Reasonable Doubt explores the realities of criminal defense through the eyes of seasoned legal professionals. Each episode features in-depth conversations with top defense lawyers sharing real-world stories, lessons from landmark cases, and insights into the justice system.
Latest episodes
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16 min
Bail Reform and Pre-Trial Detention in New York
Episode Summary: In this episode of *Reasonable Doubt* criminal defense attorney James Hopkins delves into the intricacies of bail reform and pretrial detention in New York State.…
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16 min
Cooperation Agreements & Plea Bargaining: The Prosecutor’s Playbook
Episode Summary: In this episode of *Reasonable Doubt James Hopkins for the Defense*, Attorney James Hopkins sheds light on the intricacies of plea bargaining and cooperation agree…
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13 min
Search Warrants, Wiretaps & Surveillance Evidence
Episode Summary: In this episode of *Reasonable Doubt James Hopkins for the Defense*, Attorney James Hopkins delves into the intricacies of search warrants, wiretaps, and surveilla…
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16 min
Grand Juries and Indictments: How Charges Actually Get Filed
Episode Summary: Attorney James Hopkins breaks down the process of grand juries and indictments in New York, detailing how criminal charges progress from investigation to formal pr…
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18 min
Probation & Parole Violations: What Really Happens After Sentencing
Episode Summary: Attorney James Hopkins sheds light on the intricacies of probation and parole violations, emphasizing the consequences of non-compliance with imposed guidelines. H…
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19 min
Drug Possession and Search Rights in New York
Episode Summary: In this episode of *Reasonable Doubt James Hopkins for the Defense*, James Hopkins breaks down drug possession charges. He explains how the severity of charges is…
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18 min
Vehicular Assault: When an Accident Leads to Criminal Charges
Episode Summary: In this episode of Reasonable Doubt, veteran criminal defense attorney James Hopkins breaks down what happens when a tragic accident crosses the line into criminal…
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21 min
Forensic Evidence on Trial: What DNA Really Proves (and What It Doesn’t)
Episode Summary: In this episode of Reasonable Doubt James Hopkins for the Defense attorney James Hopkins examines the realities of forensic DNA evidence in modern courtrooms. Draw…
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18 min
Understanding Your Rights: What to Do (and Not Do) When Facing Charges
Episode Summary: In this no-nonsense episode, James Hopkins reveals the real-world power of your constitutional rights in New York. From why “helping” police almost always hurts yo…
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18 min
Federal vs. State Crimes: What Every Defendant Should Know
Episode Summary: In this hard-hitting episode, James Hopkins breaks down the real differences between state and federal prosecutions in New York. From long-term FBI wiretap investi…
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19 min
Inside the Legal Process: What Really Happens After You’re Charged
Episode Summary: In this hard-hitting episode, James Hopkins breaks down the real differences between state and federal prosecutions in New York. From long-term FBI wiretap investi…
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12 min
High Stakes: Navigating New York's White Collar Crime Landscape
Episode Summary: In this episode of Reasonable Doubt, attorney James Hopkins explores the intricate world of white collar crime in New York. With over 30 years of experience in cri…
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17 min
Road to Recovery: Navigating a DWI Charges in New York
Episode Summary: In this episode of Reasonable Doubt, attorney James Hopkins breaks down the complexities of DWI charges in New York State. With over 30 years of criminal defense e…
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18 min
Defending the Accused: Insights from a New York Criminal Defense Attorney
Episode Summary: In this compelling episode, James Hopkins shares his decades of experience as a leading New York criminal defense lawyer. From handling high-stakes cases to naviga…