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Another Not Guilty

Another Not Guiltywww.anothernotguiltypod.com
The stories true crime doesn't want you to know. The real social justice stories of the criminal system from the insiders' perspective of public defenders told with a little humor, drama, and passion for criminal justice reform. Visit us at www.anothernotguiltypod.com
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Episodes

Party Marty, Not So Smarty!

Take a listen to Detroit Public Defender Glen Oh from the Neighborhood Defender Servicee Detroit share his not guilty just trial where his client was falsely accused of assaulting his ex-lover on several occasions. Glen dives into how the police did zero investigation, the crazy shenanigans of the prosecutor, and how he gave one of the best closing arguments that other defense attorneys can use it their closings. Enjoy!

May 26, 20251 hr 32 min

All Or Nothing: The Bucket Hat Cat Burglar

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.

May 11, 20251 hr 36 min

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.

Apr 28, 20252 hr 10 min

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 c...

Apr 13, 20252 hr 26 min

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.

Mar 30, 20251 hr 37 min

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 ...

Mar 16, 20252 hr 47 min

Tattoo Turf War

In this episode defense attorney Kristin from Texas talks about a not guilty trial she did wherein her client was a tattoo artist charged with inappropriate touching of one of his clients that he was unsuccessfully prosecuted for because the video evidence showed his innocence.

Mar 02, 20251 hr 34 min

All Tuah And No Hawk

Los Angeles Public Defender Emmanuel Garcia tells the tale of achieving not guilty for a client who was falsely accused of hitting his 8 month pregnant girlfriend and assaulting the person who made said false accusations against client.

Feb 16, 20251 hr 27 min

I Pity The Courtroom Cleaning Staff!

Wow checkout this episode with Sacha Mount from the San Joaquin Public Defender's office as shares a story about a not guilty jury trial he did where his client vomitted all over counsel table during the presentation of evidence. But it's more about his journey through the counsel and representing a client who was charged with a crime he did not commit despite what some of the evidence may suggest.

Feb 02, 20251 hr 15 min

Pothole Vigilante

Enjoy this episode as Dallas and Rachel (2 Cincinatti PDs) interview defense attorney Stephenie Lape about a trial she did and achieved a not guilty verdict for her client. The government can be ridiculous and we defense attorneys are there to keep them in check! Also Another Not Guilty made FeedSpots top 50 criminal justice podcasts on the web. Check us out at podcast.feedspot.com/criminal_justice_podcasts/.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 4 min

Pro Pimpin' Prosecutor

We're starting 2025 with a banger of an episode, featuring Desiree Garrity from the Los Angeles Public Defenders with a not guilty jury trial to share that is exactly about what the title says, a case where the district attorney's office prosecuted a victim of sex trafficking for committing an assault against her trafficker. Yup it is what it is. Enjoy!

Jan 06, 20251 hr 48 min

Cash Rules Everything Around Me

This episode Cash Rules Everything Around Me is a not guilty wherein client was charged with domestic violence because his ex-girlfriend was inadvertently scratched while the two of them struggled over a big wad of cash. ANG's Dallas and Rachel are at the helm on this one as they interview 2 Montgomery Ohio public defenders who stepped up and defended their client against outrageous charges!

Dec 08, 202459 minEp. 103

The Palmdale Special

Check out this episode starring Christina Sarkiss, a public defender from our very own Los Angeles County, with a crazy case out of Palmdale ... the wildest part in the county!

Nov 24, 20241 hr 50 min

Forced To Go, Forced To Leave

Alright this episode features Nicole & Elizabeth from the Montgomery Ohio public defender's office as they share a Not Guilty they achieved for a client who was put on a hold by law enforcement, taken to a hospital, and then discharged and dumped onto the streets by the police. Also this episode is particularly awesome because it is the first episode hosted by Rachel and Dallas from the Cincinnati's public defender's office. Enjoy!

Nov 11, 20241 hr 10 min

Saving Nikolas Cruz's Life

The case is notoriously known as the capital case trial of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland Shooter. This is our 100th episode btw. Our special guests are Casey Secor, one of the attorney, and Katie O'Shea, the mitigation specialist. This episode is exceptionally compelling and insightful. Enjoy.

Oct 21, 20242 hr 35 minEp. 100

Rice a Baby Mama Drama

Our guest is a public defender from Sacramento. His client has 6 children with 6 different women and one of them put a case on him. Listen as Kyle H shares the tale of navigating the criminal system to achieve not guilty for his client. Enjoy.

Oct 06, 20241 hr 28 min

The Keystone Kops & Small Town DV

This particular not guilty is told by Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's office. It involves a domestic issue that was investigated by officers who were married to each other ... doesn't get anymore small town than that. Also comedian Ashley Ray join us as a special co-host.

Sep 22, 20242 hr 7 min

Neighborhood Watch Gone Wild

Actually what makes this episode special and unique is that this particular not guilty is told from. the perspective of a prosecutor who claims the not guilty was a result of jury nullification. Do you agree?

Aug 18, 20241 hr 25 min

G-Queen's Gambit

This episode stars Dustin Talbot, a Federal Deputy Public Defender, who shares one of the more amazing trial stories we've heard in awhile. It's about a client who snitches on his gang and gets caught up with a G-Queen who's gang tries to have him killed. Enjoy!

Aug 04, 20242 hr 53 min

Race, Guns, & Subway Sandwiches

This episodes features the talents and dedication of the attorneys and investigative staff of the Monroe County Public Defender's office in Indiana. Kyle Duggar and his team share with us how they represented a client who was charged with attempted murder and went to trial which resulted in Not Guilty!

Jul 22, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 6Ep. 2

The Smoking Ghost Gun

Check out this Season 6 premiere with Zack Kitaynik from the San Jaoquin Public Defender's office as he tells the tale of successfully defending his client in a murder trial, arguing self-defense.

Jul 08, 20242 hr 19 minSeason 6Ep. 1

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 his client who sincerely and reasonably believed it was a member of the Mongols biker "club" who was breaking into his home.

Dec 11, 20231 hr 56 min

Alfred Hitchcock for the People

This not guilty features two public defenders from Detroit who's client was charged with shooting and killing his own mother with a shotgun. But hey it's not guilty for a reason, right? Multiple suspects and lazy sloppy detective work might've had something to with that.

Nov 28, 20232 hr 8 min

My So-Called Expert

Great episode. Public defender from sits down with us and tells a tale of how he achieved 2 not guilties for the same client in one week. Quite the story. Enjoy.

Nov 13, 20231 hr 24 min

A Cop Hopping Kangaroo Court

Check out this episode. We got a young passionate defender sharing a tale of a ridiculous prosecution and police officer who literally hopped around the courtroom trying to demonsrate to a jury how someone who is tied up could still walk to a police car after being arrested. Enjoy.

Oct 29, 20231 hr 7 min

Groper's Got a Gun

Oh boy this title is only the tip of the iceberg on the this trial ending in Not Guilty; a tale told by 2 public defender's from Wisconsin. Enjoy

Oct 15, 20231 hr 53 min

Belligerent & Sneaky

The awesome public defender trial duo of Gabe & Ana (aka Belligerent & Sneaky) once again show that they are amazing trial lawyers who will defend their client at all costs (within ethical bounds of course). Listen and learn how they achieve a nice Not Guilty on a case in which their client would've pled guilty to at arraignment but was thwarted by the judge.

Oct 02, 20231 hr 26 min
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