Episode 11: It's Britney B!tch (and Her Conservatorship)

01/03/25 • 27 min

This week on The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey open with a question on Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney. They discuss wills for single individuals without children, recommendations for everyone over 18 and the importance of having someone able to handle bills and accounts if incapacitated.

Now on to the episode topic: Britney Spears' Conservatorship!

The Lawmas cover:

California vs. South Carolina conservatorship laws
Multiple doctors involved in declaring incompetence
Issues with Jamie Spears (Britney's father) as conservator:
- History of exploitation
- Past lawsuits and creditor issues
- Alcoholism
- Financial abuse of Britney since childhood

There are several key issues with conservatorship:

No attorney choice for Britney
Complete loss of bodily autonomy
- Forced IUD
- Controlled diet/food intake
No privacy in medical treatment
- Father could access therapy notes
- Could attend therapy sessions
More restrictive than typical conservatorships

Background Context on Britney Spears:

Early exploitation as child star
History of trauma
Postpartum depression
Lack of support system
No opportunity for normal young adult development

Current Status:

Still showing effects of conservatorship trauma
Behavioral patterns reflecting stunted emotional development
Questions about potential for full recovery

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Now on to the episode topic: Britney Spears' Conservatorship!

The Lawmas cover:

California vs. South Carolina conservatorship laws
Multiple doctors involved in declaring incompetence
Issues with Jamie Spears (Britney's father) as conservator:
- History of exploitation
- Past lawsuits and creditor issues
- Alcoholism
- Financial abuse of Britney since childhood

There are several key issues with conservatorship:

No attorney choice for Britney
Complete loss of bodily autonomy
- Forced IUD
- Controlled diet/food intake
No privacy in medical treatment
- Father could access therapy notes
- Could attend therapy sessions
More restrictive than typical conservatorships

Background Context on Britney Spears:

Early exploitation as child star
History of trauma
Postpartum depression
Lack of support system
No opportunity for normal young adult development

Current Status:

Still showing effects of conservatorship trauma
Behavioral patterns reflecting stunted emotional development
Questions about potential for full recovery

Be sure to watch and listen to Upcoming Episodes on:

Scott Peterson
Michael Ohr case
JonBenét Ramsey case
Other pop culture legal cases

Subscribe, follow and send us your questions: [email protected]

#lawmoms #mompreneurs #LaurenandLacey #BritneySpears #itsBritneyBitch #conservatorship

Previous Episode

Episode 10: Wedding Bells to Prison Cells: The Komoroski DUI Case

This week's starts a series of high profile case episodes. Lacey & Lauren discuss the case in South Carolina where Jamie Komoroski received a 25-year maximum sentence after pleading guilty to felony DUI resulting in death and great bodily injury. The incident involved hitting a golf cart carrying newlyweds, killing the bride.

Lauren & Lacey cover:

A follow-up on the question about South Carolina parole board appointment process
An analysis of Komoroski's sentencing and motion to reconsider
The comparison with similar DUI cases and sentencing disparities
A discussion of mandatory minimums vs. education for prevention
And advice for parents and young adults regarding safe transportation

Case Details:

Defendant: Jamie Komoroski
Charges: Felony DUI with death, DUI with great bodily injury
Sentence: 25 years (maximum)
Circumstances: Hit golf cart carrying newlyweds, bride killed
Motion to reconsider filed citing: no prior record, absence of intent, addiction treatment, remorse

Legal Discussion:

Different DUI charge levels explained
Concurrent vs. consecutive sentencing
Sentencing disparities in comparable cases
Impact of age and circumstances on sentencing
Role of judicial discretion and bias

Resources:

Current SC mandatory minimum for felony DUI with death: 1 year
Maximum sentence: 25 years

Preventive Measures:

Importance of ride-sharing options
Parent strategies for encouraging safe choices
Need for better youth education about legal consequences

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Next Episode

Episode 12: Inside the Alex Murdaugh Case

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, attorneys Lauren and Lacey dive into critical aspects of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.

Key Topics Discussed:

The decision-making process behind defendants taking the stand
How social media evidence, particularly Snapchat, impacted the case (be careful with what you put online!)
The authentication process for digital evidence in court
The evolving landscape of digital evidence in criminal cases.

Personal Insight:

Lacey shares her unexpected encounter with Alex Murdaugh during a prison visit
Discussion of Murdaugh's physical stature and its relation to evidence trajectories
Lauren and Lacey both share their opinions on Murdaugh's involvement in the crimes

Additional Notes: