What happens when the actual victim of a crime is arrested and prosecuted? Public Defender Felipe Gonzalez tries an all-or-nothing case, on an 8-count indictment, that will turn on the testimony of one person, his client. Spolier Alert: Not Guilty across the board. Tune in to hear how Felipe protected his innocent client from 45 years in prison.
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1:36:20
When Due Process Freezes Over
Defense attorney Murat Erkan talks about the recent abduction of his client by ICE in the middle of a jury trial. The actions of the government shock the conscience because of their actions which deprived Murat's client of his right to a jury trial and due process.
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2:10:05
Mother Knows Worst
Public defenders know that every case has its twists and turns, but this one? It’s got everything: false allegations, a family in crisis, and a young man fighting for his life. Ilona Yanez walks us through her defense of Andy, an 18-year-old who moved to the U.S. from Guatemala to reunite with his mother, only to be accused of unthinkable crimes by his younger siblings. We start with the case details: a 911 call over a cake dispute spirals into allegations of sexual abuse, with Andy’s siblings claiming he molested them multiple times. But as Ilona digs deeper, she uncovers a family dynamic fraught with manipulation, abuse, and a mother willing to do anything to protect herself. Ilona takes us through her strategy, from challenging the prosecution’s version of events to exposing the inconsistencies in the siblings’ testimonies. She explains how she used CPS records to show that the children had a history of lying to protect their mother and how she fought to get Andy released on bail despite facing life in prison. One of the biggest curveballs? The exclusion of key evidence, including a CPS report where the children denied any abuse just two months before the allegations surfaced. Ilona discusses how this ruling impacted the defense and why it was crucial to her case. Finally, we break down the jury’s reaction, the verdict, and the emotional aftermath. Whether you’re a legal professional or just love a good courtroom drama, this episode will keep you hooked!
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2:26:22
The Wimbledon DNA Cross
In this episode defense attorney Jared talks about his first Not Guilty trial he did which also happened to be his first jury trial ever wherein his client was charged with several counts of robbery and facing a life sentence. Jared talks about how he shredded the states case and gets their DNA expert to admit the DNA evidence isn't reliable.
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1:36:59
Meth, Murder, and a Missing Boyfriend
In this wild episode of Another Not Guilty, we're diving into a case that has everything, attempted murder, shady witnesses, cartel rumors, and one seriously unreliable memory. Our guest, public defender Avneet, takes us through his latest Not Guilty verdict, where his client faced a staggering 20 to life for an attempted murder charge. But as the evidence unraveled, so did the prosecution’s case. From a supposed victim who changed her story at every turn, to three mysterious men lurking around a desert property, to a judge who flipped the rules mid-trial, this case had more twists than a Hollywood crime thriller. Was our guest’s client really guilty, or was this just another case of bad policing and unreliable testimony? Press play to find out how Avneet exposed the flaws in the prosecution's case and secured justice in the courtroom. Love the show? If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with your friends! Your support helps us keep bringing you the real stories from the trenches of the criminal justice system. 🎧💼⚖️
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