Becoming Counsel

Review of Stolen Property, Forgery, Bad Checks, and Credit Card Fraud

Comparing Theft by False Pretenses, Embezzlement, and Larceny by Trick

Review of Theft by False Pretenses

High-level overview of Embezzlement

Quick break down of Larceny by Trick.

In this episode, we will discuss extortion, coercion and blackmail.

In this episode we review robbery.

This episode breaks down Larceny

We discuss the basics of theft crimes, covering key offenses like larceny, robbery, and embezzlement. Learn how property is taken and what distinguishes custody, possession, and title in theft cases.

In this episode, we break down four major crimes: aggravated assault, mayhem, kidnapping, and false imprisonment.

In this episode, we break down the key differences between criminal battery and criminal assault. You'll learn the elements of each crime, how intent plays a role, common defenses, and how real-world…

In this episode, we break down the complex world of manslaughter in criminal law. Learn the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, explore key legal concepts like heat-of-passion …

In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of criminal homicide—what it is, how it’s classified, and what prosecutors must prove to secure a conviction.

In this episode, we break down the building blocks of criminal liability: the guilty act (actus reus), the guilty mind (mens rea), and causation.

In this episode, I break down how crimes are classified—felonies vs. misdemeanors, malum prohibitum vs. malum in se, and how intent plays a role. It’s a quick review to help me (and maybe you) stay s…

I’ll keep this simple. I’m not an expert, I’m not a licensed attorney—I’m just a guy who didn’t pass the bar on my first try. I need a way to review key legal concepts on the go, whether I’m commutin…