34 episodes

The need for a reliable and effective criminal justice system in a community is clear. However, where the rubber meets the road, our robust system of checks and balances gets complicated quickly. Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests, every other week, as they break down how this most vital of systems works. Each episode contains powerful, entertaining, and informative conversations with first-hand participants — e.g., prosecutors, defense counsel, probation personnel, jail staff, and the defendants themselves — who all have a stake in achieving the same overarching goal: Justice.

Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel Judge Ron Rangel

    • Government
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

The need for a reliable and effective criminal justice system in a community is clear. However, where the rubber meets the road, our robust system of checks and balances gets complicated quickly. Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests, every other week, as they break down how this most vital of systems works. Each episode contains powerful, entertaining, and informative conversations with first-hand participants — e.g., prosecutors, defense counsel, probation personnel, jail staff, and the defendants themselves — who all have a stake in achieving the same overarching goal: Justice.

    Episode 33: Justice & Wellness: Crosspoint's Impact with Dr. Kevin Downey

    Episode 33: Justice & Wellness: Crosspoint's Impact with Dr. Kevin Downey

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and Crosspoint Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Kevin Downey as they explore Crosspoint's core missions of: [1] providing residential assistance to people experiencing emotional and mental challenges; [2] collaborating with our criminal justice system’s rehabilitative services (including our specialty courts); and (3) establishing solid  community partnerships to promote mental health awareness.
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    • 41 min
    Episode 32: You're Getting a Divorce, Now What? With Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth

    Episode 32: You're Getting a Divorce, Now What? With Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and divorce attorney Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth as they discuss the intricate substantive law and procedural rules governing family law, in general, and divorce in particular. Lauren shares details about the automated divorce website she has created: — uncontested.com —which seeks to simplify the process for those pursuing an uncontested divorce.


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    • 44 min
    Episode 31: Classroom Insights with Lisa Bonanni

    Episode 31: Classroom Insights with Lisa Bonanni

    Join Judge Rangel and radio personality Lisa Bonanni, as they discuss the contemporary era of education and tackle the delicate equilibrium between mere student behavior and serious transgressions.
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    • 33 min
    Episode 30: Inside the Grand Jury with Former Grand Jurors

    Episode 30: Inside the Grand Jury with Former Grand Jurors

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — four recent Bexar County Grand Jurors  — who will provide first-hand accounts of their grand jury experiences, including how they reached indictment decisions and the vital role that such service plays in our criminal justice system.
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    • 45 min
    Episode 29: Unveiling the Realities of White-Collar Crime with John Teakell

    Episode 29: Unveiling the Realities of White-Collar Crime with John Teakell

    Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Teakell as they explore John’s transition from long-time federal and state prosecutor to current defense counsel in white-collar and other nontraditional, government created criminal charges.
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    • 42 min
    Episode 28: Public Policy with Councilwoman Marina Alderete GaVito

    Episode 28: Public Policy with Councilwoman Marina Alderete GaVito

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito as they discuss San Antonio's new public safety action plan and other local-government initiatives aimed at enhancing safety in our city. They will explore the Councilwoman's visions for tackling such pressing District 7 challenges as animal control, infrastructure, and homelessness. 
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    • 39 min

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