In this episode of Channeling Atticus, host Matt Green tackles what happens when police accident reports get it wrong—and how that can seriously mess up your life. Matt breaks down why these reports are often flawed, citing factors such as chaotic crash scenes, missing or confused witnesses, rushed investigations, and even officer bias. He points out that police reports aren't the final say in court, especially when it comes to commercial trucking accidents, where important federal rules often get overlooked. Matt gives practical tips for protecting yourself—like collecting your own evidence and pushing to correct errors, especially before insurance or lawyers get involved. The main takeaway? Don't let a bad accident report wreck your future. Advocate for yourself, and don't be afraid to get a knowledgeable lawyer on your side.

3 Key Listener Takeaways

1. Police accident reports can be wrong and aren't always the final word on fault. Officers may make mistakes due to chaotic scenes, missing witnesses, or even biases, and these reports often aren't admissible as proof of fault in court.


2. Critical details, like road conditions or violations of trucking regulations, are often overlooked in rushed reports. For example, missed signage in a construction zone or uninvestigated trucking company violations can completely change who's actually responsible.


3. You have the power to challenge a bad report. Get a copy of the accident report, gather your own evidence, and request amendments if you notice mistakes. Don't hesitate to hire a lawyer, especially for accidents involving commercial vehicles or if the stakes are high—because prompt legal help can preserve crucial evidence and turn your case around.


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In this episode of Channeling Atticus, Matt Green unpacks what really happens after a car wreck—and what insurance companies don't want you to know. Matt stresses three key steps: always call the police (no matter how minor the accident seems), never feel pressured to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company and don't rush into a settlement—especially if you may be injured. He explains that documented police reports and being cautious with insurance companies can protect your rights and wallet. Also, if your health insurance covers your medical bills after a crash, you'll have to pay them back from your settlement—but a good attorney can help reduce that amount. Bottom line: take your time, know your rights, and don't let insurance companies push you into quick decisions. Stay informed and protect yourself!

3 Key Listener Takeaways

Prioritize an Official Police Report: Matt makes it crystal clear - always call the police, even for minor wrecks. An official report not only documents the scene, but it's your best protection if word-for-word stories start to change later. It's a simple step that can save you massive headaches.

Don't Fall for Insurance Pressure Tactics: You're under zero obligation to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company—no matter how friendly or insistent they sound. Matt encourages you to stand your ground because their goal isn't to help you; it's to pay out less. A little polite pushback goes a long way in protecting your claim.

Take Your Time Before Settling: Rushing to settle quickly can backfire, especially since some injuries may not appear for days or weeks. Before you sign anything, check in with a doctor (even if you feel "fine") and consider chatting with an attorney. Knowledge and patience are your secret weapons to making sure you're truly covered.

Thanks for tuning in to Channeling Atticus! If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to subscribe and share it with a friend - because you never know when someone might need a little legal guidance. For more straightforward advice on real-world legal issues, keep listening to Channeling Atticus for future episodes.

And remember, if you face a DUI or any other legal challenge, don't wait, reach out to Matt Green at the Law Office of Matt Green in Mobile, Alabama. You can visit http://mattgreen.lawyer or call (251) 434-8500 for a free DUI consultation and professional advice tailored to your situation. Stay safe, make good choices, and remember, knowledge is power!

In this episode of Channeling Atticus, Matt Green breaks down what to do if you're pulled over for suspicion of DUI, specifically, whether or not you should take a breathalyzer test. Matt explains the key differences between the roadside portable breath test (PBT), which isn't admissible in court, and the official Draeger or Intoximeter test at the station, which can be used against you. He clears up common misconceptions about license suspensions, emphasizing that only refusing the station test, not the PBT, triggers penalties in Alabama. Matt's golden rule is never to argue your case roadside, stay polite, and ask to speak to an attorney. He urges you to act fast after an arrest, as you only have 10 days to appeal a license suspension. The episode's takeaway? Knowing your rights and acting wisely can make a huge difference.

3 Key Listener Takeaways

1. Know The Breath Test Difference: Matt breaks down the crucial distinction between the roadside portable breath test (PBT) and the official evidentiary breathalyzer at the police station (Draeger or Intoximeter DMT). Spoiler: only the station test results can be used against you in court, but both impact your case in different ways.

2. Refusing Isn't One-Size-Fits-All: Refusing the roadside PBT won't cost you your license in Alabama, but refusing the official breath test at the station can—and you only have 10 days to appeal that suspension. The bottom line? Your choices at each stage really matter.

3. Lawyer Up, Don't Duke It Out: When in doubt, ask for an attorney right away and keep conversations on the roadside to a minimum. Matt's golden rule: you can't win a legal argument at your car window, but you can help your defense by staying calm and getting legal advice fast.

Thanks for tuning in to Channeling Atticus! If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to subscribe and share it with a friend—because you never know when someone might need a little legal guidance. For more straightforward advice on real-world legal issues, keep listening to Channeling Atticus for future episodes.

And remember, if you face a DUI or any other legal challenge, don't wait, reach out to Matt Green at the Law Office of Matt Green in Mobile, Alabama. You can visit http://mattgreen.lawyer or call (251) 434-8500 for a free DUI consultation and professional advice tailored to your situation. Stay safe, make good choices, and remember, knowledge is power!

In this episode, host Matt Green sits with Washington Post columnist, award-winning investigative reporter, and author Radley Balko, to discuss his co-authored book The Cadaver King And The Country Dentist. This story is "a shocking and deeply reported account of the persistent plague of institutional racism and junk forensic science in our criminal justice system, and its devastating effect on innocent lives." So, tune in to this episode as Matt and Radley recount the haunting details of how two 'experts' in science and medicine built their successes on the backs of multiple false murder convictions that would forever change lives, furthering scrutiny over Mississippi's criminal justice system.

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These are the times that try men's souls. It's incredible what we've seen in the last few weeks concerning law enforcement and its effect on everyday life here in America. One of the centerpieces of most police reform efforts is abolishing a doctrine known as Qualified Immunity. The doctrine of qualified immunity is a judicially created immunity shield that shields law enforcement, and government actors from wrongdoing. The victim of a government action in these types of cases has to prove that the government actor or officer violated a constitutional right and that that right was clearly established. While this sounds relatively easy to prove, it's almost impossible under the current standards created by our courts.

On this episode, Matt Green talks Qualified Immunity with the Vice President of the Criminal Justice Division at the Cato Institute, Clark Neily. Clark has been a longtime proponent of reform and abolishment of qualified immunity. He joins us today to discuss the history of qualified immunity, where it came from, and what the future may hold.

Resources:

Clark Neily | @ConLawWarrior

End Qualified Immunity

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Before God, I am innocent of the crime for which I'm about to die, Sir! I am innocent. I'm innocent. What can I do when I'm buried? An Oak tree with a hundred roots will grow out of my grave to prove my innocence.

This was the dying declaration of Charles RS Boyington. Perhaps Mobile, Alabama's most notorious convicted the defendant of capital murder, the May 10th, 1834 killing of Nathaniel Frost in the Church Street Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. It's perhaps the most heinous and memorable crime in Mobile's history. Most heinous not necessarily for the brutality and depravity of the murder, but for the nagging question burned into every Mobilian psyche who has ever heard the story. Did Charles Boyington murder his friend, Nathaniel Frost? Was he innocent? Contemporary accounts leave no doubt as to Boyington guilt, but over the last 150 years, new facts have come to light, and more importantly, new witnesses have come forward. Today the case stands as a testament to the dangers of capital punishment predicated solely upon circumstantial evidence. There were no witnesses presented at trial to the crime, and Boyington maintained his innocence until his dying breath.

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On this episode, host Matt Green talks with Mary Palmer, author of a fascinating new book Boyington Oak: A Grave Injustice, about this case, and is spearheading an effort to have Boyington posthumously pardoned. Mary tells us some more details about this famous case, and it's defendant Charles Boyington.

{Editors Note: 2 corrections in the Boyington story. The printing company is Pollard and Dade not Dade and Pollard. Also, Florence White's deathbed confession was 60 years (not 30) after the crime in 1894. It was said that she produced the watch on her deathbed.}

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Attorney Matt Green and host Johnny Gwin talk about how one State's Supreme Court has finally drawn a line in the sand with these pandemic Government stay-at-home orders. The Wisconsin example may be the direction many more States will be heading.

Resources:

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Wisconsin's stay-at-home order that closed businesses to limit spread of coronavirus | jsoline.com

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state's stay-at-home order | CNN

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