LAW in the WILD
Attorney Charles Schierer explains a wide array of legal issues and concepts that impact your daily life. Did you know that ignorance of the law is never a defense? That's right, you are presumed to know and understand the countless numbers of laws, their complexity and application to your situation. Of course, unless you have been to law school, passed the bar and spent thousands of hours in court and reading legal briefs, you can't possibly have this degree of legal knowledge. Well, Attorney Schierer is here to help you.
Episodes

Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
19 min
In this episode of Law in the Wild Podcast, hosted by attorney Charles Schierer, you will learn the basics of military justice. In this episode, we explore the court-martial (both general and special), non-judicial punishment (Article 15/Captain's Mast) and administrative separations. Attorney Schierer will also touch on how cases escalate, who convenes courts, and real examples like positive urinalysis and unit readiness considerations. Charles Schierer is the managing partner at the law firm of Schierer & Ritchie, LLC in East Peoria, Illinois. Go to www.srtriallawyers.com for more information.

Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
14 min
Attorney Charles Schierer breaks down how criminal law distinguishes first-degree murder, manslaughter (often called second-degree murder), and reckless homicide by focusing on the defendant’s mental state. Issues of malice and premeditation, sudden heat of passion and provocation are explored. Attorney Schierer uses an example of a person who meticulously plans a killing versus a person who spontaneously discovers a spouse being unfaithful and reacts impulsively to the discovered affair. Charles Schierer is the managing partner at the law firm of Schierer & Ritchie, LLC in East Peoria, Illinois. Go to www.srtriallawyers.com for more information.

Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
1 min
Attorney Charles Schierer introduces the Law in the Wild podcast, which will explore a wide range of legal issues that everyone would benefit from knowing more about. Episodes cover criminal and civil law, family law, real estate, wills, trusts, estates and more, offering clear, practical explanations to help listeners understand the law. Follow this podcast to learn when new episodes are posted.

Charles Schierer
Charles Schierer is a trial attorney licensed in Illinois, Missouri and New York. From his experiences inside and outside of the courtroom, Charles shares his insight on news, culture, events, politics, law and life.







