Robbery and armed robbery are talked about a lot. We think we know what these words and phrases mean, and a lot of people say, "I was robbed?" But were they really robbed? Or were they just the victims of theft instead? Or was their house burgled instead of them being robbed? Join the legal team of Tehrani Law, LLC for a fun, engaging, and funny discussion of the actual legal definition of robbery. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ LAW STUDENTS! We are providing a supplemental Bar Examination and Law School Course and  preparation classes through The Law Unscripted! These include lectures, discu ..read more

What are the rules for a traffic stop, and why are police allowed to search your vehicle? I n this second episode of Season 2 of The Law Unscripted Podcast, our dynamic legal team tackles this part of the Fourth Amendment. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and Chelsey Rogers, J.D., for a fun and funny conversation about traffic stops and searches, while they share some personal opinions along with the law. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ANNOUNCEMENT WITH AFFILIATE LINK: Chelsey is taking the bar examination this summer. She will be using the Quimbee Bar Review course for her studies, and you can ..read more

In a time when our country seems more divided then ever, it's important to go back to our roots and remember how, when, and why our States were joined together in the first place. In this special episode, our legal team discusses how, when, and why our United States Constitution was created and how our democratic republic was designed to work. Join attorney Virginia Tehrani, Esq., our very own expert in the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, and the amending process, Dr. John R. Vile, as they walk back through time to explore the very beginnings of our laws and legal process. To lear ..read more

What is a Terry Stop, and why are police allowed to stop-and-frisk someone?  In this first episode of Season 2 of The Law Unscripted Podcast, our dynamic legal team tackles this controversial law. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and Chelsey Rogers, J.D., for a fun and funny conversation about Terry Stops, while they share some personal opinions along with the law. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ANNOUNCEMENT WITH AFFILIATE LINK: Chelsey is taking the bar examination this summer. She will be using the Quimbee Bar Review course for her studies, and you can sign up for the Quimbee Bar Review c ..read more

Every decision has a consequence, even in law school. And host Virginia Tehrani, Esq., has had EIGHTEEN (!) years to figure out what her best and worst decisions were in law school. It's story time again as our dynamic duo share some personal experiences to wrap up the first season of The Law Unscripted and to celebrate Chelsey's graduation from law school in May 2023. In this episode, Virginia hares her best and worst decisions during law school at the the William & Mary College of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia. We learn how her desire to do everything and not miss out on anything affecte ..read more

What was it like to be an attorney during COVID? What happened when all the courts shut down over COVID restrictions, what happened with all the civil and criminal cases, what processes and procedures changed forever during COVID, and what was it like doing trials by zoom - and even by telephone! In this episode, our dynamic duo discuss our host, Virginia Tehrani's experience as a practicing attorney in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., during COVID. You will hear her real-life story and journey of navigating the courts during a historic, unprecedented time in world history. Join her a ..read more

What was it like to start law school during COVID? What was it like to go through law school during COVID shutdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing? Was it worth it? In this episode, our dynamic duo talk discuss our host, Chelsey Rogers' experience as a law student at American University during COVID. You will hear her real-life story and journey of navigating law school during a historic, unprecedented time in world history. Join her and our attorney host, Virginia Tehrani, Esq., for this interesting conversation about a different side of the law and the legal system that you didn't kno ..read more

How does a jury actually work? What does it really do? Is it as exciting as it seems in the movies? Or is it really boring? In this two-part series, our legal team tells you what it's really like to be on a jury and how it works in the real world. In Part Two, our dynamic duo discuss what kinds of questions juries can ask, what happens if the jury can't reach a decision, is sentencing different for a jury than the question of guilt, and can a judge change a jury's decision? You will also hear a real-life story of a jury for one of the murder trial's host Virginia Tehrani, Esq., actually handle ..read more

How does a jury actually work? What does it really do? Is it as exciting as it seems in the movies? Or is it really boring? In this two-part series, our legal team tells you what it's really like to be on a jury and how it works in the real world. In Part One, our dynamic duo discuss jury instructions, how and when jury forepersons are chosen, the purpose of the jury foreperson, and whether polls are supposed to be taken during deliberations. Join hosts Virginia Tehrani, Esq., and law student Chelsey Rogers for a fun and entertaining conversation about juries. To find out how juries are chosen ..read more

How do juries really get chosen? In this episode, our dynamic duo takes on the world of jury exclusion, discussing how and why some jurors are taken out of a jury pool and excused for cause and how others are removed for no good reason at all. In particular, we take a look at the little known use of Batson Challenges during jury questioning, through which an attorney can challenge the exclusion of a jury member. These challenges go to the heart of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, because they claim that a jury member is being excluded only on the basis of discrimination. Join ..read more