Videos tagged with Evidence Admissibility

This video discusses the legal case of Wendy Hicks, who was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of Caleb Adams. An appeals court has granted her a new trial, citing that explicit text messages and photos presented to the jury unfairly influenced their decision, potentially causing them to rule based on personal feelings rather than the justification of self-defense. The case highlights the complexities of evidence admissibility and its impact on jury deliberations in self-defense scenarios.

Massad Ayoob and Bill Wilson, with high authority, discuss the significant legal risks associated with using hand-loaded ammunition for self-defense. They emphasize that factory ammunition provides a crucial advantage in legal proceedings, particularly concerning Gunshot Residue (GSR) testing and the perception of intent by prosecutors. The discussion highlights how hand-loads can complicate forensic analysis and potentially be deemed 'manufactured evidence,' jeopardizing a defendant's case.