Another Not Guilty
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
Episodes
Peter Neal might be a "baby" public defender out in L.A. County — but the only ones crying are the prosecutors when he walks his client out with a fresh not guilty.
In this episode, Peter breaks down his early trial wins, the nerves and grit behind first-year PD work, and what it feels like when the jury delivers those ma...
Defense attorney Ryan Sullivan out of Massachusetts casts doubt on his own client's confession to win an acquittal on all charges in a gun possession case.
The defendant — a young shoe salesman who had been shot six times — faced a mandatory 1.5-year minimum sentence under Massachusetts's draconian gun laws that punished possessing a firearm for protection that w...
Fresh out of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, public defenders Ben Jackson and Tirza take us inside a jaw-dropping trial where their client faced 27 counts of rape and sexual assault — charges that carried a maximum of 286 years in prison.
This one's got it all: bad policing, bizarre allegations, wild medical testimony, a...
When off-duty officers turn a botched investigation into a full-blown "cover your ass" operation, an innocent man suddenly finds himself facing life in prison for attempted murder.
Enter Stanford Fraser, a sharp, fearless public defender from Prince George's County, Maryland, who refuses to let bad police work and lazy ass...
In this episode, defense attorney Andrew Darling tells the story of a case where love, loyalty, and self-defense collided in the courtroom. His client was charged with murder after her girlfriend shot and killed an attacker who came after them both.
The state tried to twist survival into crime, but Andrew dismantled their theory, showing the jury exactly why self...
In this episode, Cincinnati public defenders Max and Molly take us inside a case where their client was wrongfully accused of voyeurism. The prosecution lined up witness after witness, each ready to double down on shaky stories — but Max and Molly weren't having it.
Through sharp cross-examinations and airtight trial strategy, they exposed the flaws, contradictio...
Take a listen as Glen Oh from the Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit shares one of his standout trials. His client was falsely accused of assaulting his ex-lover on several occasions, but the case quickly turned into a circus. The police did zero investigation, the prosecutor pulled every trick in the book, and the courtroom was packed with shenanigans.
Gle...
What happens when the actual victim of a crime gets arrested and prosecuted?
In this episode, Los Angeles Public Defender Felipe Gonzalez shares the story of his client, a man falsely accused and staring down an eight-count indictment that carried a possible 45-year sentence. It all came down to one witness: his client.
With fea...
What happens when the government literally rips your client away in the middle of a jury trial?
Defense attorney Murat Erkan shares one of the most shocking stories we've heard: his client was abducted by ICE agents during trial, depriving him of his right to a jury trial and due process. The prosecution pushed forward, the judge let it happen, and the system sho...
Family ties can twist into courtroom lies. In this episode, a public defender walks us through a case where a mother's accusations nearly cost her own child their freedom. The prosecution thought "mom knows best" would be enough to win the jury — but when the defense peeled back the layers, it turned out mother knows worst.
Wit...
First trials don't usually look like this. In his very first jury trial — and first trial ever — defense attorney Jared faced a client staring down multiple robbery charges and a possible life sentence.
The state leaned hard on DNA evidence to seal the deal. But Jared wasn't playing defense — he went on the offensive. With a cross-examination worthy of Wimbledon,...
This episode has it all: attempted murder charges, cartel rumors, shady witnesses, and one very unreliable memory. Public defender Avneet takes us inside a case where his client faced 20-to-life — and walked away with not guilty.
The state leaned on a supposed victim whose story changed with every telling, three mysterious men ...
Everything's bigger in Texas — even the trials. In this episode, defense attorney Kristin tells the story of her client, a tattoo artist accused of inappropriate touching during a session. The state tried to turn a routine tattoo appointment into a criminal case, but they overlooked one thing: the video.
Kristin walks us through how the footage exposed the truth ...
Los Angeles Public Defender Emmanuel Garcia takes us inside a case that had all the makings of a courtroom soap opera. His client was falsely accused of hitting his eight-month-pregnant girlfriend and assaulting the very person who made those accusations.
With sharp cross and relentless trial advocacy, Emmanuel peeled back the layers of lies and showed the jury t...
In this unforgettable episode, Sacha Mount from the San Joaquin Public Defender's Office takes us inside a trial where the evidence was messy — and so was the courtroom. At one point, his client literally vomited all over counsel table during the presentation of evidence.
But the real story here isn't about the cleanup — it's about the defense. Sacha walks us thr...
In this one, Dallas and Rachel — our Cincinnati PD hosts — sit down with defense attorney Stephenie Lape to hear the story of a trial that proves just how ridiculous the government can be.
Stephenie's client faced charges that spun everyday frustrations into a criminal case, but with sharp advocacy and steady defense, she walked her client out the front door with...
We're kicking off 2025 with a banger. Desiree Garrity from the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office brings us a case that shows just how twisted the system can get.
Her client — a survivor of sex trafficking — was prosecuted by the DA's office for allegedly assaulting her trafficker. That's right: instead of protecting the victim, the state doubled down and tried...
In this episode, Dallas and Rachel take the helm as hosts and sit down with two public defenders from Montgomery County, Ohio. Their client was hit with a domestic violence charge after an ex-girlfriend got scratched — not from a fight, but from the two struggling over a big wad of cash.
The state tried to spin it into somethi...
Check out this case from the heart of Los Angeles County's wildest corner — Palmdale. Christina Sarkiss, a badass public defender from L.A. County, takes us inside a courtroom tale that proves once again why public defenders are the last line of defense against overcharging and sloppy prosecutions.
With sharp trial skills and fearless advocacy, Christina walked h...
From Montgomery County, Ohio, public defenders Nicole & Elizabeth share a jaw-dropping case where their client was put on a law enforcement hold, taken to a hospital, and then literally dumped onto the streets after being discharged. The state tried to turn this ordeal into criminal liability — but Nicole & Elizabeth weren't about to let that stand.
With sharp ad...
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