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 to seal the deal. But Jared wasn't playing defense — he went on the offensive. With a cross-examination worthy of Wimbledon, he got the prosecution's DNA expert to admit that the supposedly damning evidence wasn't actually reliable.

The jury saw through the state's case, and Jared's client walked free with a not guilty. An underdog story, a rookie trial lawyer, and a defense win that shows why truth beats lab coats every time.

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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 leaned on a supposed victim whose story changed with every telling, three mysterious men wandering a desert property, and even a judge who flipped the rules mid-trial. But Avneet exposed the contradictions, highlighted the sloppy police work, and turned the prosecution's "Hollywood thriller" into a courtroom flop.

It's a case that shows exactly why we say the truth is stranger (and better) than fiction.

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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 appointment into a criminal case, but they overlooked one thing: the video.

Kristin walks us through how the footage exposed the truth and erased the accusations, leaving the jury with no doubt. The prosecution's case faded like bad ink, and the verdict was crystal clear: not guilty.

It's a story of false accusations, courtroom drama, and the importance of receipts — especially when they're on video.

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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 those accusations.

With sharp cross and relentless trial advocacy, Emmanuel peeled back the layers of lies and showed the jury the truth. The prosecution's story collapsed, and his client walked free with a not guilty.

It's a tale of false accusations, high stakes, and a defender who refused to let the state's narrative fly.

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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 during the presentation of evidence.

But the real story here isn't about the cleanup — it's about the defense. Sacha walks us through his journey as counsel, standing firm for a client charged with a crime he didn't commit, even when the state's "evidence" seemed stacked against him.

It's messy, it's memorable, and it ends with the only verdict that fit: not guilty.

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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 frustrations into a criminal case, but with sharp advocacy and steady defense, she walked her client out the front door with a not guilty.

Because sometimes the state wants to criminalize what should just be common sense — and that's where defenders step in to keep the system in check.

Oh, and some big news: Another Not Guilty made FeedSpot's Top 50 Criminal Justice Podcasts on the web! 🎉 Check us out at podcast.feedspot.com/criminal_justice_podcasts

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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 office for allegedly assaulting her trafficker. That's right: instead of protecting the victim, the state doubled down and tried to make her the criminal.

Desiree wasn't having it. With fierce advocacy and relentless defense, she exposed the absurdity of the prosecution's case and delivered a not guilty verdict that put justice back where it belonged.

It's a powerful reminder of why public defenders fight — because sometimes the system gets it exactly backwards.

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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 from the two struggling over a big wad of cash.

The state tried to spin it into something criminal, but the defense team wasn't buying it. With persistence, creativity, and trial smarts, they showed the jury what really happened and secured the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.

Because sometimes, money may rule everything around us — but in court, the truth rules all.

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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 line of defense against overcharging and sloppy prosecutions.

With sharp trial skills and fearless advocacy, Christina walked her client out the front door with a not guilty. Palmdale might bring the chaos, but she brought the justice.

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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 state tried to turn this ordeal into criminal liability — but Nicole & Elizabeth weren't about to let that stand.

With sharp advocacy and relentless defense, they guided their client through a stacked deck and secured the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.

And this episode is extra special — it's the first one hosted by Rachel & Dallas from the Cincinnati Public Defender's Office, who bring new voices, perspective, and energy to the ANG crew.

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