Criminal defense attorneys from the Virginia Beach law firm Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC discuss criminal law issues.
We had Ramin on the pod 2 years ago when he was running for office. He's back to discuss all things Norfolk (politics, successes, controversies) and why WK Pod is the dopest podcast on Earth, ya hurd.
Global soccer icon Freddy Adu comes through to discuss contracts and to absorb my fanboy energy. It was the best of times
Ex-Virginia Beach SWAT Officer Laura Hanson joins us for a candid conversation about the traumatic experience of entering Building 2 at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center during the May 2019 mass shooting. She discusses her new book "Why I Went In" and the need for the destigmatization of mental health counseling in the law enforcement community.
W&K discusses the best legal defenses for Disney's beloved heroes and reviled villains. Join us on a magic carpet ride as we mount legal defenses to Woody's attempted malicious wounding of Buzz, Beast's abduction charges, and Jafar macking on a 16-year-old Princess Jasmine.
New season, who dis? W&K discusses jury trials in Virginia. We're hoping it's part 1 of a series on jury trials because it's probably the most important criminal defense topic that exists. Who knows though? Maybe we'll move on to something else bc we do what we want. Pretty sick, bro. Anyway, it's been a long time since our last pod episode and we've missed you.
Pastor James Simpson was convicted of armed robbery in '92. Then I ran into him in court and heard his life story and it was tiiiiight. Hear his story and learn how being labeled a criminal doesn't mean you're a criminal 4 life. And listen to what it means to be REDEEMED
W&K breaks down their top tips for keeping clients happy. It's an art wrapped in a science. Listen to us spit the real and be a better person at the end. Or just f**k off. Whatever bro
Deputy Steve has seen it all. Judges administering wrath and pain, inmates crying for mommy, subpar defense attorneys bumbling like blathering idiots, etc. Listen to the tales he tells and be forever changed.
Tom Murphy is retired. But if you want the REAL...then you need to listen to the realest OG of all time
Jason Marks is a very well-known journalist. See what happens when he steps into the WK dojo with his 7 Emmy Awards. Welcome to heck Jason
Last season we bitched about stuff that pisses us off. I guess the legislature listens to WK Pod because most of that shit got changed right quick. So, listen up legislature, here's 5 more things that REALLY piss us off.
Head VB Prosecutor Colin Stolle comes through and punches us in the nuts with his knowledge. He keeps it
Megan Zwisohn is running for head Norfolk prosecutor. Her opponent Ramin was recently on (see last episode). Megan breaks down the "for real for real" and keeps it
W&K kicks it with the one and only Ramin "Probably Future Head Norfolk Prosecutor" Fatehi. Or maybe he won't be...WHO TF KNOWS? Either way we have booty loads of fun chopping up many choppable legal issues including justice reform. Tune in to find out what happens next gumshoes...
Officer Steve steps over the thin blue line and enters the WK Dojo to discuss dat cop life (including traffic stops, standing butt to butt, etc.). I promise he's a real life cop and he's super dope. Come thru or he'll arrest you for being a biiiiiiish.
Darnell Basnight from Liberty Bail Bonds discusses what it's like to be a real life bondsman who keeps it
W&K talks to the mayor of Virginia Beach about Pharrell and Pharrell-related topics, keeping it
Virginian-Pilot legal reporter Jane Harper steps into the WK dojo to defend herself against allegations of being part of the MSM FAKE NEWS apparatus. We discuss the reporter life and learn a thing or two about why we suck at interviewing guests. Whatevs. Give it a listen or yous a bish 4eva
The GOAT of Hampton Roads criminal defense attorneys takes his talents to the W&K studio for an in-depth discussion of his cross-examination, opening statement, and closing argument techniques. At the end, he says "Yeet!" and drives away in his Maserati.
The master of marketing and making infinite RACKS Steven L. joins WK for a candid look into the legal world, securing the bag, and talking that shit. Good times. Never die Steven L.
Bassel Khalaf and Portsmouth's #1 prosecutor Steph kickin' it whatevs. You know... talking this and that.
Head Virginia Beach Public Defender Cal Bain (and W&K's former boss/mentor) talks about being a criminal defense attorney, the public defender system, and life in the 3 years since we last worked for him.(Cover art: Steve Swartz
Come with me to a land of injustice... see the things I've seen. In this latest episode, legislator Joe Morrissey seeks to right the wrongs of the past and usher in a new era of justice and prosperity
Virginia Senate Bill 5029 has the potential to be super dope, woke and chill, and maybe kinda not chill at times. Listen to us delve into the nitties and gritties.
We dissect EVERY single issue related to the 2nd Amendment (click clack) and the NRA bows down to us forever.
A robust discussion on DUI law, Howard the Duck and keeping it one-hunnit
VB City Councilman Michael Berlucchi kicks it w W&K and keeps it one-hunnit
All hail Keanu in the best legal movie of all-time. Is he CUUUT? IDK LOL
Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC discusses their top 5 hide-chapping issues in the criminal justice system.
Episode 1: Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC criminal defense lawyers Bassel and Taite discuss witness identification issues that can arise in criminal cases.