Criminal Lawyer Updates on Derek Chauvin: Fed Case & Appeal, Pop Smoke's Killers, & Lil Mosey's Case

TL;DR

This episode discusses updates on the murder case of Pop Smoke, the criminal sexual conduct case of Lil Mosey, and the federal indictment of the four officers involved in the George Floyd situation.

Transcript

hello welcome to another episode of criminal lawyer reacts this is bruce rivers board certified criminal defense lawyer where i offer reactions to rap music i give commentary try to tell you young guys what to do what not to do and how to do it and uh also uh want all you to know that we are really killing it and we have a field trip coming up that... Read More

Key Insights

• 💼 Pop Smoke's murder case is a high-profile case that involves the death penalty and multiple suspects, including juveniles.
• 💼 Lil Mosey's case revolves around a criminal sexual conduct charge and a potential issue with a misleading answer from a juror.
• 🥺 The verdict in Derek Chauvin's case may lead to an upward departure in his sentencing, and the federal indictment adds another layer of legal proceedings.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is a preliminary hearing?

A preliminary hearing is where the court determines if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial. In this case, they need to show probable cause for the murder charges against Corey Walker.

Q: Why did Lil Mosey's case face complications with the court notice?

The court notice was sent to the wrong address, which Lil Mosey hadn't lived in for five years. The mistake was discovered, and the case is back on track.

Q: What is an upward departure in sentencing?

An upward departure allows the court to give a sentence above the guideline range. In George Floyd's case, the state filed for an upward departure due to aggravating factors, such as children present and failure to render aid.

Q: How does the federal indictment impact the other three officers involved in George Floyd's case?

The federal government indicted all four officers with civil rights violations. Each officer will have a different defense strategy, and they may face a stiffer sentence in federal court than in the state court.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Pop Smoke's murder case: Corey Walker, one of the four suspects, had a preliminary hearing where the officer testified about the incident. Walker is facing the death penalty.

• Lil Mosey's case: He pleaded not guilty in a criminal sexual conduct case. There are concerns about a misleading answer from a juror that may impact the trial.

• George Floyd situation: Derek Chauvin was convicted, and the state filed a motion for an upward departure in sentencing. The federal government also indicted all four officers with civil rights violations.