Join us for an inside look at the messy, blurry—and often fascinating—reality behind what you thought you knew about courtroom procedure.

Welcome to Lawyer Talk! In this episode, Steve Palmer and law student Troy Henricksen dive deep into the real-world drama of suppression hearings—a process that determines whether evidence should be kept out of a criminal trial. While law school teaches the basics about motions and constitutional amendments, it rarely shows students how these issues play out in the actual courtroom.

Drawing from their recent experience with a case involving Miranda rights, consent, and nuanced police interviews, Steve Palmer and Troy Henricksen break down the steps of filing a suppression motion, navigating unpredictable courtroom dynamics, and facing off with government attorneys. They discuss what happens when police testimony evolves under cross-examination, the importance of truth-telling, and why confronting witnesses is crucial.

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Recorded at Channel 511.

Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.

Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.

He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.

Steve has unique experience handling numerous high-publicity cases that have garnered national attention.

For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense.

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