True Crime CLE
If you’re a true crime enthusiast and looking to enhance your legal knowledge, you’ll love NBI's True Crime CLE. This engaging and informative series combines riveting true crime stories with insightful legal analysis, making it a must-watch for anyone passionate about the intersection of law and crime.
True Crime4.77Crimes of the Century CLE: Menendez Brothers Murder Trial
On August 20, 1989, two brothers brutally shot their father and mother with a shotgun. It took several blasts. The last shot was done after the mother was trying to crawl away and after the boys had to re-load their weapon. What could cause two sons to brutally murder their own parents in such a heinous way? The tale of the Menendez brothers' killings is a tale that involves taped confessions to a psychologist, a hung jury, a re-trial, and the lapse of thirty years. In the end, the prosecutor will ask the court to re-sentence the brothers so they can go free. What would cause a prosecutor to have such a change of heart? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded April 15, 2025.OnDemand3 hours 1 minute
Best SellerTrue CrimeCrimes of the Century CLE: The Manson Family Murder Trials
On August 8, 1969, Charles Manson, the leader of the Manson Family, told his followers, "It is now time for Helter Skelter." In a pursuit of quasi-religious/brain-washed adulation, his followers felt powerless to not comply. Seven people were randomly murdered over the next two days at his command. After a tip from a member of the Straight Satan Biker's gang, authorities were led to Manson's compound - Spahn Movie Ranch. The legal tale of what took place next, from investigation, arrest, indictments, pleas, trials, to the death penalty, is a cautionary tale. Just because a leader is charismatic and has undue influence over your psyche, does not mean the death penalty is off-the table. This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 20, 6:00 PM
True Crime4.37Crimes of the Century CLE: The Nuremberg Trials
With World War 2 coming to a close, the leaders of the victorious nations had a tough decision: how to deal with the war crimes of the Nazi regime? WWII was particularly hideous due to the Nazis' large-scale efforts to extinguish an entire race of people. Many proposals for the reckoning came forth, ranging from shooting the Nazi leaders on sight to a full-scale trial with due process strictures. The victorious nations settled on a trial that fell someplace in between. In this course, we will weigh the authority of the nations in even conducting such a trial, the law applied, the due process concerns, and the final verdicts. In the end, you will have to judge for yourself - was justice served? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 1 minute
Best SellerTrue Crime4.58Justice Served? Reexamining 6 High-Profile True Crime Cases
Delve into riveting stories and famous TV trials that have captivated the world, from legal quandaries in the Menendez Brothers' case to the controversial trials of the West Memphis Three and Casey Anthony. Explore the legal complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding each case, as we challenge conventional narratives and ask: has justice truly been served? Register today! Delve into the details of the West Memphis Three, a case that has sparked debates on legal fairness and due process. Gain insight into the issue of coerced confessions and their impact on criminal justice outcomes. Explore the tactical decisions and courtroom drama that characterized the Casey Anthony trial and its aftermath. Understand the implications of legal and moral decisions made in the Menendez Brothers' case. Find out how truth is pursued and challenged in the courtroom setting, particularly in cases with conflicting evidence. Investigate the allegations of injustice surrounding Steven Avery's conviction and subsequent legal battles.
Recorded March 31, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 54 minutes
True Crime4.73Crimes of the Century CLE: Lincoln Conspiracy
The Lincoln conspiracy trials were held when the smoke from the Civil War was still hanging in the air. This nation, fresh from the wounds of war and desperately hanging onto a fragile peace, was confronted with a crisis that could thrust the country back into bloodshed - the assassination of its president. It needed justice and it needed it immediately. But what happens when a nation's desire for swift justice collides with the defendant's due process rights? What will win out? And will justice be served? This class delves into those issues and exposes the interplay between public peace and individual due process rights. Register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded November 19, 2024.OnDemand1 hour
True Crime4.69Crimes of the Century CLE: Leopold and Loeb
Two wealthy students sought to commit the perfect crime. They kidnapped and murdered 14 year-old Bobby Franks in Chicago, Illinois, just to prove they could get away with it. Newspapers called it "the crime of the century." The two teenagers were called "boy geniuses." The problem with the perfect nature of this crime and the label of "genius" is that the case started to unfold when it was discovered that Leopold dropped his glasses where the body was dumped. Arguing the case for the defendants was the legendary Clarence Darrow. His task was Herculean - how could he defend such a heinous act by such pompous defendants? In an effort that truly represents the professionalism of the legal profession, he successfully defended his clients in a masterful performance. This class will remind us what it truly means to be an attorney. Register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded February 18, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 58 minutes
True CrimeCrimes of the Century CLE: Catching the Golden State Killer
Starting in 1974, 13 unsolved murders occurred in California. The investigators were stumped as to who was responsible. Investigators then started using public genealogy databases and matched that with the victims’ relatives. Their efforts finally resulted in identifying Joseph James DeAngelo as the killer. Using DNA information obtained from genealogical sites, investigators have solved many cold cases and helped identify several Jane and John Does. This class examines the constitutional and legal issues with using such information in court. This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 17, 6:00 PM
True Crime4.67Crimes of the Century CLE: Melinda Raisch Murder Trial
Melinda Harmon's husband was brutally murdered with a crowbar, as she laid next to him in bed. She gave an odd account of how two people broke into the house to steal the bank keys and in the process, savagely beat her husband to death. But no one then broke into the bank. Once she lawyered up, the investigation turned cold. Twenty years passed. Melinda lived in a new town with a new family. Then one morning, two detectives showed up to her new house. It was time for her to answer some questions about that fateful night. This tale of a cold case turned red hot is a tale of how law enforcement, through the DA, persisted on a case, weaved through the right to counsel, and landed on not one, but two convictions for murder. This will case will test your resolve - how far would you be willing to bend the ethical rules to find justice? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded January 21, 2025.OnDemand3 hours 1 minute
True Crime4.82True Crime CLE: Forensic Science and Medical Mysteries on Trial
From the dancing plague of 1518 to the Tylenol murders of the last century, forensic science and medical mysteries have captured the imaginations of many. This engaging legal course offers a glance into the past, the present, and the near future of forensic science and its role in criminal litigation. Register today! Find out what goes into a medical examiner's analysis of determining cause of death. Hear about a forensic psychologist's role in litigating medical mysteries. Unveil the reality of investigating crime scenes, as opposed to what's shown on TV.
Recorded November 01, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
True Crime4.78Crimes of the Century CLE: Boston Strangler
A series of rapes and murders paralyzed Boston. No woman felt safe in her own home. Local reporters gave this serial rapist and murderer a name: the Boston Strangler. His methods were as gruesome as his victims random. Many looked at him as America's Jack the Ripper. No one knew when and where he would strike next. Families of thirteen women in the Boston area grieved the horrific nature in which their loved ones were sexually assaulted and killed. Albert DeSalvo, an inmate at the Bridgewater State Hospital declared he was the real Strangler. Was it the confession of a tortured soul? Or an attempt to cash in on the notoriety? This class unpacks the killings and assaults of the Boston Strangler, the investigation, and how the legal system provided answers, if not justice, in this tale of one of America's first serial killers. Yet you will have to decide, was the real Boston Strangler ever caught? Make up your own mind - register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded August 20, 2024.OnDemand1 hour
True Crime4.72Crimes of the Century CLE: Ohio v. Sam Sheppard
Before O.J., there was Sam Sheppard. Marilyn Sheppard, the wife of a young, highly successful surgeon Sam Sheppard was found brutally murdered in bed. All that the detectives had to go on was a bizarre version of events by her husband. Husbands are always "suspect #1" in a murder case, and this was no exception. What followed next was a tale that included the NFL's best quarterback of that generation, a Nazi propagandist chief, Hollywood - and reached all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Did the tabloid sensationalism of this case deny Sam Sheppard a fair trial? Did an innocent man get convicted based on tabloid fodder? This case served as the basis for our current attorney rules regarding trial publicity, and the tale is made for Hollywood. Did we forget to mention the name of Sam Sheppard's Attorney? A very young F. Lee Bailey. Walk through the facts and fictions of this infamous case and come away with solid legal analysis from the seasoned litigator faculty - register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded July 16, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
True Crime4.62Crimes of the Century CLE: Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Journalist H.L. Mencken called the Hauptmann trial "the greatest story since the Resurrection." Around 10pm one evening, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., was kidnapped from the New Jersey estate of his world-famous father and American hero Charles Lindbergh. This crime shocked the nation. From J. Edgar Hoover to Al Capone, the entire nation offered to help find the missing child. If you think you know how this story ends, you don't. As if this were a script written for Hollywood, you will likely not see the end coming. From Cemetery John to Principal John, this is a story on the importance of due process despite the pressures to convict and on the dangers of inherent biases in court. Learn from others' past trial mistakes - register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded September 24, 2024.OnDemand1 hour 8 minutes
True Crime4.74Crimes of the Century CLE: Lizzie Borden Trial
In what may be known as the trial of the 19th Century, Lizzie Borden was tried for the double murder of her father and stepmother. Newspapers from across the Country covered this sensational crime. A famous ditty of dubious veracity said: Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacks, When she saw what she had done, She gave her father forty-one. In truth, the Bordens only received 29 whacks, not the 81 suggested by this famous poem. But the defense would have to rely on more than a mathematical error if it hoped to save Lizzie from a guilty verdict. The story of this trial, rooted in the last decade of the 1800’s, involves an understanding of trial techniques and constitutional protections that exist even to this day. By the end, you will have to grapple, as the attorneys did then, with implicit sex biases, limitations of circumstantial cases, and more. In the end, was justice done? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded October 15, 2024.OnDemand1 hour 4 minutes
True Crime4.6Crimes of the Century CLE: In Cold Blood - State v. Hickock and Smith
Truman Capote captivated the world with his non-fiction story In Cold Blood. The Clutter family was slain in their farm home as if they were pigs in a slaughter. It was gruesome. It was horrific. And it was pointless. The killers thought they were going to hit the score of their lifetime, but only found $40. The story behind why these killers committed this horrific crime, the investigation, the trial, and the execution is a harrowing tale. As we examine the trial strategies and applicable law, you will learn about the intersection between insanity pleas, capital punishment, and the usefulness of law in helping a community seek justice. Register today! Review the key facts of the infamous Hickcock and Smith case as they appear in the court documents. Analyze attorney tactics and legal strategies employed in the case. Discuss why insanity plea is such a challenging and fraught defense tactic. Understand the challenges of defendants with severe mental illness in the justice system. Explore the latest court cases addressing capital punishment. Examine the duty of attorneys and the justice system to the community. This program was designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded June 18, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
True Crime4.81True Crime: Cameras in the Courtroom
Analyze the intersection of true crime and the court of public opinion in this essential guide. This course delves into the impact of media on the justice system, using high-profile cases to explore challenges and strategies for lawyers in the spotlight. Gain invaluable insights into managing media influence, ethical considerations, and evidentiary issues in a digital age. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect your clients and navigate the complexities of high-profile legal battles. Register now and transform your approach to legal practice in today's media-driven world! Gain insights into streaming criminal cases and the public's access to legal documents. Get in-depth analysis of the media's effect on defendants, judges, and lawyers through high-profile case studies. Obtain strategies for managing prejudicial media coverage and ethical dilemmas in the courtroom. Understand the impact of media on evidentiary issues, including DNA evidence and police interrogations. Learn practical tips for setting boundaries with media to benefit client cases while adhering to ethical standards.
Recorded June 11, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes