Both Sides of the Bench
Claim This Podcastby Shaun Yurtkuran
Podcast Overview
<p><span><strong>State’s Case (Prosecution)</strong></span></p> <p>How cases get built—and where they break.<br />Former prosecutor breaking down the strategy, the spin, and the shortcuts.<br />Not every “slam dunk” is real.</p> <p><span><strong>Defense (Reality Check)</strong></span></p> <p>This is where the State gets tested.<br />Real defense strategy. Real courtroom pressure.<br />It’s not what they say—it’s what they can prove.</p>
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Publishing Since
4/10/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 25, 2026
Ask the Lawyer & the Bail Bondsman with Special Guest Derek McCoy
Think you know how the criminal justice system works? Chances are you've picked up a few myths along the way. In this episode of Both Sides of the Bench, Shaun is joined by Derek McCoy of Culberson Bail Bonding to answer the questions people ask every day after an arrest. They discuss what you're legally required to do during a DUI stop, whether you should perform field sobriety tests, refusing roadside and evidentiary breath tests, when to hire an attorney, how bail really works, why bond amounts vary so much, prescription medication arrests, common misconceptions about the court process, and what actually happens from arrest to indictment. Whether you've never had any interaction with the criminal justice system or you've been through it before, this episode pulls back the curtain on how things really work, without the Hollywood myths or social media misinformation.
July 17, 2026
Can You Serve as DA If You Don't Live There? | Jackson Bribery Fallout, Police Lies & Search Myths
This week on Both Sides of the Bench, I break down the legal controversy surrounding Governor Tate Reeves' appointment of Hinds County's interim District Attorney and whether Mississippi law even allows someone who doesn't live in the district to serve. If the appointment is invalid, what does that mean for indictments, plea deals, and the authority of the DA's Office? I also wrap up the Jackson bribery scandal following the guilty pleas of former District Attorney Jody Owens, former Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, and former Councilman Aaron Banks, and explain what comes next for Hinds County. Then we shift into some of the biggest legal myths I hear every week: Can police legally lie to you during an interrogation? Does failing to read your Miranda rights get your case thrown out? When can police search your car without a warrant? Does a medical marijuana card protect you from a DUI? If you've ever wondered how these laws actually work in the real world, this episode is for you.
July 4, 2026
Who Runs the Hinds County DA's Office Now? Plus: Does Jody Owens' Guilty Plea Affect Past Cases?
With Jody Owens out as Hinds County District Attorney, there's been plenty of confusion about who is actually running the office and what happens next. In this episode, I break down the temporary appointment of Brad McCullough, the governor's role in selecting the next DA, whether Owens' guilty plea could impact past convictions, and the challenges facing whoever takes over one of Mississippi's most scrutinized prosecutor's offices.
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<p><span><strong>State’s Case (Prosecution)</strong></span></p> <p>How cases get built—and where they break.<br />Former prosecutor breaking down the strategy, the spin, and the shortcuts.<br />Not every “slam dunk” is real.</p> <p><span><strong>Defense (Reality Check)</strong></span></p> <p>This is where the State gets tested.<br />Real defense strategy. Real courtroom pressure.<br />It’s not what they say—it’s what they can prove.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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