Speedy Law

After more than 40 years as a small-town criminal defense attorney , Speedy closes the book on the podcast the same way he practiced law—honestly, humorously, and with heart. In this special final episode, Speedy shares a collection of fun, unforgettable, and downright unbelievable memories from a career spent in courtrooms, holding cells, and phone calls that always started with, “Speedy, I need...

A quiet neighborhood. A body under a carport. A jealous husband. And a verdict unlike anything Speedy has ever seen before—or since. In his first-ever murder trial , Speedy takes us inside a case where passion, suspicion, and small-town whispers collide. The victim—rumored to be having an affair with the defendant’s attractive wife who worked at a convenience store —was found shot dead beneath a h...

What starts as a simple hunting trip turns into a wild legal chase! This week, Speedy dives into the case of a client who bagged a turkey—but borrowed a friend’s tag to make it look legal. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. From game wardens to borrowed tags , this case takes more twists and turns than a turkey on Thanksgiving morning. Tune in for a mix of **southern humor, sharp legal insight,...

This Veteran's Day, Speedy thanks all Veterans for their service & sacrifices. Before the courtroom battles came the real ones. In this powerful and personal episode, Speedy steps away from the legal world to share stories from his time serving in Vietnam —a chapter that shaped his grit, perspective, and sense of justice. From the chaos of the jungle to the brotherhood of soldiers, Speedy...

A family feud spins out of control—and tragedy strikes where it was least expected. In this gripping episode, Speedy unpacks a case where a bullet meant for one person found another , leaving an innocent woman dead and a community shaken. Though she wasn’t the intended target, the law called it murder by transferred intent —a hard lesson that when violence erupts, intent follows the bullet . Join...

When an officer crosses the line—and later, the lines of identity—the justice system faces questions it’s never seen before. This true South Carolina case follows a female law enforcement officer charged with grand larceny after keeping a suspect’s revolver following an arrest. But the story doesn’t end there. After jumping bond and moving to Florida, the officer began gender transition and return...

In this jaw-dropping episode of Speedy Law , Speedy takes us deep into one of the wildest cases he’s ever defended—where adrenaline, misunderstanding, and the limits of law enforcement collided right in a client’s front yard. It all started when a man riding his motorcycle was pulled over… in his own yard. Before he could even ask why, the officer jumped out and grabbed him without explanation. In...

In this powerful episode of Speedy Law , Speedy recounts a gripping case that shook a small-town courtroom—and tested the faith of an entire congregation. A kind-hearted preacher known for mentoring at-risk youth finds himself at the center of a scandal when one of the boys he brings to church accuses him of inappropriate behavior. As the trial unfolds, the courtroom is packed with church members...

A deadly shooting. A murder charge. And a defendant with everything on the line. In this episode, Speedy defends a man accused of murder after he shot and killed a known local menace — a Ruffian with a violent past — during a tense confrontation. Prosecutors painted it as a cold-blooded killing. But the truth, as Speedy reveals, was far more complicated… and far more justified. With the courtroom...

In this special episode, Speedy takes a walk down memory lane, sharing unforgettable moments, unexpected twists, and the kind of courtroom stories you can’t make up — all pulled from over 40 years in the trenches as a criminal defense attorney. From letters to the editor, alibis that don't add up and caught on camera moments, Speedy unpacks the lighter, stranger, and more human side of criminal la...

When an undercover sting operation led to the conviction of a woman as an accomplice in a high-stakes drug deal, the courtroom saw her as guilty by proximity — the wife of a known drug dealer, caught at the wrong place, at the wrong time. But Speedy didn’t see a criminal — he saw a case of a woman who didn't have the ability to comprehend her circumstances and whose mere presence didn't co...

This episode of Speedy Law takes a wild turn off the legal highway as Speedy reminisces about an epic road trip to Costa Rica with his 18-year-old son and his son’s fearless friend. Forget courtroom drama—this adventure comes with car trouble, police bribery, getting stuck on a bridge between Guatemala and El Salvador, and being chased by a truckload of Honduran soldiers. Somehow, they still made...

In this episode of Speedy Law , we dig into a decades-old case that shook a small-town school—when a respected principal was accused of leaving bruises on a student. But things aren’t always what they seem. As the story unfolds, a medical expert reveals the bruises were several days old—long before the alleged incident. Join us as we explore how assumptions, timing, and a rush to judgment nearly e...

In the latest episode of Speedy Law, when an elderly gent was slapped with criminal charges, we thought it was just another routine case. That is, until we found out he’s the guy who donated the courthouse building. Yep. The benches, the bricks, the bathroom tiles—all courtesy of our client’s generosity. And now he’s standing trial in a building that literally wouldn't exist without him. Awkward?...

A college girl heads to South Carolina for the legendary Carolina Cup...but the only ride she ends up on is in the back of a USC police car. What went down, what didn't hold up in court, and how Speedy turned a race-day arrest into a courtroom win is in this episode of "Speedy Law"!

In this episode of Speedy Law, Speedy's client learns a valuable life lesson. Enjoy "Save Yourself" and let us know what you think!

Facial hair ends up being a gamechanger for Speedy's client in this episode of Speedy Law. Enjoy "The Beard" and let us know what you think...

In this episode of Speedy Law, even when all seems lost for Speedy's client, the truth prevails!! Enjoy & let us know what you think!

Check out "The Neighbors", episode 41 of Speedy Law. Sometimes being neighborly isn't at all what it seems...

This episode of Speedy Law, "Polish Lady", is a story that, in the end, shows that sometimes good things can come out of a bad situation. Enjoy & let us know what you think!

The 40th episode of Speedy Law, "Safe Cracking", is an interesting case involving a solicitor's investigator, a defendant and a confidential informant. Listen and let us know if you think the jury got it right.

Speedy travels to Alaska in this episode of Speedy Law to assist a Public Defender in representing a client from SC.

Have you ever been "snookered"? In this episode of Speedy Law, Speedy reminisces about a couple of cases early in his career where that's exactly what happened to him.

Today's episode of Speedy Law is dedicated to George's best friend of 71 years, Gern Sertick.

The Christmas spirit prevails in this episode of Speedy Law "Merry Christmas!" We hope each of you has a very Merry Christmas!