El Primer Pescador Latino De Los Angeles – When a Boat Sinks but the Case Doesn't
Sinking ships and courtroom dreams collide in this one-of-a-kind trial out of the LA ports. The first Latino fisherman of Los Angeles found himself staring down criminal charges after his boat went under — but the case wasn't nearly as seaworthy as the prosecution wanted the jury to believe.
Enter a young public defender, trying their very first jury trial — something they'd been dreaming of since childhood. With sharp research, fearless advocacy, and some rookie fire, they steered the case away from disaster and into not guilty waters.
Because in this courtroom, the only thing sinking was the state's theory.
Episode guide
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Key points from the show notes
- The first Latino fisherman of Los Angeles found himself staring down criminal charges after his boat went under — but the case wasn't nearly as seaworthy as the prosecution wanted the jury to believe.
- Enter a young public defender, trying their very first jury trial — something they'd been dreaming of since childhood.
Trial or closing note
The official show notes do not identify a single closing or argument moment for this episode.
Transcript availability
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The guide below is based on official public show notes.