Harmless Error

Harmless Error

Seth Crabtree and Mike Giaimo, two active defense attorneys for the law firm Crabtree & Patterson P.C., break down local and national criminal cases from the defense perspective, and discuss the life of trial attorneys in a small town.

Episodes

June 1, 2025 64 mins

Mike and Seth recap their friend's wedding, share some updates on the Karen Read trial, discuss a recent preliminary hearing in Putnam County, and delve into a new use case for artificial intelligence - an Arizona trial court recently allowed AI generated statements from the victim of manslaughter who forgives his killer.

 

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Mike and Seth crank out an episode before heading to a friend's wedding. The guys discuss opening days of the Karen Read retrial, announce good news for the young attorneys at Crabtree & Patterson, and debate due process concerns with the deportation of a Maryland father and/or MS13 gang member.

 

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April 18, 2025 65 mins

Mike and Seth discuss butt dialing, the Karen Read trial, Constitutional battles at local and Supreme Court levels, and messy democracy. 

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April 5, 2025 59 mins

Mike and Seth discuss their week in court, Emma's foray into crime fighting, Seth's stint as a confidential informant, and an unhinged potential client call that ended with a death wish. 

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March 11, 2025 70 mins

How do you turn the tide of a trial before it even starts? Fresh off a win, Mike and Seth review how smart pretrial motion practice helped Mike outmaneuver the prosecution in a legal chess match that resulted in a hard-earned acquittal. They walk through the legal strategy that boxed in the State and helped secure a win for the defense.

 

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February 28, 2025 63 mins

Mike and Seth break down the A$AP Rocky verdict, paternity results under peculiar circumstances, giving birth to the wrong child, and a kiss so criminal it deserves its own Miranda warning - all wrapped up in a belated, legally questionable nod to Valentine’s Day.

 

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February 22, 2025 67 mins

Mike and Seth discuss the quadruple homicide of four college students at the University of Idaho, accusations against criminology student Bryan Kohberger, and his defense team's Hail Mary attempt for suppression. 

 

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February 14, 2025 65 mins

Mike and Seth discuss adventures on The Big Island, Justin Baldoni in the court of public opinion, Trump's 80/20 strategy, and mounting scandals in the La Verge police department. 

 

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February 7, 2025 54 mins

Mike and Seth reflect on last year and talk about goals for the new year. The guys exchange surprise updates. 

 

*This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the hosts or the Crabtree & Patterson law firm.  

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December 16, 2024 63 mins

Mike and Seth are joined by friend and fellow defense attorney, Ramon Damas, to detail Ramon's recent jury trial in the case of State v. Trubee. In this two-part series Ramon walks the guys through his client's fight against a Violation of Probation and Felony accusation for Aggravated Assault while being incarcerated shortly after the birth of his twin children. 

 

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December 7, 2024 48 mins

Mike and Seth are joined by friend and fellow defense attorney, Ramon Damas, to detail Ramon's recent jury trial in the case of State v. Trubee. In this two-part series Ramon walks the guys through his client's fight against a Violation of Probation and Felony accusation for Aggravated Assault while being incarcerated shortly after the birth of his twin children. 

 

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November 29, 2024 80 mins

Mike and Seth chew on the 5-0 Illinois Supreme Court decision to overturn Jussie Smollett's conviction for the 2019 MAGA hate-hoax. Seth shares his experience fighting a similar battle and Mike gives an update on the Daniel Penny trial. In the interest of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank you for supporting the pod!

 

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November 23, 2024 82 mins

Mike, Seth, and Ben dive into the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged in the subway death of Jordan Neely. The guys use cases they've defended to highlight major issues and strategies at play in this ongoing trial surrounding a fatal and polarizing confrontation. 

 

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November 15, 2024 91 mins

Mike and Seth discuss the trial and potential presidential pardon of Silk Road architect, Ross Ulbricht, the Outrage Cycle, and upcoming poster boys in Tennessee related to a new law targeting school-aged children accused of making terroristic threats in public schools. 

 

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November 8, 2024 72 mins

Mike and Seth discuss the upcoming Presidential election and how logical fallacies infiltrate political discourse, the courtroom, and your upcoming Thanksgiving Dinner debates. 

 

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Mike and Seth sit down with local celebrity, Andrew Buckner, to conduct an interview for the upcoming Most Influential People Class of 2024 edition of Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine. 

 

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October 25, 2024 101 mins

Mike and Seth delve into the local stir about this year's Cookeville Christmas Parade and how the First Amendment has been applied in similar situations. 

 

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October 18, 2024 67 mins

Mike and Seth discuss Mike's upcoming trip to Mexico, Seth's cameo on News Chanel 4, and some of the nuance involved with DUI prosecutions.

 

*This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. This podcast is not intended to replace professional legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the hosts or the Crabtree & Patterson law firm.  

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October 11, 2024 96 mins

Mike and Seth are joined by Jackson Kelly to discuss the Letcher County, KY murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by his former friend and colleague, Sheriff Mickey Stines. The guys breakdown court proceedings including the arraignment and preliminary hearing and debate whether the sheriff's attorney is building a manslaughter defense. 

 

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October 5, 2024 69 mins

Mike and Seth discuss a bombshell scandal out of Nashville where prosecutors are secretly recording defense attorneys private conversations, a Tennessee Court struck down Smile Direct Club's attempt to stifle free speech, and shoutouts to you - our awesome listeners. 

 

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