Archive - Legal Color Commentary with Andrea Burkhart

Richard Allen exhibit list

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Apr 18 •

Andrea Burkhart

Is there a way out? Review of Idaho Four Motions in Limine - Part 2

We're looking at the defense's motions and what they mean as we prepare for Wednesday's hearing

Apr 9 •

Andrea Burkhart

Are the walls closing in? Review of Idaho Four Motions in Limine - Part 1

In preparation for Wednesday's hearing, we're looking at what's been filed and what it means, starting with the State's motions.

Apr 8 •

Andrea Burkhart

Is Karen Read's jury selection already off the rails?

There's a mystery surrounding the repeated defense requests for the updated jury list as selection continues.

Apr 7 •

Andrea Burkhart

March 2025

Karen Read Case - Attorney Reacts to Juror Interview While Repotting a Bonsai

As a lawyer, you may not agree with how jurors approach a case, but you ignore their feedback at your peril.

Mar 26 •

Andrea Burkhart

41:33

Can the Commonwealth escape ex-Trooper Proctor's disgrace?

Now that he's been terminated, here are some ways the Commonwealth could try to limit the damage ... but chances are pretty good they're stuck with it.

Mar 23 •

Andrea Burkhart

Is the First Circuit going to stay Karen Read's trial?

I've stated pretty definitively that this won't happen, but after reviewing the decision denying habeas corpus, I'm less certain. Let's discuss.

Mar 17 •

Andrea Burkhart

Brett Payne is more dangerous than he looks

The MPD detective running the Bryan Kohberger investigation might be inexperienced, but he's found a way to use that to his advantage.

Mar 9 •

Andrea Burkhart

About that DNA under Maddie's fingernails

A new motion in limine in Bryan Kohberger's case is generating a lot of attention and misinformation. Let's set the record straight.

Mar 6 •

Andrea Burkhart

February 2025

Has Nick McLeland withheld justice for Abby and Libby?

New defense filing raises troubling misconduct concerns surrounding the conviction of Richard Allen and new questions about whether an innocent man is…

Feb 17 •

Andrea Burkhart

42:10

January 2025

Richard Allen's motion to correct error raises some great arguments, but they come with a catch.

Join me on a walk through Puerto Montt, Chile to talk about the motion and where I think it's headed on appeal.

Jan 30 •

Andrea Burkhart

50:26

December 2024

Everything you need to know about the criminal statute of limitations against Diddy and Jay-Z

Jay-Z has argued he should be criminally charged if the abuse allegations against him are true. Is it even an option? Doubtful.

Dec 10, 2024 •

Andrea Burkhart

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