Dean Sheridan and practising barrister Michael Trevelyan talk over some crazy, quirky and interesting court/legal cases from around the world, having fun and learning a little something about the legal system along the way.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of the 911 dispatcher being charged with manslaughter for refusing to send an ambulance.Mike presents his "What Happened Next?" segment involving one company trying to bankrupt another and finally they analyse the crime statistics on mother's day...is it really the lowest day for crime in the U.S.A.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of an American football coach who was fired for praying at the end of game.Mike presents "what happened next?" exploring a land dispute with strange circumstances and they analyse the shooting of a doctor for accidentally making a patient ejaculate during a prostate exam.
This week, Dean and Barrister Mike are joined by a guest: Barrister Rebecca Keeves.In this week's episode they discuss the recent overturning of Roe v Wade,Mike updates us with "What Happened Next?" revisiting the governments plans to send refugees to Rwanda & finally they ponder why a woman would attempt to murder her husband because he had images of her when she was skinnier.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the current copyright issues surrounding Mariah Carey's classic Christmas hit and the new Top Gun Sequel,Mike presents "What Do You Think Will Happen Next?" discussing the decision for all asylum seekers seeking asylum in Britain to be sent to Rwanda, and finally they analyse the likelihood of a moose being capable of murder.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike revisit the Depp v Heard trial discussing it post-verdict, Mike presents his "what happened next?" segment asking how severe a punishment must be for contempt of court.Finally they discuss the quick thinking of a store owner who asked a group of robbers to return in a few hours when he would have more money.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of an Indian couple suing their son for not supplying grandkids, Mike presents his "what happens next?" segment where you find out the punishment for fraudulent bankruptcy in 1748 scotland.The pair ponder why a woman would kill her husband after writing a blog about "how to murder your husband" and finally Mike informs on a rather Orwellian policing practice that has been going on in the UK without us knowing.
In this week's episode Dean and Lawyer Mike discuss the case of a gentleman claiming sexual harassment for being described as bald.Mike presents his 'What Happens Next' segment pertaining to the early days of internet trolling and finally the boys ponder a world where dogs are legally obliged to wear pants.
In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Roe vs Wade and its relevance in the current climate. Mike also presents his 'What Happened Next?' case involving a drunken roofer & finally the pair ponder how you could be sent to prison for the murder of someone who is still alive.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Buck vs Bell, Mike presents his "What Happened Next?" segment with a very Agatha Christie twist,they look back at archaic laws that stuck around longer than they probably should, and finally they morn the loss of Abraham Lincoln's Dog, Fido.
Holding Court returns after our Easter break!In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the legal implications of the 'Slap Heard Around the World'; Mike presents his "what happens next" segment; they analyse the current Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial; and finally, they ask themselves 'what is the correct response to someone who keeps spoiling the end of books you are reading?'
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss how asking Siri a question could be used against you in court, Mike presents a harrowing case of roof theft, they analyse the power of Judges in America and finally, they ponder why acts have to be passed when people are just too polite.
In this week's episode, Dean and barrister Mike discuss the Tennessee ban on atheists running for office. Mike presents the case of Akena Adoko vs Mr. Lewis. They analyse the film “My Cousin Vinny” and its portrayal of the legal process and finally they ponder why a burglar would take the time to log onto Facebook whilst robbing a house.
In this week's episode, Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the case of a kidnapper who sued his prisoners. Mike presents how urinating in a market place can have negative consequences. They ponder what would make a man freed because of a documentary, later sue that documentary. Finally, how did a man fake 3 seperate DNA tests?
In this episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the law that until 2017 allowed the US government to read citizens' emails after 180 days. Mike regales us with colourful made up history of Lord Harley, they look at the real legal story behind the new film "The Duke" and finally how a prosthetic limb could be used to further someones nefarious agenda.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss Iron Maiden's lawsuit against Ion Maiden, Mike presents judges behaving badly, they analyse how bestiality got the film "The Shape of Water" out of legal trouble and finally they expose the true nature of the medieval law of Prema Nocta as portrayed in the film "Braveheart".
In this weeks episode Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss false advertising in film trailers, Mike shines light on unprofessional barristers, they ponder a legal case involving ageism and nicknames in the workplace and finally they answer the question on the legality of flying with the aid of helium balloons.
One year to the day since the first episode of Holding Court!Dean and Mike discuss whether cows are legal tender, Mike presents his "what happened next" segment involving a newly wed couple, Dean and Mike analyse the Satanic Temple's issue with the latest Sabrina TV series and finally they ponder the crimes of Woody Harrelson's father.
In this week's episode Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the case of a boy too wealthy for manslaughter.Mike presents two different 'What happens next?' cases involving parking fines and Prince Albert's art collection.Dean and Mike also analyse the case of a woman who didn't realise divorce would terminate her marriage and finally they muse over the guard dog who failed at guarding.
In this episode, Dean and Mike discuss legal issues with the living dead of India, Mike explains what you owe the council if you live on a boat, they muse over the legal implications of inciting your own murder via chatroom and finally they ponder the damage one can cause adding peanut butter to your fist before punching someone with nut allergies!
In the first podcast of the new series, Dean and Mike discuss sentences for attempted murder, Mike explains how petty neighbours can be, they analyse the issues with jurors seeking the aid of spirits and they ponder the importance of catching a Snorlax over stopping a crime.
In this weeks episode Dean and Practising barrister Mike discuss the Ohio case of if Santa Claus is real? Mike presents his what happens next segment involving a very inebriated woman and a change of clothes, Dean and Mike analyse employee liability for Christmas parties and finally ponder the strange but heart warming case of a drug addict who broke into a home and put up their Christmas decorations.
In this Weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike revisit the Kyle Rittenhouse trial after the verdict, Mike present his “What happens next” section and also gives a short “What to buy for the Lawyer in your life” Christmas gift list, Finally Dean and Mike discuss that time Elmo testified in front of congress.
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of Nirvana's estate being sued by the now adult baby from the Nevermind album artwork, Mike presents a law about travelling in public transport whilst unwell, Dean and Mike analyse the case of Gary Plauche who murdered someone on Camera and finally they review the case of a contortionist thief.
In this weeks podcast Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the Miss France competition being sued for workplace discrimination, Mike presents his what happens next involving disabled golfing, They analyze the ongoing trial in America of Kyle Rittenhouse and finally Dean and Mike ponder the implications of defecating in cinema confectionary items.
In this weeks spooky special Dean and Barrister Mike are joined by practising Barrister Rebecca Keeves, they discuss the Salem Witch trials, Mike presents a “What happens next” with a paranormal twist, they analyse restrictions on “Video Nasties”In the UK and Horror movie effects on young children and finally they comment on how far is too far with your Halloween Decorations!
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of P&G v HMRC to prove Pringles are not Crisps/Potato chips but are in fact a savory snack, Mike presents the this weeks what happens next and the importance of village cricket, Dean and Mike talk about the recent tragedy on the set of the film "rust" where the director of photography was accidentally fatally shot and finally they explore the news that 7221 penises were seized on a Nigerian ship.
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of a french man who sued Uber for causing the breakdown of his marriage, Mike presents his latest what happens next segment, they analyse the issues surround defending yourself in court and finally they ponder the meaning of art as they discuss the case of the artist who took a museums money and supplied them with blank canvases.
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the current time restrictions to online gaming in China, Mike presents this week's “what happened next” featuring a law suit against an airline. They review the film “Worth” based on the true story of the lawyer tasked with fairly distributing compensation to the families of the victims of 9/11 and finally they analyse the case of a robber who handed himself in to movie extras dressed as police officers.
In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike examine the famous case of Donoghue vs Stevenson, Mike presents a new segment called “What happened next?”, Dean and Mike review the current case of Marvel studios suing for the rights to their biggest characters and finally they discuss the time Walt Disney hired eleven dwarves to appear as Pinocchio at the premiere of the film.
In this week's episode Dean and Barrister Mike Trevelyan discuss the case of a man who built a tank on his land aiming at the council offices in London. They analyse the case of Summers v. Tice concerning liability for an accident whilst out bird shooting and finally they ponder the story of a man who died eating too many cockroaches in an attempt to win a python.
In this week's episode, Dean and Barrister Mike explore the case of the French company liable for the death of an employee having sex on a business trip. They review the shocking failure of the legal system during the case of Andrew Bagby and his son Zachary, and they discuss the man who kidnapped a scientist to give his dog immortality.
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of a gentleman fined for owning a Panther tank from world war 2, the controversial case of Shamima Begum who left England to Join ISIS and now wishes to return and the Texan law for owning more than 6 sex toys, as discussed this week below is the Link to sponsor our previous guest and Barrister Olivia Appleby for the Brighton Marathon,https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=OliviaMayApplebyBrightonM21&pageUrl=2
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the case of a man suing his parents for binning his porn collection, the real story behind the film "the Exorcism of Emily Rose" and the subsequent court case and how a colander could be used to extract a confession.
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss how you can stop someone suing you by mentioning penis size, how the hangover part 2 came into legalHot water for a face tattoo and the woman who mutilated a rapists genitalia.
In this Weeks episode Dean and Barrister Michael discuss the insane PR practices of ex video game company Acclaim, the Moral and legal quandary of relationships whilst undercover and finally the undercover cops who tried to arrest other undercover cops (there may also be brief mention of Mouse trap and Cocaine Bears)
In this week's episode Dean and Mike discuss the case of a man wrongly accused of making love to a pig, the shocking ongoing case of internet LOLcow Chris Chan and some of the issues surrounding it and finally they ponder the case of a lawyer who accidentally killed themselves proving how someone could accidentally kill themselves (also a brief dive into Japanese Samurai).
In this week's episode Dean and Mike discuss the ongoing issue of Activision Blizzard and their employee relations, centurions and gladiators being arrested for fighting outside of the colosseum...in 2011, and they analyse the case of a gentleman meowing through Kiera Knightley's letterbox.
In this weeks episode Dean and Barrister Mike discuss the ongoing legal case between Black Widow and Disney, Mike relives the events of the 101 Dalmatian book sequel on quite the tangent, they examine the case of a polish killer who wrote about his crimes in a novel and finally the case of a Scottish gentleman who robbed a bank but stopped to pet a dog on his way home!
In this episode, Dean and practising Barrister Mike discuss the legal issues facing Gwyneth Paltrow's company Goop, the healing power of crystals, the legality of video game mods and an unusual illegal seaside activity
In this episode, Dean and barrister Mike discuss the use of weapons by police in the context of the fourth amendment, the ironic piracy of music for a famous anti-piracy advert and examine the story of hospital deaths caused by janitors unplugging life support machines!
In this week's episode, Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss the ongoing legal issues with Britney Spears and her conservatorship, Stalin's show trials during the great purge, and finally they analyse the arrest of a lady for defecating on her boss's desk after winning the lottery.
In this weeks episode Dean apologises for last week, we are joined by our guest Practising barrister Rebecca Keeves, the group discuss the recent release of Bill Cosby, Mike, Dean and Rebecca ponder the thought process of taking 15 cats on a road trip and finally how a coconut could find itself detained!
In this weeks episode Dean and Practising Barrister Mike discuss assault by Pineapple, The Worlds most litigious Man who sued the Guinness world book of Records and the conundrum of how many penises are too many penises for a morgue worker to keep?
In this week's episode Dean Sheridan and barrister Mike Trevelyan examine the case of a man sued posthumously after parts of his body hit a bystander...after he was hit by a train. They discuss people's rights when accusations are made against them for severe offences and found not guilty and they analyse what would drive a man to practice karate...on swans.
This week Dean and Mike discuss the case of George Bates who was sentenced to death for spoon theft. They analyse the story of a British worker who sued their employer for not being invited to pizza Friday and they review the case of a Georgian gentlemen who shot an armadillo...only to have it ricochet and hit his mother in law!
This week, Dean and Mike have a special guest: Practising Criminal barrister Olivia-May Appleby. They discuss Kim Kardashian's recent heartbreaking news, The case of the man hanged because of a comma, the controversial law passed due to the Son of Sam killings in the 1970s and finally, the donkey locked up for violent acts.
In this weeks episode Dean and practising barrister Mike discuss if you can buy stolen Goods if they are no longer stolen, Is it a breach of contract if your lover tricks you into having a child and they ponder how annoying a group of children have to be to be freed by a kidnapper.
In this weeks episode we discuss the case of St Ives the patron Saint of lawyers, we chat about the hooters waitress who won a toy Yoda and the case of murder by social media Game requests.
In this week's episode Dean Sheridan and Barrister Michael Trevelyan discuss the case of a man whose house disappears in Ireland. They dive into the rights of trespassers on your land and analyse the terrible first date of a Texas man which led to threats of legal action.
In This weeks episode Dean Sheridan and Barrister Michael Trevelyan Discuss the case of a woman who tried to Sue the Wendy's restaurant franchise by planting a severed finger in her food, They analyze the case of two Girls sued for delivering cookies to their neighbor and finally they discuss the unbelievable Crime of throwing alligators through drive thru windows!
This week Dean and Mike discuss the current post office debacle, the case of the Hollywood silver fox farm, they discuss the Japanese Cannibal unrepentant for his crime who walks free to this day and they break open the sinister criminal underbelly of the parrots.