Come Back With a Warrant

Monica and Brandon turn the mic over to the audience in this Q&A edition of Come Back with a Warrant. From pre-arrest investigations to the snitch factor, no topic is off-limits. Real listener questions, raw lawyer answers—served with insight, honesty, and a little courtroom sass. Got a burning question of your own? Drop it on any of our social media platforms and it just might make the next e...

Where’s the line between your First Amendment rights and a criminal charge? Monica and Brandon dive into the messy divide between protected speech, hate speech, and when words themselves can land you in court. 🎙️Leave us a 5 Star Review! Follow us for legal hot takes, episode updates, and a peek into our lawyer lives. 📺 YouTube:  @ComeBackWithAWarrant. Podcast 📸 Instagram:  @ComeBackWi...

The knock hasn’t come yet—but the cops are already building a case. Monica and Brandon break down what happens in a pre-arrest investigation, what it means to be “a person of interest,” and how to protect yourself before charges ever drop. 🎙️Leave us a 5 Star Review! Follow us for legal hot takes, episode updates, and a peek into our lawyer lives. 📺 YouTube: @ComeBackWithAWarrant. Podcast 📸 Inst...

Jury duty isn’t just waiting around with a number. From voir dire to deliberations, Monica and Brandon pull back the curtain on what lawyers are really looking for during jury selection—and what jurors can expect once they’re sworn in. It’s the courtroom from both sides of the box. Love the show? Don’t miss an episode — hit follow or subscribe wherever you listen! 🎙️Leave us a 5 Star Review! Follo...

On this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Monica and Brandon take on one of the most controversial topics in criminal law: sexual relationships between teachers and students. They explore where the law draws hard lines, how power dynamics complicate the idea of consent, and why not every case should be treated with the same brush. From scandal to sentencing, the conversation challenges assumpti...

In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Monica and Brandon unpack how the content we post—or that happens to be out there—can significantly impact legal proceedings. From criminal charges to public scrutiny, social media has quietly (and sometimes explosively) become a central player in modern courtrooms. Featured Cases: Marlena Velez (Florida TikTok Influencer): The 22-year-old posted a haul...

Brandon and Monica welcome their first guest—and it’s personal. Trial lawyer, business owner, and Brandon’s wife, Jennifer Dinetz joins the show to share: The viral courthouse proposal story that started it all Her rise as one of Florida’s top young attorneys The “only in Florida” gator case that made it to Jeopardy! Love, law, and a little bit of chaos—this episode has it all. 👉 If you have been...

Monica and Brandon unpack how Florida’s Marcy’s Law shapes domestic violence cases — and why the truth in court often looks nothing like the headlines. From false accusations to real dangers, they reveal what really drives which cases get fought, dropped, or won.                                      &nbs...

Think being a lawyer is all surprise witnesses and last-minute breakthroughs? Think again. Monica and Brandon pull back the curtain on the real legal grind — the strategy, the slog, and the moments that never make it to the big screen.                                              &nbs...

Monica and Brandon get real about the decision that shaped their careers — leaving the prosecution table to stand beside the accused. From moral crossroads to courtroom battles, they share the moments that changed their views on justice and why they believe everyone deserves a fierce advocate.                              &...

In this debut episode of Come Back with a Warrant , meet your hosts— Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz —two former courtroom opponents turned podcast partners. We’re criminal defense lawyers with wildly different backstories, but one thing in common: we’re obsessed with the messy, fascinating, and sometimes ridiculous world of criminal law. We kick things off by sharing: How we met (spoiler: it invo...

Ever wonder if cops can really do that? Or why someone would take a plea deal if they’re innocent? Come Back With a Warrant is a bold, no-BS criminal defense podcast hosted by two former courtroom rivals turned co-hosts. Monica Ishak (former public defender) and Brandon Dinetz (former prosecutor) pull back the curtain on the legal system…one real case, viral moment, and wild courtroom story at a t...