Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel
The need for a reliable and effective criminal justice system in a community is clear. However, where the rubber meets the road, our robust system of checks and balances gets complicated quickly. Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests, every other week, as they break down how this most vital of systems works. Each episode contains powerful, entertaining, and informative conversations with first-hand participants — e.g., prosecutors, defense counsel, probation personnel, jail staff, and the defendants themselves — who all have a stake in achieving the same overarching goal: Justice.
Episodes
Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this first of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role that DA investigators play in solving crimes, including one of San Antonio’s most infamous: the so called “BBQ Murder” case.
From the courtroom to the newsroom…Judge Ron Rangel and KSAT 12 Courthouse Reporter, Erica Hernandez discuss the important and difficult work of courtroom journalism. Topics include how media and criminal law intersect, the logistical challenges of courtroom reporting, and the enormous responsibility that comes with shaping public opinion.
Join Judge Ron Rangel and Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles as they discuss how therapy dogs in the courtroom provide comfort and relief during traumatic cases for jurors, victims and involved family members.
Join Judge Ron Rangel and bail attorney Ken W. Good as they explore relevant crime statistics. From FBI data revisions to the impact of bail reform, this episode explores the implications for our criminal justice system.
Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Carson, Diego Lopez, & Tara Thompson — as they prepare for their last semester of law school and unpack the ever-changing world of legal education, preparing for the bar exam, and finding their first employment in the legal field.
Join Judge Ron Rangel, former Bexar County prosecutors Kirsta Melton, and Jessica Cantu as they describe the first two local human sex-trafficking trials, laying the groundwork for Bexar County’s current sex trafficking unit.
Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Hunter as they discuss the high-profile Andre McDonald murder trial and the unique legal challenges and evidence that led up to the shocking verdict returned in that case.
Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this second of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice.
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Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this first of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice.
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Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions and fan mail submitted by you—our valued listeners. From his daily judicial duties, to his most memorable cases, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system.
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Join Judge Rangel and Criminal Defense Attorney John Kuntz as they describe the unique challenges that come with zealously representing the difficult, unyielding, and often-times unappreciative criminal-defendant client.
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Join Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Meredith Chacon as they discuss how Mark Benavides — a former defense attorney and judicial candidate — was convicted and sentenced to 80 years’ prison for trading legal services for sex in Bexar County.
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In this second of a two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss how Genene Jones, the "Angel of Death," was finally brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies as a neonatal intensive care nurse.
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In this riveting two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss the Genene Jones "Angel of Death" case, and how she was ultimately brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies while employed as neo-natal intensive care nurse.
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Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis.
To learn more about Trellis, browse their website or search for a case about your favorite celebrity: https://trellis.law/search
Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Rob Ambrosino as they discuss the similarities and differences between non-disclosures and expunctions, the processes for securing each remedy, and how they function in practice.
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Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Dayna Jones as they discuss writs and the procedural and substantive complexities of pursuing a direct appeal after a criminal conviction.
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Join Judge Ron Rangel and Crosspoint Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Kevin Downey as they explore Crosspoint's core missions of: [1] providing residential assistance to people experiencing emotional and mental challenges; [2] collaborating with our criminal justice system’s rehabilitative services (including our specialty courts); and (3) establishing solid community partnerships to promote mental health awareness.
Join Judge Ron Rangel and divorce attorney Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth as they discuss the intricate substantive law and procedural rules governing family law, in general, and divorce in particular. Lauren shares details about the automated divorce website she has created: — uncontested.com —which seeks to simplify the process for those pursuing an uncontested divorce.
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Join Judge Rangel and radio personality Lisa Bonanni, as they discuss the contemporary era of education and tackle the delicate equilibrium between mere student behavior and serious transgressions.
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