Presumed Guilty with Dick DeGuerin

By: Mopac Audio & Glassbox Media
  • Summary

  • From Robert Durst to David Koresh and many others, Texas attorney Dick DeGuerin has defended a long list of accused criminals. Known for his keen intellect, shrewd strategies and a wry sense of humor, Dick has mounted some of the most memorable criminal defenses in modern American history. Listen as he and host, Chris Mass, reveal the thinking behind some of these incredible trials. Special musical thanks to Matt Harlan for the use of his song "Old Allen Road".
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Episodes
  • Ep 7: Steven Kalish - "The Gentleman Smuggler"
    Jun 16 2021
    Dick DeGuerin defended Steven Kalish, also known as the Gentleman Smuggler, who was as famous for the vast amounts of marijuana he smuggled as he was for following a code of honor. Kalish was also partly responsible for the downfall of Panamanian dictator, Manuel Noriega, through his testimony before a congressional panel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Ep 6: Hurley Fontenot - "Who Killed Coach?"
    Jun 9 2021
    Racial tension underscored an East Texas criminal case when Dick DeGuerin represented the black Vice Principal of a local high school who was accused of killing the white football coach over the affections of a white woman. Dick battled presumptions of the jury as well as the community to show that his client was not responsible for the murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Ep 5: Billy Joe Shaver - "He Brought a Gun to a Knife Fight"
    Jun 2 2021
    When acclaimed songwriter Billy Joe Shaver shot a man outside a Waco bar, he hired Dick DeGuerin who vowed to fight to prove Shaver was defending his own life. Dick used strong words, a deft strategy and a bit of courtroom theater to persuade the jury to rule in Billy Joe's favor. The tumultuous proceedings inspired Billy Joe to write his autobiographical song "The Wacko from Waco". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins

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