Expert Testimony and Rule 403—Some Advice From ‘Down Under’
Prof. Jules Epstein makes the case for testing whether an Australian approach to expert testimony could bring added potency to Pennsylvania’s Rule 403. Read More
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Gilgo Beach Murders: 5 Most Disturbing Pieces of Evidence Found in Alleged Serial Killer’s Home
What did investigators find in the home of the Gilgo Beach serial murder suspect? Prof. Jules Epstein joins Law&Crime’s Sidebar podcast to sort through the pieces of the puzzle. Watch
Former Ballerina Accused of Murdering Her Husband – The Story So Far
A former ballerina facing murder charges in Florida is claiming self-defense and leaning on that state’s stand-your-ground law. Prof. Jules Epstein unpacks the story so far on Law & Crime’s Sidebar podcast. Watch
Idaho Student Murders: 5 Reasons Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Bryan Kohberger
Prof. Jules Epstein joins Law&Crime’s Sidebar podcast to discuss the capital case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four college students in Idaho in November 2022. Watch
YNW Melly could get death penalty more easily than others
Jury selection is underway in the Florida murder trial of rapper YNW Melly – which, as Prof. Jules Epstein explains, will be stacked in favor of the death penalty thanks to a new Florida law. Read More
Evidence, Advocacy and ‘Carroll v. Trump’: Weighing the Forms of Proof
Prof. Jules Epstein takes a look at how the rules of evidence shaped the outcome in Carroll v. Trump. Read More
“A Courtroom Is a Really Lousy Place to Decide Science”
Prof. Jules Epstein joins criticism of an evidentiary standard that requires judges to evaluate scientific testimony: “A courtroom is a really lousy place to decide science.” Read More
Should Pennsylvania abolish the death penalty?
Prof. Jules Epstein makes the case for abolition of the death penalty in PA as “just, smart, moral, and good criminal justice policy.” Read More
Can police tell if drivers are stoned? With new ruling in N.J., the debate continues.
New Jersey has tightened its standards for admitting expert testimony on matters of medicine or science. Pennsylvania, says Prof. Jules Epstein, has not. Read More
‘Your Advocacy Could Backfire’: These 2 Lawyers Flubbed Their High-Profile Cases
What happens when zealous advocacy goes awry? While getting jurors’ attention is critical, says Prof. Jules Epstein, using crude language to do so is ill-advised. Read More
