When a Mistake Becomes a Crime with District Attorney John Walsh

Unthinkable with Kyle Bachus, Episode 16 In this episode of Unthinkable, Kyle Bachus speaks with John Walsh, District Attorney for Colorado’s Second Judicial District, about how prosecutors decide when a mistake becomes a crime. Tune in to the episode to hear about: John explains why the same tragic outcome can lead to very different criminal charges What happens when someone leaves the scene of a serious crash? Kyle shares how his mother's death illustrates why intent can dramatically change criminal accountability How does Walsh's office decide when a police investigation becomes formal charges? The critical roles victim advocates, preliminary hearings and grand juries play in criminal justice Learn more about John Walsh: Connect with John on LinkedIn:   / john-walsh-baa5166   Visit Denver DA's Office site: https://www.denverda.org *********************************** About Unthinkable: Unthinkable is a podcast about the aftermath of incidents causing catastrophic injury or death, the experts who are called to serve when these accidents occur, and lessons that we can all learn and implement in our own personal lives. Watch or listen to more episodes of Unthinkable: Kyle’s website: https://www.kylebachus.com Bachus & Schanker LLC’s website: https://www.coloradolaw.net Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Y2FvZ9... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-un... Connect and learn more from your host, Kyle Bachus: Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn:   / kylebachus   Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on LinkedIn:   / bachus-&-schanker-llc   Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Facebook:   / bachusschanker   Follow Bachus & Schanker LLC on Instagram:   / bachusschanker   ______ Bachus & Schanker https://www.coloradolaw.net Denver | 303-222-2222 101 W Colfax Ave, Suite 650 Denver, CO 80202 Englewood | 303-222-2222 500 W Hampden Ave, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80110 Fort Collins | 970-222-2222 123 North College Avenue, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Colorado Springs | 719-888-8888 102 S. Tejon Street, 11th Floor Colorado Springs CO 80903