The DodCast Episode 1 | Client, Dead Guy, and the Best Criminal Defense The first episode introduces a real criminal defense case told by Dod Ghassemkhani, co-counsel Michelle A. Leffew, and his client, who was facing 50 years to life. A real story about a dead guy and the criminal justice system.
The DodCast is a true crime story podcast. This is a real crime, uncensored, unfiltered, and told from the front lines of the criminal justice system. Hosted by award-winning criminal defense attorney Dod Ghassemkhani, the podcast delivers gripping, firsthand accounts of criminal cases.
With multiple decades of courtroom experience and a reputation for relentless advocacy, Dod pulls back the curtain on the defense side of criminal law. Each episode dives into real crime stories drawn from actual cases, offering listeners a rare look at what truly happens behind closed courtroom doors. From high-stakes felony trials to deeply personal client struggles, The DodCast explores the human stories at the heart of the justice system.
What sets this podcast apart is its raw authenticity. Dod interviews former clients, discusses defense strategies, and breaks down the legal tactics that can mean the difference between freedom and incarceration. Listeners gain insight into how cases are built, challenged, and sometimes dismantled along with the emotional toll the process takes on everyone involved.
This podcast tells it exactly like it is. No filters, no fluff just the truth. The DodCast tackles complex, controversial, and often uncomfortable topics with honesty and integrity. It sheds light on constitutional rights, prosecutorial power, police procedure, and the realities defendants face when navigating the system.
Whether you are fascinated by real crime, interested in criminal law, or simply want the unfiltered truth behind headline stories, The DodCast delivers compelling narratives straight from the source. This is a real crime told by the attorney who stood in the courtroom and fought the battles and won. Dod’s favorite two words. Not Guilty!
Chapters - (00:00:00) - Craziest Case Ever
- (00:02:05) - Dead Guy Charged with First Degree Murder in Connection with Threatening
- (00:05:50) - You Were in the Choir During the Trial
- (00:10:28) - He Kidnapped His Sister
- (00:13:57) - San Diego Man on Trial for First-Degree Murder
- (00:17:17) - Guys on the Shooting
- (00:21:54) - Felon on Trial for Murder
- (00:26:45) - Juror on the Evidence
- (00:30:40) - Punishment For Using Invisalign During My Case