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    Holding Court

    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.
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    Episodes (62)

    #20: 911 Dispatcher, Winding Up & Mother's Day Crime

    #20: 911 Dispatcher, Winding Up & Mother's Day Crime

    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.

    #18:Roe v Wade Revisited, Rwanda Cancelled & Mistaken Jealousy (Guest Rebecca Keeves)

    #18:Roe v Wade Revisited, Rwanda Cancelled & Mistaken Jealousy (Guest Rebecca Keeves)

    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.

    #17: Mariah Carey,Top Gun,Rwanda & Moose Murder

    #17: Mariah Carey,Top Gun,Rwanda & Moose Murder

    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.

    #16:Depp v Heard, Contempt of Court & Delayed Robbery

    #16:Depp v Heard, Contempt of Court & Delayed Robbery

    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.

    #15:Grandkids,Scottish Bankruptcy,Husband Killer and Non Hate Crimes

    #15:Grandkids,Scottish Bankruptcy,Husband Killer and Non Hate Crimes

    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.

    #11: Will Smith, Bottle Contents, Johnny Depp & Book Spoilers

    #11: Will Smith, Bottle Contents, Johnny Depp & Book Spoilers

    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?'

    #9: Atheists, Akena Adoko, My Cousin Vinny & Social Media

    #9: Atheists, Akena Adoko, My Cousin Vinny & Social Media

    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.

    #8: Upset Kidnapper, Public Urination, True Crime Documentaries & Fake DNA

    #8: Upset Kidnapper, Public Urination, True Crime Documentaries & Fake DNA

    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?

    #7:Email Privacy, Fake Lords, The Duke and Prosthetic Leg

    #7:Email Privacy, Fake Lords, The Duke and Prosthetic Leg

    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.

    #3: Affluenza, Parking & Etchings, Divorce & Guard Dogs

    #3: Affluenza, Parking & Etchings, Divorce & Guard Dogs

    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.

    #2: Indian Undead, Boat Tax, Chatrooms & Peanut Fist

    #2: Indian Undead, Boat Tax, Chatrooms & Peanut Fist

    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!