Smoking Ghost Gun – When Self-Defense Wins the Day

Season 6 · Episode 1 July 8, 2024 2 hr 18 min Explicit
Murder / homicideSelf-defenseJury and reasonable doubt
Episode artwork for Smoking Ghost Gun – When Self-Defense Wins the Day

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.

Episode guide

Derived from official public show notes. Review primary source material before treating tags as case facts.

Murder / homicideSelf-defenseJury and reasonable doubt

Key points from the show notes

  • 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.

Trial or closing note

The state painted it as cold-blooded, but Zack showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense.

Transcript availability

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The guide below is based on official public show notes.

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