Episode thirteen of the second season of the Podcast on Crimes Against Women wraps up our domestic violence series with the Honorable Roberto Cañas, currently in private practice at the law firm of Lisa E. McKnight P.C., and former presiding judge of County Criminal Court #10 in Dallas County. In this episode, Judge Cañas discusses the many different types of abuse that occur in the courtroom, shares previous experiences he has had where abusers have attempted to weaponize the legal system, explores how the defense can aid in the process of litigation abuse, and delves into proposed bills that are currently being reviewed that will combat courtroom abuse. Finally, Judge Cañas expounds on how the current pandemic has shifted his work, and how he continues to work to educate victims so that they are able to circumvent the tactics of courtroom and legal system abuse.
Episode thirteen of the second season of the Podcast on Crimes Against Women wraps up our domestic violence series with the Honorable Roberto Cañas, currently in private practice at the law firm of Lisa E. McKnight P.C., and former presiding judge of County Criminal Court #10 in Dallas County. In this episode, Judge Cañas discusses the many different types of abuse that occur in the courtroom, shares previous experiences he has had where abusers have attempted to weaponize the legal system, explores how the defense can aid in the process of litigation abuse, and delves into proposed bills that are currently being reviewed that will combat courtroom abuse. Finally, Judge Cañas expounds on how the current pandemic has shifted his work, and how he continues to work to educate victims so that they are able to circumvent the tactics of courtroom and legal system abuse.