Is This Legal?
Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in true crime events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered. Credit to Jason Tohtz for his stellar sound engineering and epic original podcast compositions.
Is This Legal?
Ep. 45 You'd Have to be Crazy: The Insanity Defense
Attorneys Colin McCallin and Russell Hebets go crazy on the latest episode of Is This Legal. The insanity defense to criminal charges has been around for thousands of years, but has gone through major transformations throughout the years. The guys at Hebets and McCallin talk the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan by John Hinkley Jr., what happens when someone is found not guilty by reason of insanity, and how difficult it is for defendants to mount an insanity defense. Kick back and go nuts listening!