You’re Free To Go

An execution that didn't work, a celebrity losing time off his prison sentence, and a DUI case people think was a rich man's break. Criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik take on the week's biggest criminal cases. Guy explains why Diddy's release date was pushed back after prison officials reportedly found a cell phone, alcohol and more in his cell, and how contraba...

He was facing life for attempted murder on three deputies. Then his lawyer something. Criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik continue the golf caddy cases with "Bob," a caddy in a mental health crisis during the first months of COVID. He wandered onto a private airport runway, ran from deputies, and fired one of their tasers during the struggle. Guy reads the real police...

Criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik are back in the studio together with a round of crazy cases, golf caddy edition. Guy walks through "TJ," a caddy with no record who tried to keep a drunk date off the road at 4 a.m. and got charged with aggravated battery. Body cam audio, a security gate log, a polygraph, and a video of smashed car windows turned the case around. Mar...

A breakup, three college students, a truck—and enough peanut butter, honey, syrup and feathers to turn heartbreak into a criminal case. On this episode of You’re Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik open the case files and share two stories from early in their legal careers. Guy takes us back to 1992, when he was still in law school and working as a certified legal i...

Can money, connections, or political influence help someone get a presidential pardon? On this episode of You’re Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik break down one of the most powerful—and controversial—tools in the American justice system: presidential pardons and clemency. They explain the difference between a pardon and a commutation, how the traditional federal...

We’ve all heard it before: if you have enough money, you can buy your way out of trouble. But is that actually true? On this episode of You’re Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik answer a viewer’s question about whether wealthy defendants really get a different kind of justice. Guy shares two very different cases from his career. In one, a victim’s family received $...

A respected doctor walks out of the hospital in his scrubs to buy pain pills behind a movie theater. Minutes later, he's in handcuffs—and facing more than 30 years in prison. On this episode of You’re Free to Go , Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik break down two wild cases that show just how strange the criminal justice system can get. Guy tells the story of an Ivy League-trained physician whose opi...

In this episode of You’re Free to Go , attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik examine one of the most infamous financial crimes in American history: the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme . But for Guy, the Madoff case wasn't something he simply watched unfold in the headlines. After Madoff's fraud was exposed in 2008, ten investors walked into Guy's office looking for help. Those ten eventuall...

Two major murder cases. Two completely different legal battles. On this episode of You’re Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik break down the latest developments surrounding the Tupac Shakur murder trial and the ongoing case against Luigi Mangione . Nearly 30 years after Tupac was shot and killed in Las Vegas, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is now facing prosecution in the fi...

Three cases. Three completely different stories. And one thing connecting all of them: voyeurism. On this episode of You’re Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik take a look at some of the strangest “Peeping Tom” cases they've encountered throughout their legal careers. Guy starts by explaining what legally constitutes voyeurism, including consent, expectation of...

Why would Dr. Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times before Congress—and what does that actually mean legally? On this episode of You’re Free to Go , attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik break down the controversy surrounding Dr. Fauci’s congressional testimony and his decision to assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Guy and Marc examine both sides of...

Most people think of Homeowners Associations as arguments over landscaping, parking, or neighborhood rules—but what happens when those disputes turn into criminal cases? In this episode of You're Free to Go, criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurick share unbelievable real-life stories of HOA meetings that escalated into arrests, assault charges, neighborhood feuds, and courtroom...

What happens when the people sworn to uphold the law become the ones breaking it? On this episode of You're Free to Go, attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurik pull back the curtain on some of the most unbelievable true stories they've encountered throughout their decades-long legal careers. From attorneys smuggling contraband into jail and falling for their clients to lawyers manipulating e...

Millions of Americans applied for PPP loans during the COVID-19 pandemic—but what happened when billions of dollars were handed out with little oversight? In this episode of You're Free to Go , former prosecutors and veteran criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurik break down the rise of PPP fraud , why it became one of the largest financial fraud investigations in American history,...

Welcome to Episode 50 of You're Free to Go ! To celebrate this milestone, criminal defense attorneys and former prosecutors Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurick share some of the most unbelievable cases from their decades in the courtroom. In this episode, Guy tells the incredible story of how a domestic violence victim's burglary was solved through instinct and criminal psychology. Mark recounts...

The O.J. Simpson trial remains one of the most famous criminal cases in American history—but what was O.J. like after the verdict? On this episode of You're Free to Go , Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurik are joined by filmmaker Arthur Bernstein , who shares his incredible firsthand experience meeting O.J. Simpson, casting him in a short film, and developing an unexpected friendship with one of the m...

Can a fatal car crash be prosecuted as first-degree murder? In this episode of You're Free to Go , attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurick break down Netflix's viral documentary The Crash and discuss the controversial conviction of Mackenzie Shirilla, examining the legal questions surrounding intent, evidence, and the appeals process. The conversation then shifts to one of the most unbeliev...

What happens when mental health and the criminal justice system collide? In this fascinating episode of You're Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurik sit down with renowned forensic psychologist Dr. Michael Brannon to explore the complex world of psychology, criminal law, and the human mind. Dr. Brannon shares insights from decades of experience evaluating defendan...

What happens immediately after someone gets arrested? In this episode of You're Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurik break down one of the most important parts of the criminal justice system: bonds, bail, bondsmen, and pretrial release. The attorneys explain how bail bonds work in state and federal court, the differences between cash bonds, surety bonds, property...

In this eye-opening episode of You're Free to Go , attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik sit down with renowned cybersecurity and data privacy attorney Blair Dawson to uncover the growing threats facing businesses, professionals, and everyday individuals in today's digital world. From ransomware attacks and business email compromise scams to SIM swapping, cryptocurrency ransom payments, an...

Think you're too smart to get scammed? Think again. In this episode of You're Free to Go , criminal law experts Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik step away from their usual crazy case stories to tackle a growing threat that affects everyone: scams and fraud. From sophisticated phone scams and fake bank calls to romance fraud, crypto investment schemes, identity theft, and online extortion, Guy a...

In this powerful episode of You’re Free To Go, criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Marc Nurik dive deep into the realities of the juvenile justice system, sharing shocking stories, legal insights, and behind-the-scenes experiences from decades inside criminal courtrooms. The episode begins with a discussion about subpoenas, criminal investigations, banking records, and whether individuals...

Can criminal prosecutions become politically motivated — and what happens when politics and justice collide? On this episode of You’re Free to Go , criminal defense attorneys Guy Fronstin and Mark Nurick break down one of the most controversial legal topics in America today: politically charged prosecutions. The episode begins with a practical legal discussion about fake IDs, what parents should k...

What happens when a civil lawsuit suddenly turns into a criminal investigation? In this episode of You’re Free to Go, former prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys Mark Eiglarsh and Ralph Behr break down one of the most misunderstood legal situations people face: when civil litigation crosses the line into criminal exposure. From business disputes and fraud allegations to subpoenas, target let...

Welcome back to You’re Free to Go — where real legal insight meets unbelievable courtroom stories. In this episode, criminal defense attorneys break down one of the most common questions they get:How do criminal lawyers actually charge their clients? From flat fees vs hourly billing to why you must pay upfront in federal cases, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the legal world...