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since Oct. 22, 2025
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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. He explains the recent changes in bail regulations, emphasizing the shift away from cash bail for non-violent offenses…

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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 agreements in the criminal justice system. He explains the significance of these negotiations, the factors that influence t…
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 surveillance under New York law. Listeners gain valuable insights into the legalities surrounding these investigative tools, inc…
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 prosecution. Learn about the two methods of initiating a criminal case, the role of evidence in grand jury proceedings, a…
Episode Summary: Attorney James Hopkins sheds light on the intricacies of probation and parole violations, emphasizing the consequences of non-compliance with imposed guidelines. He delves into the differences between technical violations and criminal offenses, highlighting the negotiation process …
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 determined based on the amount of drugs involved and whether there is intent to sell. Hopkins also delves into the key…
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 territory. Drawing on over three decades of courtroom experience, Hopkins explains the difference between ordinary neg…
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. Drawing from over three decades of trial experience, Hopkins explains why DNA isn’t always the “perfect proof” people see o…
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 you, exactly when Miranda kicks in (and when it doesn’t), the magic phrase that stops questioning cold, to search-and-…
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 investigations to immediate street arrests, why federal sentences are almost always harsher, how joint task forces decide v…
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