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Did Lindsay Clancy actually get a fair trial?Her trial ended with a mistrial after seven days of deliberations, but what jurors are now saying raises some serious questions.According to jurors who have spoken publicly, the jury was split 11–1 in favor of finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. Even more controversial, the foreperson says the lone holdout acknowledged having reasonable doubt but still refused to change his position.The defense tried to have the judge investigate or remove the holdout juror, arguing that he wasn't properly applying the reasonable-doubt standard. Th...

What do police officers really think during traffic stops, interrogations, and criminal investigations?Former police officer and correctional officer Andrew Skoklo pulls back the curtain on what actually happens behind the badge. From how officers can tell when someone may be lying to the interrogation tactics police are legally allowed to use, Andrew shares firsthand experiences from his career in law enforcement.He also explains why talking too much can be one of the biggest mistakes an innocent person makes, why detectives intentionally ask questions they already know the answers to, what...

Think you can lie to a police officer without them noticing?Experienced officers and investigators spend years talking to suspects, witnesses, victims, and people trying to hide something. And sometimes, it’s not the lie itself that gives someone away, it’s what happens around it.Changing details. Overexplaining simple questions. A story that sounds almost too rehearsed. Details that don’t match the evidence. Or a completely different answer when the same question is asked another way.A former police officer and investigator explains the behaviors that can make cops suspic...

Former police officer, corrections officer, Navy veteran, and investigator Andrew Skoklo answers some of the internet’s most-asked questions about police, prison, crime, and what actually happens behind the badge. Can cops tell when you’re lying? What’s the #1 mistake people make during a traffic stop? What should you NEVER say after getting arrested? Do police officers treat other cops differently? What happens when a bodycam doesn’t match the police report? And does seeing your first dea* body change you? After years of working in law enforcement, corrections, and criminal investigations, Andrew gives his pers...

Missouri criminal defense attorneys Christopher Combs, Matthew Brown, and Martell Turner from Combs Waterkotte recently sat down to discuss all things criminal defense. In this video, they go over twelve of the most common questions related to criminal defense and the role of your lawyer.Do I need a criminal defense attorney in Missouri?When should I hire a criminal defense lawyer in Missouri?What does a criminal defense attorney do in Missouri?How can a criminal defense lawyer help me?What's the difference between a public defender and a private attorney?Should I hire a lawyer before...

Missouri criminal defense attorneys Christopher Combs, Matthew Brown, and Martell Turner from Combs Waterkotte recently sat down to discuss all things criminal defense.In this video, they discuss Missouri investigative procedure and how to handle law enforcement contacts.Combs Waterkotte Criminal Defense FirmCriminal Defense Lawyer in St. Louis, MOFelony Lawyer in St. LouisMisdemeanor Lawyer in St. LouisDWI/DUI Lawyer in St. LouisDrug Charges and Possession Lawyer in St. LouisGun Charges Lawyer in St. LouisDomestic Violence Lawyer in St. LouisIf you've been charged with a crime in St. Louis or anywhere in Missouri, give us...

Missouri Arrests, Police Contact, and Investigations.Missouri criminal defense attorneys Christopher Combs, Matthew Brown, and Martell Turner from Combs Waterkotte recently sat down to discuss all things criminal defense. In this video, they discuss Missouri investigative procedure and how to handle law enforcement contacts.Combs Waterkotte Criminal Defense FirmDomestic Violence Lawyer in St. Louis, MODrug Charges and Possession Lawyer in St LouisGun Charges Lawyer in St. LouisGun Charges Lawyer in St. LouisFelony Lawyer in St. LouisJuvenile Crimes Lawyer in St. LouisMisdemeanor Lawyer in St. LouisOrders of Protection Lawyer St. Louis, MOProbation Violations in St. LouisSex Crimes...

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