
In Plain Cite is a podcast about developments in federal criminal defense law, focusing on the US Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, produced by the Federal Public Defender Office in the Southern District of West Virginia.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

Jonathan Byrne of the Southern District of West Virginia and Andrew Grindrod of the Eastern District of Virginia Federal Public Defender Offices discuss recent Fourth Circuit Court news.
Jonathan Byrne and Jeremy Thompson of the District of Sourth Carolina Federal Public Defender Office discuss recent Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court news.
Jonathan Byrne and Josh Carpenter of the Western District of North Carolina Federal Public Defender Office discuss recent Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court news.
Jonathan Byrne and Jackie Tarlton of the Eastern District of North Carolina Federal Public Defender Office discuss recent Fourth Circuit and Supreme Court news.
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An often entertaining and always educational podcast providing sound legal analysis of recent criminal case decisions with commentary informed by experience and current insights into trending federal criminal law practice that we might not otherwise readily find in plain sight.
Easy to digest criminal law updates on decisions in criminal law from the Fourth Circuit and SCOTUS.
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Informative for every resident in central Appalachia and citizens throughout the 4th Circuit to hear how this jurisdiction is deciding how to apply the constitutional safeguards that protect us all from unreasonable governmental intrusions as well analysis of broader federal criminal laws. The podcast provides current information that otherwise we may not readily find in plain sight.
Thank you for shedding light on knowledge that seems untouchable at times.
This pod provides concise legal analysis that cuts to the “why it matters” and “what this means now.” Would really love it if cites for the cases discusses were provided in the show notes. Thanks & keep up the great work!
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The show provides in-depth, practitioner-focused analysis of federal criminal defense developments, with a strong emphasis on Fourth Circuit decisions and Supreme Court rulings. Episodes routinely break down case details, doctrinal standards, and practical implications for defense strategy, highlighting how nuances in searches, warrants, and sentencing guidelines shape litigation and appellate work. A standout aspect is the consistent inclusion of experienced public defenders and appellate practitioners as guests, offering first-hand perspectives on how lower courts apply precedents and how to frame effective arguments on appeal. This makes it a valuable resource for刑法 practitioners, public defenders, and law students aiming to understand r... more
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In Plain Cite launched 11 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on In Plain Cite include:
1. Andrew Grindrod
2. Jackie Tarlton
3. Josh Carpenter
4. Alicia Penn
5. Jeremy Thompson
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