon Leis, managing attorney, introduce us to Imhoff and Associates through their experiences with the firm as well as their appreciation for it’s commitments to justice. What you will hear Introduction Second chair Ethos and its application Quotes “Human connection is one of the reasons why our firm is amazing” Mentioned Imhoff and Associates (https://www.criminalattorney.com/) If you enjoyed this episode of Off The Record Podcast, make sure to subscribe and drop us a five-star review.

2. 

   1 Jan 2024

   The Impact of AI on the Criminal Justice System - A Technological Revolution

   Shannon Dorvall, counsel for defense at Imhoff & Associates and Shannon Leis, managing attorney of Imhoff and Associates take a deep dive into the pros and cons of AI technology in the criminal justice system. What you will hear AI and how it can help criminal defense lawyers AI challenges and considerations Access to justice AI gone wrong sample case Ethical concerns and predictive AI Types of AI and AI learning Jury selection Photographic use of AI and Daubert Quotes “AI tends to make racially biased decisions.” “A lawyer should be aware of changes in the law in its practice, including any benefits or risks associated with relevant technology.” “AI is not perfect. It is based on human intelligence and you know humans are nothing if not flawed.” Mentioned Imhoff and Associates (https://www.criminalattorney.com/) Daubert standard Mata vs. Avianca (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/nyregion/avianca-airline-lawsuit-chatgpt.html) If you enjoyed this episode of Off The Record Podcast, make sure to subscribe and drop us a five-star review.

3. 

   1 Jan 2023

   Shannon Leis - Truths and Misconceptions about your Miranda Rights

   Shannon Leis is the managing attorney of Imhoff and Associates and your host for today’s show. In this episode we are discussing Miranda warnings. We'll discuss the origination, substance, subsequent decisions, and the future of Miranda. What you will hear Miranda Warnings history and definition When the warning must be provided Interrogation and evidence of guilt The Public Safety Exception The Jailhouse Informant Exception Violating a right v violating a rule protecting a right The future of Miranda warnings Alito, Clarence Thomas and stripping protections for the rights and remedies of the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments Quotes “Miranda was one of several groundbreaking decisions aimed at protecting the right to the accused handed down by the Warren Court that fundamentally changed criminal procedure.” “A traffic stop is not considered custody. Police are not required to provide Miranda warnings for an investigative stop and although these warnings are not required, that does not mean anything you say can't be used against you, because it certainly will. So be mindful of your mouth when the officer is asking questions, assume everything you do and say is being recorded and will be used against you.” “While Miranda remains settled law, the effect of these subsequent decisions prevents Miranda from protecting people from police abuse, especially members of marginalized communities as it was intended to.” “If you're interrogated in custody without Miranda warnings and make a statement, then testify at trial and give contradictory testimony, the prosecutor can use your statement to impeach the testimony in court. “It is now irrelevant whether a suspect was cognitively or mentally impaired at the time, they waived their rights as long as police coercion is not involved.” “To exercise your right to remain silent, you are required to speak…..So you need to invoke your right to remain silent in order to prevent your silence from being used against you.” “No one should ever speak to law enforcement without a lawyer. They are not there to help you despite what they might claim. They can lie to you. They can trick you. Do not speak to law enforcement without a lawyer.” “False confessions of people proven factually innocent by DNA account for 29% of wrongful convictions.” “Miranda is important and necessary. It should be built upon and strengthened, not weakened.” Mentioned Arizona v Miranda 1966 Warren Court Gideon v Wainwright Harry v New York 1971 Rhode Island v Innis 1980 New York v Quarles 1984 Illinois v Perkins 1990 Marilyn v Shatzer 2010 Berghuis v Thompkins 2010 Salinas v Texas 2013 Vega v Tico 2022 Dickerson v United States Map v Ohio Imhoff and Associates (https://www.criminalattorney.com/) California Penal Code 4.22 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=422) If you enjoyed this episode of Off The Record Podcast, make sure to subscribe and drop us a five-star review.

4. 

   1 Dec 2022

   Watch What You Say: Inadvertent Terrorist Threats and the Era of Social Media

   Austin Wallace, attorney and case manager at Imhoff and Associates, discusses the crime of terrorist or criminal threats and the impact of social media in these types of cases and convictions. What you will hear 1:05 Defining criminal threats and terroristic threats 1:51 Penal code statutes 3:01 Misconceptions and general misunderstanding of the statutes 5:26 Consequences of conviction 6:45 Social media’s impact on convictions 9:02 Case examples 11:47 Advice Quotes “Every jurisdiction in the country, every state, every county municipality, even at the federal level has criminal statutes that make it illegal to threaten violence towards other private citizens.” “I didn't mean, and I didn't do, it is not a sound defense.” “Social media has changed things and so, what used to be a really difficult case to prosecute because it was he said, she said, is now way easier because of screenshots from social media posts or DM messages or threads of Snapchat or Instagram or Discord. That is hard, as attorneys, to defend against.” “What was, prior to social media, just a high school beef is now being charged criminally as a felony.” “So the rule of thumb that I like to apply to it is, Do not say anything to anyone else on social media that you would not say if a law enforcement officer was standing right next to you in person.” Mentioned Imhoff and Associates (https://www.criminalattorney.com/) California Penal Code 4.22 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=422) If you enjoyed this episode of Off The Record Podcast, make sure to subscribe and drop us a five-star review.

5. 

   1 Nov 2022

   Know Your Rights: What to Do When Pulled Over for A Suspected DUI

   Shannon Dorvall, counsel for defense at Imhoff & Associates, offers helpful advice and information on what to know if you are pulled over for a suspected DUI. What you will hear You have the right to remain silent. Provide information calmly and carefully Decide whether or not to participate in the field sobriety test. Choose between breath or blood test What happens with a refusal Be aware of cameras Quotes “You have a right to remain silent. You should use it .” “Field sobriety tests are not designed for you to pass. They are designed for you to fail. Overconfidence generally works against you.” “Most people metabolism at .02 per hour depending on size and weight and how used to alcohol you are, all sorts of things.” "People ask, "What should I do breath or blood." The answer is, it depends on what you have in your system. How much you drank and when you stopped drinking."

6. 

   1 Oct 2022

   How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record

   Tyler Templeton, case manager at Imhoff & Associates, offers helpful advice and information on what to know if you are charged with a DUI. What you will hear Understanding you have 2 records The challenges of a DUI on your record Record relief and different states DMV record vs criminal record The 2 separate arenas housing your records Consider the aftermath if you are charged with a DUi Quotes “DUI’s are notoriously difficult to either seal or expunge.” “There’s 2 arenas every time you get a DUI. You gotta deal with the court and the criminal and then also the administrative side. The biggest thing to remember is you gotta know who you’re dealing with.” “Just about anybody can get charged with a DUI and even people who aren't drunk sometimes.”

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