PocketLaw Talks!

Discussing Mackenzie Shirilla's Serious Crash & Netflix Documentary

Mackenzie Shirilla recklessly and intentionally drove her car over 100MPH into a brick wall, killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan. Today we discuss what she did, how an attorney views the facts of the case, and even go over some things the Netflix documentary left out regarding this situation.

Indiana Self Defense Laws & The Whitestown Wrong-Home Shooting

Indiana has some very fair gun laws compared to other states, however our laws are not so black and white as people would like to believe. Self defense & instances of shootings are treated on a case-by-case basis, and today we go into the nuances of such while also talking about the Whitestown wrong-home shooting in Boone County that resulted in the death of Ríos Pérez, a house cleaner who arrived at the wrong home for work & was shot through the front door while attempting to type in the code to enter.

The Harms of Our Media!

Today we go into a myriad of topics, bouncing around from the harms our general media does, the impact of social media particularly, development of echo chambers, and the violence perpetuated by young males that has plagued our country for awhile now. Tag along with attorney Brad Banks & his trusty sidekick Devon as we discuss what causes these issues and what the fix may be. As always, leave your opinion of the episode on our social pages!

Trump Takeover of the National Guard -Legal or Not?

President Trump’s decision to take control of the California National Guard and deploy troops onto the streets of Los Angeles sparked intense backlash and raised serious questions about the limits of presidential power. California officials accused him of escalating tensions rather than easing them. In today’s episode, we break down the legal framework behind this move, explore the arguments on both sides, and look at key historical precedents that shed light on how and why this kind of federal action happens.

Elkhart's Wolverines: When Protectors Become Predators

Elkhart, Indiana — a city of nearly 60,000 residents, with Black citizens making up just 12% of the population — ranks fifth in the nation for exonerations per capita. Since 2006, six men have been wrongfully convicted and later exonerated in Elkhart; four of them were Black. At the center of these cases is a group of corrupt, abusive police officers known by some as the “Wolverines.” Instead of serving and protecting, they used their power to intimidate, fabricate, and destroy lives — leaving behind a trail of injustice and millions in legal settlements. In this episode, we dive into The IndyStar’s explosive exposé, name the officers accused of misconduct, and share the powerful stories of those they hurt — and those who witnessed it all.