Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano

On this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike , host and Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Mike Troiano sits down with Samantha Martin , a Las Vegas native and experienced personal injury trial attorney, for an honest, funny, and revealing conversation about life inside and outside the courtroom. Samantha shares her journey from growing up in Las Vegas and performing in high school theater to atte...

What happens when a lifelong rock musician, entrepreneur, and whiskey creator buys one of Nevada's most legendary historic saloons? On this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Stephen Staats, better known as Old Man Liver, the owner of the historic Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada, the real-world inspiration for the Prospector Saloon in Fallout: New Vegas. From his earl...

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas, Duane “Keefe D” Davis was brought to trial. But what finally convinced prosecutors they had a case? On this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorneys Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal, the prosecutors behind the case against Keefe D, to hear the prosecution's side of one of the m...

Criminal defense attorney Michael Sanft joins Mike for an inside look at his defense of Duane “Keefe D” Davis in the Nevada case stemming from the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Sanft breaks down the decades-long investigation, Keefe D’s 2008 proffer, the statements and book that became central to the case, disputed evidence, the prosecution’s case, jury dynamics, the guilty verdict, and the issues...

Mike sits down with fellow Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Amanda Pellizzari to talk about the realities of practicing criminal law, starting her own firm, difficult cases, jail visits, mental health in the courts, and the experiences that shaped her career. Amanda also shares why she decided to run for Las Vegas Municipal Court judge and how she believes her years in criminal defense have sha...

UNLV Rebel Hockey Associate Head Coach Nick Robone joins Mike to discuss growing up playing hockey in Las Vegas, building UNLV's program, developing a championship culture, upsetting Denver, and ultimately winning a national championship. They also discuss youth hockey, recruiting, the growth of hockey in Las Vegas, and what's next for the Rebels. Contact me for legal help in Nevada: www.t...

This week, Mike sits down with Jesse Merrick, host of the Silver & Black Sports Network, as he breaks down the Las Vegas Raiders' offseason and how the season may shape up for them this year. Contact me if you need a lawyer in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

This week, Michael sits down with Pro MMA fighter Brandon Jenkins. They discuss the journey Brandon took to get to where he is now, and even being a witness in a murder trial! Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troinaovegaslaw.com

Michael Sartain joins Mike to break down modern dating, attraction, social media, entrepreneurship, and building wealth. Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

On this episode of Cross-Examined , Mike sits down with Las Vegas prosecutor Allycia Murphy to discuss her journey from North Carolina to the courtroom, her experiences as a trial attorney, and her run for Municipal Court judge. They talk about prosecution, criminal defense, self-representation, judicial impartiality, and what she's learned throughout her legal career.

In this episode of Cross-Examined , Mike sits down with longtime friend Jon-Karl Froemming to talk about surviving the Route 91 shooting, the PTSD that followed, and how that experience ultimately pushed him toward a career in mental health. Jon-Karl also discusses his work in forensic mental health, Nevada’s correctional system, substance abuse, competency, and the complicated intersection betwee...

What happens when you spend 16 years investigating some of the most haunted places in the world? On this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Jay Wasley—filmmaker, audio engineer, producer, and longtime investigator on Ghost Adventures—to talk about the unusual career that eventually put him face-to-face with experiences he still can't explain. Contact me if you need a crimin...

What does it take to build a career in the music industry without ever becoming the featured artist? In this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Big Body Cisco—podcast host, DJ, MC, concert curator, and one of the driving forces behind the growth of Island Reggae and Polynesian entertainment in Las Vegas. Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Henderson Municipal Court Judge Alicia Albritton to discuss her journey from Chicago to Nevada, why she walked away from a career in medicine to attend law school, what convinced her to become a prosecutor instead of a public defender, and what it's really like making decisions from the bench. Contact me if you need Criminal Defens...

In this episode of  Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano , Catherine Wiersch shares an incredibly personal story about growing up in Las Vegas, living with the effects of gambling addiction in her family, leaving home as a teenager, couch surfing, sleeping in her car, and working multiple jobs just to survive. But her story doesn't end there. With the help of mentors, friends, and relentless deter...

What does it take to rebuild a life after being sentenced to 213 years in federal prison? In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Adam Clausen, whose life story is almost impossible to believe. After a troubled childhood, Adam found himself caught in the criminal justice system at a young age. His legal troubles escalated into a federal case that resulted in an ast...

In this special Fourth of July episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike goes solo to discuss freedom, opportunity, and the American Dream through the lens of nearly two decades as a criminal defense attorney, business owner, husband, and father. From representing clients whose freedom hangs in the balance to building a successful law firm from the ground up, Mike shares the experiences th...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with renowned Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Nicholas Wooldridge, whose path into the legal profession began in an unexpected way, by being charged with a felony himself. After successfully defending the case, Nicholas dedicated his career to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes and has become one of Nevada's...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Las Vegas content creator, entrepreneur, realtor, and social media personality Brandon Johnson, better known online as Brandon From Vegas. Contact me if you need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with legendary Las Vegas trial attorney Robert Eglet, one of the most successful plaintiff’s lawyers in the country and a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. We discuss his role in the historic October 1 litigation, representing thousands of victims after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, what it took to sec...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with combat sports veteran, Power Slap athlete, media personality, and podcast host Destiny McCubbin. Destiny shares her remarkable journey from growing up around violence and street fights to battling addiction as a teenager before discovering combat sports and completely changing the direction of her life. Contact me if you need...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with Las Vegas attorney and District Court judicial candidate Danielle Tarmu to discuss her unconventional path from working in some of the most prestigious restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip to becoming a successful litigator, mother of three, and candidate for District Court Judge. Contact me if you need legal defense in the sta...

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano , Mike sits down with former Army Ranger, retired Las Vegas SWAT commander, private investigator, and law enforcement veteran Tom Melton for one of the most personal and emotional conversations the show has featured. Contact me if you need Criminal Defense in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

In this deeply personal episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, attorney, pro tem judge, and Las Vegas Municipal Court candidate Jessica Green opens up about her years-long battle with infertility, IVF treatments, miscarriage, emotional exhaustion, and ultimately becoming a mother after seven rounds of IVF. Learn more about Jessica here: https://www.green4judge.com/

In this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano, Mike sits down with former NFL superstar Shawne Merriman — former Defensive Rookie of the Year, 3-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All-Pro, founder of Lights Out Extreme Fighting, and one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. Shawne opens up about growing up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, during the 1980s and 90s, experiencing homelessness, l...