Tommy Sangchompuphen
Dec 181 min read
Quick Tip: Liable v. Guilty
One of the most common errors I see on bar exam essays is confusing liable and guilty . These terms (as well as liability and guilt )...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Nov 154 min read
Lessons From Operation Bear Claw: Statutory Breakdown, Conspiracy, and Search Warrants
Imagine orchestrating an elaborate insurance scam involving a person in a bear costume. Four Los Angeles residents recently found...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 283 min read
I Can’t Let September Go By Without a Nod to Earth, Wind & Fire
I know, I know—September 21 has come and gone, and I should have posted this blog on that iconic date. But I just couldn’t let the month...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Sep 134 min read
Friday the 13th and Legal Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions
It's Friday, September 13, 2024. Friday the 13th has long been a symbol of superstition and fear, a day when many believe bad luck runs...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 293 min read
Burglarized, Yes. Burgled, Yes. Robbery, No.
Criminal law on most bar exams is a bit unusual. Criminal law often tests a mix of common law principles and generally accepted legal...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Aug 2310 min read
Learning from The Beatles (Part 10 - Songs 91 to 100)
In my ongoing series, I continue to explore how Beatles songs can illustrate key legal concepts. We've already seen how “ Help! ”...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jul 213 min read
Don't Let Burdens Burden You
Navigating the different burdens in law school and on the bar exam can sometimes be challenging. The terms "burden of proof," "burden of...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 252 min read
Two Names, One Concept, and a Visit to Panera Bread
As you prepare for the bar exam, one common hurdle you might encounter is understanding that many legal concepts are known by different...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 223 min read
Feeling the Heat: Reviewing Criminal Law Concepts During a Heatwave
A dangerous heat wave is bringing higher-than-usual temperatures to much of the U.S. this weekend, including over parts of the Ohio...
Tommy Sangchompuphen
Jun 203 min read
A Pin Worth Holding Onto
Recently, as I rummaged through my basement, I stumbled upon a childhood treasure—a pin autographed by the members of Wilson Phillips. If...