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 — and Ali showed the jury exactly why his client didn't belong in the latter category. With skillful advocacy and a little courtroom magic, he made the prosecution's case vanish right before their eyes.

Because when the state tries to turn smoke into fire, sometimes all it takes is a little sleight of hand to reveal the truth.

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Former public defender Patrick Wilson brings us one of his all-time favorite trials — a case where his client faced multiple counts of attempted murder and arson, with the state pushing for life without parole. The supposed crime? Accidentally causing a fire in his ex-girlfriend's house.

With sharp advocacy, Patrick dismantled the prosecution's "murder-by-fire" theory and showed the jury that what happened was an accident, not a crime. The result: not guilty on everything.

It's part thriller, part legal clinic, and all the reason you'll be shouting at the end: "How did the state even think this was a case?"

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This special edition episode is an interview with the Bring Eyvin Home Coalition which is working tirelessly around the clock to spread awareness and advocate for our elected officials to bring our colleague, fellow public defender Eyvin Hernandez home who was kidnapped by the Venezuelan government and currently is locked up in prison in Venezuela.  Please donate and sign the petition at bringeyvinhome.org. 

This one's got it all: a gang murder prosecution, shady cops hiding evidence, an OG gangster out of central casting testifying for the defense, and a judge making prosecution-friendly rulings like it was their side hustle.

But even with the deck stacked, Public Defender Jimmy showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense, not murder. With grit, skill, and fearless cross, he tore down the state's case until the only verdict left was not guilty.

It's part courtroom thriller, part character drama, and 100% why we love public defenders.

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Three-time ANG guest Ania returns with another trial defense masterpiece. Her client was accused of stabbing a man, but the truth was clear: it was self-defense. The twist? The judge refused to give a self-defense instruction.

But the jury wasn't having it. They saw through the state's case, ignored the judge's attempt to tilt the scales, and delivered justice on their own terms. As one juror basically told the court: "Hell no, Judge — we the people aren't taking away this man's liberty just because you said so."

Ania's sharp advocacy and the jury's courage came together for the only right result: not guilty.

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Public Defender Adella steps into trial and takes on a case built on the shakiest of foundations: lying children and sloppy police work. With sharp advocacy and relentless cross, she showed the jury that the truth was nowhere in the state's file. The result? Not guilty.

And this one was a true team effort — shout out to our good buddy Walid, who handled the prelim and got the charges reduced to a misdemeanor before trial.

Because when the government's case is all smoke and no fire, the defense just has to open the windows and let the truth in.

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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 wit and fresh perspective to the trial breakdown.

Because when the state serves up weak science, sometimes all it takes is a strong defense — and maybe a shot of tequila — to end up with a not guilty.

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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 against the husband. The case hit the courtroom, but the jury wasn't buying it.

This episode is wild, messy, and ultimately victorious — ending in a not guilty that proves truth can outlast even the ugliest lies.

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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 Victor bravely shares his own story of being dragged through a system determined to make him a criminal.

It's a powerful look at how prosecutors can weaponize tragedy — and how a strong defense can shine a light on the truth.

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Here's my favorite episode from Season 4 as we replay it in the lead up to the Season 5 premiere next week Sunday April 2nd.  This is probably my all time favorite, or at least top 3.  It's sooo good.