From the Bench with Judge Ashley Willcott

From the Bench: A judge’s reaction to the insanity defense — 3 Things You Need…

By: Judge Ashley Willcott 11-year-old Gannon Stauch died a brutal death at the hands of his stepmother, Letecia Stauch. On the night Gannon died —... MORE

Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Case: It’s all about the money. And to make a point? –…

FROM THE BENCH | Civil vs. Criminal: It’s all about the money. And to make a point? – Opinion By: Judge Ashley Willcott A 76-year-old... MORE

Here’s why witnesses can watch the trial before they testify

By: Judge Ashley Willcott The courtroom is full, as Alex Murdaugh takes the stand to explain to the jury in his own words what happened... MORE

From the Bench: Is there an actor exception for involuntary manslaughter? -OPINION

By: Judge Ashley Willcott Is there an actor-exception for involuntary manslaughter? Umm, no. Involuntary manslaughter charges have been filed this week against Alec Baldwin and... MORE

From the Bench: Small town, big jury pool: Can you find an impartial jury? –…

By: Judge Ashley Willcott WALTERBORO, S.C. (Court TV) – In a small, rural town of less than 100 people, how exactly do you find an... MORE

From the Bench: Why is Young Thug going to trial over Rap Lyrics? – Opinion

By: Judge Ashley Willcott FULTON COUNTY, GA. (Court TV) – Popular Grammy-winning rapper and singer Jeffery Lamar Williams, known as Young Thug, along with eleven... MORE

From the Bench: Idaho v. Bryan Kohberger: What is jurisdiction and why extradition? – OPINION

By: Judge Ashley Willcott MONROE COUNTY, Pa. (Court TV) – In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four innocent University of Idaho college students... MORE

From the Bench: Why a gag order in Delphi Murders case? – OPINION

By: Judge Ashley Willcott DELPHI, IN. (Court TV) – Citing intense public scrutiny and media attention following a “press release” by the defense, prosecutors in... MORE

Why choose a bench trial instead of a jury trial? – Opinion

By Judge Ashley Willcott DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (Court TV) — Angela Hock, 36, is on trial this week for negligent child abuse resulting in death.... MORE

Thankful for justice – Opinion

By Judge Ashley Willcott ATLANTA (Court TV) – The holiday season is upon us and is a reminder for me to pause and be grateful... MORE

Trial advocacy skills – How important are they? – Opinion

By Judge Ashley Willcott ATLANTA (Court TV) – A licensed attorney, who has earned the equivalent of a law degree and has been admitted to... MORE

Darrell Brooks – What’s with all the legalese? – Opinion

By: Judge Ashley Willcott Waukesha, Wisconsin (Court TV) – For the last three weeks, the world has watched Darrell Brooks represent himself in court, facing... MORE

Is Sovereign Citizenship a Defense? – Opinion

By: Judge Ashley Willcott Waukesha, Wisconsin (Court TV) – Darrell E. Brooks is on trial for 76 charges, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide... MORE

Is it fair for defendants to represent themselves? – Opinion

By: Judge Ashley Willcott, Court TV Darrell Brooks, Jr. is accused of 77 crimes, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide for driving into a... MORE