Another Not Guilty

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 magic words. Experience the fire, growth, and courtroom chaos that comes with being the new kid in the courthouse — and still walking your client out the front door. No influencers needed for the jury to reach the verdict. 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

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 was clearly needed. Ryan masterfully unravels the prosecution’s case and challenges the reliability of the confession itself, turning what seemed like a sure conviction into a complete not guilty. ⚖️ Bold lawyering. High stakes. Real wins. 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

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, and defenders who wouldn’t quit until the jury said 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

Stanford from Prince George's County, MD acquits an attempted murder before closing arguments. How a CYA effort from off-duty cops led to the client facing life in prison — and the lunch break that broke the case. Another Not Guilty is the podcast celebrating public defenders and their victories in court. Every episode features real stories of attorneys fighting back against a system designed to convict.

In this episode defense attorney Andrew Darling shares how he achieved not guilty for a client who was charged with murder when her girlfriend shot and killed his client's attacker.

Cincinnati public defenders Max and Molly shut down a lineup of witnesses to secure the NG on behalf of their client wrongfully accused of voyeurism. 

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!

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.

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.  

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 claiming he molested them multiple times. But as Ilona digs deeper, she uncovers a family dynamic fraught with manipulation, abuse, and a mother willing to do anything to protect herself. Ilona takes us through her strategy, from challenging the prosecution’s version of events to exposing the inconsistencies in the siblings’ testimonies. She explains how she used CPS records to show that the children had a history of lying to protect their mother and how she fought to get Andy released on bail despite facing life in pri

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.  

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 a desert property, to a judge who flipped the rules mid-trial, this case had more twists than a Hollywood crime thriller. Was our guest’s client really guilty, or was this just another case of bad policing and unreliable testimony? Press play to find out how Avneet exposed the flaws in the prosecution's case and secured justice in the courtroom.     Love the show? If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, subscribe, and share with your friends! Your support helps us keep bringing you the real stories from

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.

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.

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.

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/.  

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!

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!

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!

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!