The Rabbi Lawyer Podcast

Rabbi Lawyer Michael Rubinstein•www.buzzsprout.com

Michael is a California personal injury attorney with a law practice servicing client throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. He uses his unique background to discuss the great trials of the past, as well as the contemporary legal issues of today.

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Episodes

The Civil Side of a DUI Case & More

Welcome to Season 2 of The Rabbi Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the civil side of a DUI case--which is often overshadowed by the criminal consequences of these cases. We also explain uninsured motorist coverage, and use real-life examples from cases I've handled to demonstrate why this coverage is so important in this day and age.

May 18, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Episode Six: A Key Case of 2021--and Why it Matters To You

In this episode, we discuss a key case we completed in 2021--and why the details matter to you. We also discuss an infamous and intriguing case from World War II, where German civilians were tried for war crimes. Happy New Year!

Dec 30, 2021•34 min

Martial Justice?

In 1944, several German prisoners of war incarcerated in the United States were put on trial through court martial for murdering one of their own, whom they accused of treason. These prisoners were later executed in a sentence upheld by the President of the United States. In Episode 5, we discuss two of these cases--the cases of Werner Drechsler and Johannes Kunze-- and debate whether these trials involved an appropriate application of military law.

Dec 02, 2021•38 min

Treason or Romance? United States v. Wallace (1944)

In 1943, a group of German POWs escaped from an American prison camp in Colorado. The prisoners were assisted in their escape by three American women who were of Japanese descent. Did these women commit treason? Or was it just a run-of-the-mill romance? Find out all you need to know about the case, United States v. Wallace.

Oct 20, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Impeachment & Trial of President Bill Clinton

In Episode 3 of The Rabbi Lawyer Podcast, we discuss the impeachment and trial of President Bill Clinton. We examine the multiple investigations and legal issues that led to President Clinton being the second President to be impeached in 1999. There's so much misinformation and confusion about the details. But ALAS--the Rabbi Lawyer breaks down all the issues for you here in Episode 3 of The Rabbi Lawyer Podcast!

Sep 05, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Menendez Murders & More

Continuing our discussions of famous trials, we take a deep dive into the Menendez murders that shocked the nation during the 1990s. We also discuss why Bill Cosby went free despite his 2018 conviction.

Jul 13, 2021•41 min

Pilot: The Crime of the Century

In the Pilot episode of the Rabbi Lawyer podcast, host Michael Rubinstein explores the original Crime & Trial of the Century, and explains why the case continues to fascinate the public nearly one century later.

May 13, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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