Posts Tagged ‘Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud’
Supreme Court Halts Use of Alien Enemies Act for Deportations: Insights from Attorney Josh Kolsrud
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations, highlighting crucial issues of due process and executive power in immigration law. Arizona’s Family News featured defense attorney Josh Kolsrud, who expertly unpacked the implications of this ruling.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Breaks Down the The Latest Developments from P Diddy Combs Trial
Earlier this week on Arizona’s Family News, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud provided an assessment of the second week in court for Sean “P Diddy” Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy. Combs has pleaded not guilty, and over the prior week the prosecution’s star witness—his ex-partner Cassie Ventura—testified for more than 20 hours while eight and a half months pregnant. Here are the key takeaways from Kolsrud’s analysis:
Read MoreWhat’s at Stake in the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Case? Attorney Josh Kolsrud Weighs In
On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to President Trump’s 2018 executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born on American soil to parents who are not legally present in the country. Defense attorney Josh Kolsrud joined Arizona’s Family News Anchors to break down the high–stakes constitutional questions and broader implications of the case.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence in the Courtroom: Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Weighs In on the Legal Revolution
With artificial intelligence (AI) quickly permeating every facet of life, it’s no surprise that the legal world is now grappling with its possibilities and perils. In a recent interview with Phoenix 10 News, criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud offered expert analysis and real-world perspective on how AI is already reshaping courtrooms and legal work in Arizona and beyond.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Breaks Down Developments In The P Diddy Trial With Phoenix Fox 10 News
The P Diddy trial is dominating headlines, not only for its star-studded cast of characters and high-profile allegations, but also for the complex legal maneuvers taking place in the courtroom. Phoenix 10 News sat down with criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud, who provided critical insight into the drama unfolding around Sean “Puffy” Combs, the prosecution, and the defense.
Read MorePhoenix Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Explains How Lori Vallow Daybell Could Land a New Trial
Late last week, Lori Vallow Daybell—better known in the headlines as the “doomsday mom”—filed a motion seeking a brand-new trial after her recent conviction for conspiring to murder her fourth husband in Chandler. The centerpiece of her motion? An allegation that at least one juror knew about her earlier Idaho murder convictions before the jury returned its guilty verdict.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud: What to Expect as P. Diddy’s Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial Begin
This morning on Fox 10 Phoenix, criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud broke down the challenges ahead now that jury selection is officially underway in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul Sean “Puffy” Combs. Combs, who has been behind bars since his September arrest, faces five counts that carry the possibility of life in prison if he’s convicted.
Read MoreDefense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Breaks Down the Legal Risks of Arizona Bill SB-1635
In his appearance, Kolsrud analyzed the proposed Arizona legislation known as SB1635, which would criminalize warning someone about nearby law enforcement or immigration activity. His commentary focused on constitutional concerns, legal standards, and the practical challenges of enforcing a speech-based criminal statute.
Read MoreNancy Guthrie Investigation: Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Analyzes What Happens Next
In this interview, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud explains that the Nancy Guthrie investigation appears to have reached a point where the public should expect very few updates until a major breakthrough occurs. He notes that in complex cases like this, law enforcement often withholds information while pursuing leads behind the scenes, meaning the public is likely seeing only a small portion of the overall investigative picture. Josh compares the situation to other high-profile cases where silence preceded an arrest, emphasizing that coordination with authorities in Mexico suggests investigators are actively working multiple angles
Read MorePolice Helicopter Crash Fallout: Could Felony Murder Apply?
Defense attorney Josh Kolsrud explains that felony murder doesn’t require intent to kill — only that a death is a foreseeable result of committing a dangerous felony. In this case, he notes that if investigators determine the suspect was firing at the police helicopter, or even exchanging gunfire with officers while the helicopter was actively involved in the pursuit, felony murder charges could apply.
Read MoreFake Ransom Texts, Real Federal Consequences | The Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
Criminal defense attorney Josh Kolsrud emphasizes that allegedly sending fake ransom texts to a family searching for a missing loved one is far from a harmless prank. He explains that because the family has no way of knowing whether the threat is real, federal prosecutors treat this conduct as a serious form of harassment. According to Josh, the suspect faces two federal charges: transmitting a ransom demand in interstate commerce, which carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, and a separate interstate harassment charge that could add additional prison time
Read MoreTikTok Settlement Signals Trouble for Big Tech, Says Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud
In his Phoenix Fox 10 Talks appearance, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud frames the TikTok social media addiction settlement as part of a much larger legal pattern—one that closely mirrors the historic lawsuits against Big Tobacco. Josh explains that the core legal question isn’t simply about overuse or personal responsibility, but about what these companies knew, when they knew it, and whether they adequately warned young users about potential harm.
Read MoreWhen the First Amendment Collides With Itself: Josh Kolsrud on Don Lemon’s Federal Arrest
In his Phoenix Fox 10 Talks appearance, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud breaks down what he calls a fascinating constitutional clash: the First Amendment battling itself. On one side—freedom of speech and the press. On the other—freedom of religion and the right to worship without obstruction. Kolsrud explains that federal laws like the FACE Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act specifically prohibit interfering with religious services. The legal turning point, he says, isn’t that Don Lemon entered a church—but whether Lemon crossed the line from journalist to participant by facilitating, directing, or obstructing the protest inside.
Read MorePhoenix Defense Attorney Josh Kolsrud Offers Insights Into Teacher-Student Assault
In his Phoenix 12 News interview, defense attorney Josh Kolsrud zeroed in on the self-defense claim being floated in the case. Based on the facts shared by the school, Kolsrud said he does not see a viable self-defense argument, emphasizing that striking a child in the back doesn’t align with how self-defense is legally defined. His analysis suggests that even if a classroom situation was chaotic, the alleged response crosses a legal line—especially when force is used against a student who is not actively threatening the adult.
Read MoreJosh Kolsrud Breaks Down the Restelli Conspiracy Trial On Court TV
Defense attorney Josh Kolsrud questioned the prosecution’s strategy of calling this particular family witness so early in the trial. He explained that jurors tend to remember testimony presented first and last, and this witness, in Josh’s view, did not strongly support the state’s theory of manipulation or direct responsibility for the killing. Instead, the testimony introduced subtle references to the victim’s drinking and temperament—details prosecutors usually try to avoid because they can unintentionally humanize the defense’s self-defense narrative.
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