Another Not Guilty

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 through his journey as counsel, standing firm for a client charged with a crime he didn't commit, even when the state's "evidence" seemed stacked against him. It's messy, it's memorable, and it ends with the only verdict that fit: not guilty. Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

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 a not guilty. Because sometimes the state wants to criminalize what should just be common sense — and that's where defenders step in to keep the system in check. Oh, and some big news: Another Not Guilty made FeedSpot's Top 50 Criminal Justice Podcasts on the web!

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 to make her the criminal. Desiree wasn't having it. With fierce advocacy and relentless defense, she exposed the absurdity of the prosecution's case and delivered a not guilty verdict that put justice back where it belonged. It's a powerful reminder of why public defenders fight — because sometimes the system gets it exactly backwards. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty S

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 something criminal, but the defense team wasn't buying it. With persistence, creativity, and trial smarts, they showed the jury what really happened and secured the only verdict that made sense: not guilty. Because sometimes, money may rule everything around us — but in court, the truth rules all. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

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 her client out the front door with a not guilty. Palmdale might bring the chaos, but she brought the justice. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

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 advocacy and relentless defense, they guided their client through a stacked deck and secured the only verdict that made sense: not guilty. And this episode is extra special — it's the first one hosted by Rachel & Dallas from the Cincinnati Public Defender's Office, who bring new voices, perspective, and energy to the ANG crew. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty S

For our 100th episode, we bring you one of the most compelling and difficult conversations yet. This case is notoriously known as the capital trial of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland shooter. Our special guests are Casey Secor, one of the attorneys, and Katie O'Shea, the mitigation specialist. Together, they give a rare and insightful look into the high-stakes defense work that saved Nikolas Cruz's life. This episode is not about excusing, but about understanding: the role of mitigation, the weight of capital defense, and the commitment to ensuring that even in the most notorious cases, the Constitution and due process remain alive. It's an exceptional, sobering, and deeply human conversation — and a milestone for Another Not Guilty.

This one comes straight out of Sacramento. Public defender Kyle H tells the tale of a client with six children by six different women — and one of them put a criminal case on him. What followed was a messy family drama dragged into a courtroom, where the state thought the jury would buy their story. Kyle, however, cut through the chaos with sharp advocacy and a clear defense narrative, leading the jury to the only outcome that made sense: not guilty. It's a wild ride of family conflict, courtroom strategy, and the importance of having a defender who can navigate drama inside and outside the courtroom. This one's straight out of a small-town sitcom. Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial. Add in Ashley Ray as a special guest co-host, and you've got the perfect mix of courtroom drama and comic relief. The jury saw th

This one's straight out of a small-town sitcom. Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial. Add in Ashley Ray as a special guest co-host, and you've got the perfect mix of courtroom drama and comic relief. The jury saw through the small-town tangle and handed down the only verdict that made sense: not guilty. Because when your key witnesses double as husband and wife, maybe you don't have the most airtight investigation. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon  

This episode flips the script: instead of a public defender telling the tale, we hear from a prosecutor reflecting on a not guilty verdict they say came down to jury nullification. The case? A neighborhood watch gone wrong. The charges? Serious enough that the state thought conviction was a lock. But the jury had other ideas. Was this a bold act of jury independence — or just the state refusing to admit its case was weak? You decide, as we explore how one trial turned into a lesson on community, credibility, and the limits of the law. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon  

This episode stars Dustin Talbot, a Federal Deputy Public Defender, who shares one of the most jaw-dropping trial stories we've heard in a while. His client — who had snitched on his gang — found himself in the crosshairs of a "G-Queen" whose crew tried to have him killed. What followed was a courtroom chess match with life-and-death stakes. Dustin breaks down how he maneuvered through the prosecution's theory, exposed the cracks, and ultimately walked his client out the front door with a not guilty. It's part true-crime thriller, part trial strategy masterclass — and proof that in the courtroom, every move counts. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon  

This episode highlights the grit and dedication of the Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Indiana. Kyle Duggar and his team share how they defended a client accused of attempted murder — a case tangled up in issues of race, guns, and even a subway sandwich. The prosecution thought they had their narrative locked, but the defense dismantled it piece by piece, exposing the holes and showing the jury the truth. The verdict? Not guilty. It's part trial story, part social commentary, and all the reason why public defenders matter. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon  

Season 6 kicks off with a bang — literally. Zack Kitaynik from the San Joaquin Public Defender's Office takes us inside a murder trial where his client faced life-changing charges. The state painted it as cold-blooded, but Zack showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense. Through sharp advocacy and fearless trial work, Zack dismantled the prosecution's theory and gave the jury the roadmap to justice. The verdict? Not guilty. It's a high-stakes trial, a bold defense, and the perfect way to launch a new season of Another Not Guilty. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon  

Two Detroit public defenders take us inside a chilling case where their client was accused of the unthinkable — shooting and killing his own mother with a shotgun. The state built a murder case on bad assumptions, lazy detective work, and tunnel vision. But here's the twist: multiple suspects, hidden leads, and defense attorneys who refused to let the jury swallow the state's story. Piece by piece, they showed how sloppy the investigation really was, and why the prosecution's "thriller" didn't have a second act. The result? A not guilty verdict that proves even in the darkest courtroom drama, truth can still be the plot twist. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty ·         Support the show (potential bo

In this episode, a public defender walks us through a wild week in which he won two separate jury trials for the same client. The prosecution thought they had their "expert" angle locked down, but sharp cross and relentless advocacy showed otherwise. From shaky testimony to overblown charges, this defender dismantled the state's case not once, but twice — proving that sometimes the best way to handle a so-called expert is to show the jury how little expertise is really there. Two trials. One client. Zero convictions. That's how you do it. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty ·         Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

You've seen bad prosecutions before, but have you ever seen a police officer literally hopping around a courtroom? In this episode, a young, passionate public defender takes on a ridiculous case where the state's star witness — a cop — tried to prove to a jury how a tied-up person could "walk" to a police car… by bouncing around like it was a courtroom talent show. The defense didn't need theatrics. With sharp advocacy and steady cross, they showed the jury just how far the state was willing to jump to make their case stick. Spoiler: it didn't. The result? Not guilty. Because when justice turns into a kangaroo court, sometimes it takes a defender to stop the hopping madness. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not

Oh boy — this title is just the tip of the iceberg. In Wisconsin, two badass public defenders took on a case where the allegations were loud, the prosecution was confident, and the evidence? Paper thin. What unfolded was a wild ride of cross-examination, contradictions, and defense strategy that shredded the state's story until there was nothing left standing. The result: not guilty. Because sometimes all the state brings to trial is drama — and that's not enough to take away someone's liberty. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty ·         Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

Meet Gabe & Ana — better known as Belligerent & Sneaky — a powerhouse public defender trial duo who prove once again why you never plead guilty too soon. In this case, their client nearly pled guilty at arraignment, but thanks to a twist from the judge, the case went to trial. That's where Gabe & Ana worked their magic, exposing the cracks in the state's theory and securing a not guilty verdict. It's a reminder that sometimes justice comes from skill, sometimes from strategy — and sometimes from a little courtroom chaos. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty ·         Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

Family drama, digital receipts, and a whole lot of reasonable doubt. In this episode, a cousin accused her own cousin of sexual assault — but the prosecution's story unraveled thanks to a treasure trove of emails between the two. What started as a serious allegation turned into a courtroom demolition, as the defense used the inbox to shred the state's theory piece by piece. By the time the jury saw the messages, there was only one outcome left: not guilty. Because sometimes the best witness isn't a person at all — it's Gmail. Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty ·         Support the show (potential bonus content!): Patreon

This not guilty comes straight out of Oregon, where a young couple's fight over some weed spiraled into an alleged domestic violence case. The state thought they had drama on their side, but what they didn't have was proof. Enter two Oregon public defenders who were equal parts tenacious and innovative. With sharp trial strategy and creative advocacy, they showed the jury the truth and walked their client right out the door. And bonus — this episode marks the debut of Loren, our newest co-host, bringing fresh energy to the ANG crew. Because when it comes to baby mama drama, only one verdict really matters: not guilty Dive into more stories from the bold and brilliant public defenders wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with us on social media: Stay Connected & Support the Show: ·         Website: anothernotguiltypod.com Another Not Guilty ·         Follow us on Instagram: @anothernotguilty ·         Find us on Facebook: Another Not Guilty ·         Support the show (potential bonus conten