Ever wonder if cops can really do that? Or why someone would take a plea deal if they’re innocent?Come Back With a Warrant is a bold, no-BS criminal defense podcast hosted by two former courtroom rivals turned co-hosts. Monica Ishak (former public defender) and Brandon Dinetz (former prosecutor) pull back the curtain on the legal system…one real case, viral moment, and wild courtroom story at a time. With sharp insight and unapologetic wit, they break down your rights, challenge legal myths, and go where most lawyers won’t. Whether you’re law-curious, true crime–obsessed, or just want the drama without the fluff, this is your front-row seat to how criminal law actually works.
In this episode of Come Back With a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in criminal law: the difference between probable cause and proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
A lot of people assume that being arrested means the government already has enough evidence to convict someone. But as Monica and Brandon explain, those are two very different legal ...
If you’ve been charged with a crime in West Palm Beach or South Florida… this episode matters.
Because what happens in your case isn’t just about the facts.
👉 It’s about the judge, your lawyer, and how your case is presented in court.
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down what most people don’t realize:<...
Harvey Weinstein’s criminal cases continue to shape the future of sexual assault prosecutions in America.
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down the Harvey Weinstein retrial, the Me Too movement, and the legal issues that caused Weinstein’s New York conviction to be overturned.
The discussion covers:
Harvey Weinstein’s...
Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction has officially been overturned — and the reason has shocked the legal world.
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Murdaugh’s double homicide conviction and order a brand-new trial.
The conversation covers the original murder case,...
What happens after repeated arrests, prison sentences, and addiction—and finally deciding to change your life?
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz sit down with William Freeman, founder of People of Purpose, to discuss addiction, incarceration, reentry, and the realities of the Florida criminal justice system.
After 84 arrests and 4 prison sente...
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In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down how networking actually works in the real world—and how it can directly impact your income, referrals, and long-term business growth.
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Can you get a DUI if you weren’t even driving?
In Florida—especially here in West Palm Beach and South Florida—the answer might surprise you.
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, criminal defense attorneys Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinitz break down one of the most misunderstood areas of Florida DUI law: what actually counts as “driving.”
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, t...
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down one of the most controversial true crime cases in modern history: Making a Murderer — and the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey.
After being wrongfully imprisoned for 18 years and later exonerated by DNA, Steven Avery filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against law enforcement. Just two years later, he was charged agai...
What happens when family law and criminal law collide?
In this two-part episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Monica Ishak and Brandon sit down with experienced family law attorney Heather Stolman to break down the real-life chaos that unfolds when divorce, custody battles, and domestic violence allegations intersect with the criminal justice system.
From “he said, she said” domestic violence cases to strat...
In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz sit down with veteran South Florida family law attorney Heather Greenhill Stohlman to unpack the complex — and often chaotic — intersection of family law and criminal law.
With over 20 years of experience, Heather shares what really happens behind divorce cases, custody battles, and domestic violence allegations — including how the...
In this episode of Come Back With A Warrant, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down cross-examination—the trial skill that can change the entire case in the middle of trial. They explain how defense attorneys can win cases without calling a single witness by using the government’s witnesses to build reasonable doubt and tell the defense story through tight, controlled questions.
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In this episode of Come Back With A Warrant, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz break down why collaboration over competition is one of the most underrated strategies in the legal industry—especially for criminal defense lawyers and solo firm owners.
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Why “competing for cases” is a short-term mindset—and what the long game actually looks lik...
In Episode 3 of the Come Back With a Warrant Epstein Files series, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz tackle the conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the Epstein files, and the larger questions the public still can’t shake.
We break down the biggest theories people are debating right now—from whether Epstein is truly dead, to whether he was murdered, to the “body swap” theory th...
In Episode 2 of the Come Back With a Warrant Epstein Files series, Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz dig into the latest Epstein file releases and what they actually reveal.
Millions of pages of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are being released to the public following new transparency measures. But instead of one simple “list,” the files contain emails, depositions, witness statements, inve...
Monica Ishak and Brandon Dinetz kick off a three-part deep dive into Jeffrey Epstein and the Epstein files by starting where the public story first breaks open: Palm Beach County. This episode walks through how the investigation began in 2005, why the Palm Beach Police Department believed they had a strong case, and how the process shifted when the State Attorney’s Office chose a grand jury route that produced only one solici...
In this episode of Come Back With A Warrant, Brandon Dinetz and Monica Ishak break down consciousness of guilt—the “guilty mind” argument prosecutors use when a defendant’s post-incident behavior looks suspicious. They explain how the State uses circumstantial evidence like fleeing, disposing evidence, lying to police, and DUI refusals to argue: “Why would an innocent person do that?”
They...
Justice isn’t equal — and if you’ve ever wondered why wealthy defendants seem to glide through the criminal system while others get crushed by it, this episode breaks it down step-by-step, without politics and without sugarcoating.
Monica and Brandon pull back the curtain on the two-tier system they’ve seen firsthand: where money buys time, options, experts, strategy, and most importantly — free...
Every lawyer starts out awkward. Every legal career is messy. And the glow-up only happens when you stop pretending you’re supposed to have it all figured out.
In this episode of Come Back With A Warrant, Monica and Brandon pull back the curtain on the real career journey lawyers go through — the pivots, the panic, the identity crisis, and the breakthroughs that shape who you become in this profession. &nbs...
In this episode of Come Back With A Warrant, Monica and Brandon unpack a hard truth:
Innocent people run. Innocent people confess. Innocent people plead guilty.
Not because they’re criminals — but because fear, trauma, and pressure make people deeply, painfully human.
This is a conversation about psychology, survival instinct, and a system that often punishes people for how they react when they’re scared....
Florida sentencing is a world where your future is determined by math, multipliers, and a spreadsheet that can send you to prison based on points you didn’t even know you had. Two people can commit the same crime — and walk away with wildly different outcomes.
In this episode, Monica and Brandon break down how sentencing really works in Florida:
why the score sheet matters so much, how enhancements can double ...
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