Another Not Guilty

When A Felony Judge Meets A Misdemeanor TikTok Star

Peter Neal might be a "baby" public defender out in L.A. County — but the only ones crying are the prosecutors when he walks his client out with a fresh not guilty. In this episode, Peter breaks down his early trial wins, the nerves and gri…

Believe No One: Discrediting the Client's Confession

Defense attorney Ryan Sullivan out of Massachusetts casts doubt on his own client's confession to win an acquittal on all charges in a gun possession case. The defendant — a young shoe salesman who had been shot six times — faced a mandator…

How Do You Like Them Grapefruits?

Fresh out of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, public defenders Ben Jackson and Tirza take us inside a jaw-dropping trial where their client faced 27 counts of rape and sexual assault — charges that carried a maximum of 286 years in prison. T…

The ABCs of CYA – A fearless defender exposes a cop cover-up and saves his client from life in prison

When off-duty officers turn a botched investigation into a full-blown "cover your ass" operation, an innocent man suddenly finds himself facing life in prison for attempted murder. Enter Stanford Fraser, a sharp, fearless public defender fr…

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The Couple That Stands Their Ground Together Gets Charged Together – When Self-Defense Becomes a Battlefield

In this episode, defense attorney Andrew Darling tells the story of a case where love, loyalty, and self-defense collided in the courtroom. His client was charged with murder after her girlfriend shot and killed an attacker who came after t…

Glove Gaslight: When the Witness Doubles Down – Shutting Down a Lineup of Lies

In this episode, Cincinnati public defenders Max and Molly take us inside a case where their client was wrongfully accused of voyeurism. The prosecution lined up witness after witness, each ready to double down on shaky stories — but Max an…

Party Marty, Not So Smarty! – When Closing Arguments Seal the Deal

Take a listen as Glen Oh from the Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit shares one of his standout trials. His client was falsely accused of assaulting his ex-lover on several occasions, but the case quickly turned into a circus. The pol…

All Or Nothing: The Bucket Hat Cat Burglar – When Testimony Alone Decides It All

What happens when the actual victim of a crime gets arrested and prosecuted? In this episode, Los Angeles Public Defender Felipe Gonzalez shares the story of his client, a man falsely accused and staring down an eight-count indictment that …

When Due Process Freezes Over – ICE Snatches a Defendant Mid-Trial

What happens when the government literally rips your client away in the middle of a jury trial? Defense attorney Murat Erkan shares one of the most shocking stories we've heard: his client was abducted by ICE agents during trial, depriving …

Mother Knows Worst – When Family Drama Meets the Courtroom

Family ties can twist into courtroom lies. In this episode, a public defender walks us through a case where a mother's accusations nearly cost her own child their freedom. The prosecution thought "mom knows best" would be enough to win the …

The Wimbledon DNA Cross – When a Rookie Defender Serves an Ace

First trials don't usually look like this. In his very first jury trial — and first trial ever — defense attorney Jared faced a client staring down multiple robbery charges and a possible life sentence. The state leaned hard on DNA evidence…

Meth, Murder, and a Missing Boyfriend – When the Case Unravels Like a Bad Thriller

This episode has it all: attempted murder charges, cartel rumors, shady witnesses, and one very unreliable memory. Public defender Avneet takes us inside a case where his client faced 20-to-life — and walked away with not guilty. The state …

Tattoo Turf War – When the Video Inked Not Guilty

Everything's bigger in Texas — even the trials. In this episode, defense attorney Kristin tells the story of her client, a tattoo artist accused of inappropriate touching during a session. The state tried to turn a routine tattoo appointmen…

All Tuah And No Hawk – When False Accusations Fall Apart

Los Angeles Public Defender Emmanuel Garcia takes us inside a case that had all the makings of a courtroom soap opera. His client was falsely accused of hitting his eight-month-pregnant girlfriend and assaulting the very person who made tho…

I Pity The Courtroom Cleaning Staff! – When Chaos Meets a Not Guilty

In this unforgettable episode, Sacha Mount from the San Joaquin Public Defender's Office takes us inside a trial where the evidence was messy — and so was the courtroom. At one point, his client literally vomited all over counsel table duri…

Pothole Vigilante – When Fixing the Streets Turns Into a Trial

In this one, Dallas and Rachel — our Cincinnati PD hosts — sit down with defense attorney Stephenie Lape to hear the story of a trial that proves just how ridiculous the government can be. Stephenie's client faced charges that spun everyday…

Pro Pimpin' Prosecutor – When the State Puts a Trafficking Victim on Trial

We're kicking off 2025 with a banger. Desiree Garrity from the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office brings us a case that shows just how twisted the system can get. Her client — a survivor of sex trafficking — was prosecuted by the DA's off…

Cash Rules Everything Around Me – When a Scratch Isn't Domestic Violence

In this episode, Dallas and Rachel take the helm as hosts and sit down with two public defenders from Montgomery County, Ohio. Their client was hit with a domestic violence charge after an ex-girlfriend got scratched — not from a fight, but…

The Palmdale Special – When the Wildest Part of L.A. Goes to Trial

Check out this case from the heart of Los Angeles County's wildest corner — Palmdale. Christina Sarkiss, a badass public defender from L.A. County, takes us inside a courtroom tale that proves once again why public defenders are the last li…

Forced To Go, Forced To Leave – When the System Dumps and Defenders Deliver

From Montgomery County, Ohio, public defenders Nicole & Elizabeth share a jaw-dropping case where their client was put on a law enforcement hold, taken to a hospital, and then literally dumped onto the streets after being discharged. The st…

Saving Nikolas Cruz's Life – ANG's 100th Episode Special

For our 100th episode, we bring you one of the most compelling and difficult conversations yet. This case is notoriously known as the capital trial of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter. Our special guests are Casey Secor, one of the attorn…

Rice a Baby Mama Drama – When Family Chaos Meets the Courtroom

This one comes straight out of Sacramento. Public defender Kyle H tells the tale of a client with six children by six different women — and one of them put a criminal case on him. What followed was a messy family drama dragged into a courtr…

The Keystone Kops & Small Town DV – When Conflict of Interest Wrecks the Case

This one's straight out of a small-town sitcom. Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to…

Neighborhood Watch Gone Wild – When the Prosecutor Cries Jury Nullification

This episode flips the script: instead of a public defender telling the tale, we hear from a prosecutor reflecting on a not guilty verdict they say came down to jury nullification. The case? A neighborhood watch gone wrong. The charges? Ser…

G-Queen's Gambit – When Snitches, Gangs, and the Feds Collide

This episode stars Dustin Talbot, a Federal Deputy Public Defender, who shares one of the most jaw-dropping trial stories we've heard in a while. His client — who had snitched on his gang — found himself in the crosshairs of a "G-Queen" who…

Race, Guns, & Subway Sandwiches – When a Jury Says "Not Guilty"

This episode highlights the grit and dedication of the Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Indiana. Kyle Duggar and his team share how they defended a client accused of attempted murder — a case tangled up in issues of race, guns, and…

Smoking Ghost Gun – When Self-Defense Wins the Day

Season 6 kicks off with a bang — literally. Zack Kitaynik from the San Joaquin Public Defender's Office takes us inside a murder trial where his client faced life-changing charges. The state painted it as cold-blooded, but Zack showed the j…

A Warranted Homicide (Part 2)

Here's the 2nd half of the Season 5 finale.  

A Warranted Homicide (Part 1)

Season 5 Finale stars Brady Sullivan, a 30 year veteran of the Los Angeles Public Defender's office, who shares the tale of his last jury trial of his career which involved an officer who was fatally shot while executing a search warrant by…

Alfred Hitchcock for the People – When a Murder Case Unravels in Motown

Two Detroit public defenders take us inside a chilling case where their client was accused of the unthinkable — shooting and killing his own mother with a shotgun. The state built a murder case on bad assumptions, lazy detective work, and t…

My So-Called Expert – When One Week Brings Two Not Guiltys

In this episode, a public defender walks us through a wild week in which he won two separate jury trials for the same client. The prosecution thought they had their "expert" angle locked down, but sharp cross and relentless advocacy showed …

A Cop Hopping Kangaroo Court – When the State Jumps the Shark

You've seen bad prosecutions before, but have you ever seen a police officer literally hopping around a courtroom? In this episode, a young, passionate public defender takes on a ridiculous case where the state's star witness — a cop — trie…

Groper's Got a Gun – When the State Brings More Drama Than Proof

Oh boy — this title is just the tip of the iceberg. In Wisconsin, two badass public defenders took on a case where the allegations were loud, the prosecution was confident, and the evidence? Paper thin. What unfolded was a wild ride of cros…

Belligerent & Sneaky – When a Judge Accidentally Saves the Day

Meet Gabe & Ana — better known as Belligerent & Sneaky — a powerhouse public defender trial duo who prove once again why you never plead guilty too soon. In this case, their client nearly pled guilty at arraignment, but thanks to a twist fr…

You've Got Mail, Cuz – When Emails Wreck the State's Case

Family drama, digital receipts, and a whole lot of reasonable doubt. In this episode, a cousin accused her own cousin of sexual assault — but the prosecution's story unraveled thanks to a treasure trove of emails between the two. What start…

Chronic Baby Mama Drama – When Weed, Love, and Justice Collide

This not guilty comes straight out of Oregon, where a young couple's fight over some weed spiraled into an alleged domestic violence case. The state thought they had drama on their side, but what they didn't have was proof. Enter two Oregon…

Murder-ring The Prosecution's Theory – When a Teen Faces Murder and Walks Free

This week we've got a double feature: guest co-host Hunter Parnell from Public Defenseless and guest public defender Hillary from Salt Lake City. Hillary shares the story of a murder charge her client faced stemming from when he was just 16…

Half Nelson, Full Acquittal – When Wrestling Moves Don't Equal Felonies

This episode features two outstanding public defenders who team up for a case straight out of a law school exam and a wrestling mat. Their client — a former state wrestling champ — was accused of assault after putting his lover in a half ne…

Sleight of Hand – When a Touchy Case Disappears in Court

Public Defender Ali Siddiqi takes center stage in this episode, pulling off one of his sharpest tricks yet: walking his client on a sexual battery charge the state swore they had nailed down. Some people are just touchy-feely, some aren't —…