COJ #35 - Ethics Of Jailhouse Calls and The REAL Update About Stephen Smith's Case

Published: June 20, 2023, 4:05 a.m.

b"In today\\u2019s episode, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell\\u2014 and everyone\\u2019s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about Judge Carmen Mullen\\u2019s misguided recognition from the Innocence Project, whether inmate calls should be released to the public, misinformation in the Stephen Smith case and the latest updates in the investigation into his death.\\n\\nEric, Liz and Mandy also talk about the issue of inmate privacy and whether releasing inmate calls represent an infringement of people\\u2019s rights and how it applies to a horrific case involving a fatal DUI in the Charleston, South Carolina area that left a bride dead and severely injured a groom. The couple was driving away from the happiest day in their lives when a 25-year-old woman, whose BAC was allegedly almost three times the legal limit, plowed into their golf cart.\\n\\nLater on in the show we dispel some misinformation that\\u2019s being reported in the Stephen Smith case and clarify what\\u2019s really going on there.\\n\\nEric gives us some advice on how to avoid getting overcharged by your attorney. While Liz and I share some tips to get your case championed by reporters to get some well-needed sunshine\\u2026\\xa0\\n\\nLet's get into it!\\n\\nOH! And if you have an answer to our new Quiz Segment... send it to info@lunasharkmedia.com.\\xa0What other states have secret Disciplinary Councils to investigate and determine sanctions against lawyers and judges?\\n\\nFind us on social media:\\nTwitter.com/mandymatney\\xa0-\\xa0Twitter.com/elizfarrell\\xa0-\\xa0Twitter.com/theericbland\\nhttps://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/\\nYouTube\\n\\n\\n*The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"