Another Not Guilty

Public Defender Kyle takes on the state's "slam dunk" DUI case — complete with blood draws and breath tests that looked airtight on paper. But Kyle knew better. With sharp cross and expert knowledge, he showed the jury just how faulty and unreliable the evidence really was. And to make this episode even more fun, comedienne Ashley Ray ( TV, I Say w/Ashley Ray ) joins as co-host, adding her sharp w...

Here's some free legal advice: if you ever find out your wife is sending nude photos and having affairs with members of your church, don't send those pictures to the other wives. Or as co-host George put it: "It won't end well." What followed was straight out of a soap opera. A preacher's daughter turned scorned wife, and suddenly their own daughter made up allegations of inappropriate touching ag...

This episode brings you both sides of the defense table: Public Defender Mark, the trial lawyer, and his client Victor, who was unjustly charged with second-degree murder after the tragic accidental shooting death of his girlfriend. The state tried to twist an accident into a crime, stacking the deck with a charge that never fit the facts. Mark recounts how he fought tooth and nail in trial, while...

The prosecution tried to spin felony charges into a murder case — but the story didn't match the facts, and the evidence didn't back the hype. What they wanted was a conviction. What they got was a defense that shredded their case from every angle. With sharp trial tactics and fearless advocacy, the defense exposed how flimsy the theory really was. By the end, the jury sent a clear message: no fel...

Prya, a public defender out of West Palm Beach, Florida, takes us inside a police brutality jury trial where the state charged her client with battery on a peace officer — even though he was the one being abused. Through fearless cross-examination and unshakable advocacy, Prya turned the tables, showing the jury exactly who the aggressors really were. By the end, the only thing left on the state's...

Yeah, that's right — we're going there. The "evidence" in this case was literally left behind in someone's bathroom. The state tried to pin it on Public Defender Sierra's client, but the jury wasn't buying it. With humor, grit, and sharp cross-examination, Sierra showed that while the real burglar may have left something incriminating in the toilet, it sure as hell wasn't her client. Because somet...

Two New York public defenders, Rob and James, step into trial to defend their young client against charges of inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor — charges the government seemed to conjure out of thin air. The state leaned on questionable testimony, but Rob and James tore it apart, exposing how flimsy, unreliable, and downright absurd it was. Piece by piece, they showed the jury what was rea...

Two badass public defenders out of Bemidji, Minnesota, show how it's done. Mid-trial, they convinced the judge to exclude the prosecution's key evidence, and just like that — dismissal. Case closed. But this episode isn't just about trial fireworks. Along the way, you'll hear their stories of crisscrossing Minnesota to visit their client — plus a few side quests involving rescue dogs and kittens....

Two powerhouse public defenders from Chicago, Kaitlin and Radiance, step into court to defend their young client against an attempted murder charge that carried up to 31 years in prison. The state leaned on shaky eyewitness IDs, but the defense showed just how faulty and unreliable they really were. Piece by piece, Kaitlin and Radiance dismantled the prosecution's story until the jury saw the trut...

Public Defender Anne steps into trial where family drama took center stage. The allegations? Vandalizing her baby daddy's car window and assaulting his longtime girlfriend. The supposed victim? He didn't even bother to show up and testify. Anne seized on the holes, exposed the shaky testimony that did make it in, and showed the jury exactly why this case was more soap opera than solid prosecution....

An alleged murder-for-hire plot gone sideways. A shady FBI confidential informant. And a 70-year-old man, Mr. Malavi, caught in the middle. The feds thought they had themselves a blockbuster sting, but what they really had was entrapment dressed up as "investigation." From undercover agents to wild recordings, this case shows how far the government will go to create a crime when there isn't one. T...

From Arizona comes a wild trial story of aggravated DUI and assault on peace officers — charges that could've sent a man away for years. Enter Public Defender Charlie, backed up by his cool-as-ice paralegal Dan. Together, they tore apart the state's case, exposed its cracks, and showed the jury just how flimsy the accusations really were. By the end, what started as the prosecution's attempt to pa...

Public Defender Evan from Solano County walks into trial with a client staring down a heavy prison charge — and a jury already thinking he did it. Not exactly the best accommodations. But with skill, strategy, and a little courtroom magic, Evan got the stars to align for a not guilty . And to make this episode even better, comedienne Ashley Ray (from TV, I Say w/Ashley Ray ) co-hosts, bringing fre...

Two San Francisco public defenders return with the same client from the season 4 opener — but this time the stakes are even higher. After beating the charges last round, the client is arrested again, now facing bogus attempted murder charges. And who's leading the charge? None other than the same malicious, vindictive, mustache-wearing prosecutor who just won't quit. Enter Martina, trial lawyer ex...

Two trials. Two not guilty verdicts. Two San Francisco public defenders showing the state how it's done. In this episode, Public Defender Ilona takes us inside a case where her client was the victim of police brutality. Ilona not only defended her client but also testified as a witness — putting herself on the stand and surviving cross-examination from a prosecutor rocking a mustache so ridiculous...

Drunk in public — dismissed! This public defender rolled into court ready to school the judge, prosecutor, and even the arresting officer on what the law actually says. Turns out, knowing the rules better than everyone else in the room can make the state's whole case vanish faster than a bar tab at last call. This episode is proof that sometimes the best defense isn't a flashy argument — it's simp...

Public Defender Carl — a grizzled veteran of the courtroom — takes us on a ride where family lies and a stick almost cost his client their life. Facing the possibility of a life sentence, Carl put decades of trial savvy on display, exposing contradictions and showing the jury that the story the state was selling just didn't add up. By the end, the only thing sticking was the not guilty verdict. Be...

In this special edition episode, we hear from Colin, a public defender in Snohomish County, who decided enough was enough. After watching a sheriff abuse his power and betray his community's trust, Colin didn't just complain — he organized. He formed a committee, rallied other lawyers, and launched a recall effort to hold an elected official accountable. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how defens...

Public Defender [name here] turns a case that looked like it could hinge on one complaining witness into a masterclass in credibility takedown. The witness had baggage — including a little problem with controlled substances — and by the end of trial, the jury saw the truth: this was less about guilt and more about smoke and mirrors. Sharp cross-examination, pointed strategy, and a flair for exposi...

Sinking ships and courtroom dreams collide in this one-of-a-kind trial out of the LA ports. The first Latino fisherman of Los Angeles found himself staring down criminal charges after his boat went under — but the case wasn't nearly as seaworthy as the prosecution wanted the jury to believe. Enter a young public defender, trying their very first jury trial — something they'd been dreaming of since...

Police assault. Pandemic courtroom. The state thought their "slam dunk" piece of evidence would floor the defense — but they didn't count on one savvy public defender bringing in an accident reconstruction expert to blow it all up. With experience, strategy, and a touch of flair, the defense turned the prosecution's best shot into their biggest flop. The result? A lightning-fast not guilty that le...

The prosecution rolled out its usual holiday special: grease the wheels of mass incarceration and skip that whole "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" thing. But the local public defender knew the case, knew the community, and knew exactly how to stop the state from turning a flimsy accusation into a prison sentence. Think of it as a courtroom doorbuster: the state tried to sell guilt at a bargain pr...

Everything our country was wrestling with landed in this one jury trial: racial profiling, police brutality, and the backdrop of a nation in the middle of a pandemic and protest. The prosecution tried to run business as usual, but the defense wasn't about to let systemic injustice hide behind procedure. This trial became more than just a fight for one person's liberty — it was a reflection of the...

Santa Clara Alternate Deputy Public Defender Sajid Khan takes us inside a gang murder trial where the prosecution's theory was as bogus as their evidence. From pretrial fights to appellate relief, Sajid battled every step of the way to keep his innocent client from being buried under junk charges and junk logic. But at the end of the day, it came down to a jury staring down a case that never added...

A fiery young public defender steps up for a client accused of battery after a bar brawl broke out during the Dodgers' playoff run. The scene? October, beer flowing, and every suspect rocking a beard and a Dodger jersey — basically the world's worst lineup for eyewitness identification. In trial, the defense cut through the foam and showed the jury that tough talk and beer buzzes don't add up to g...