27 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 • 18 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 26: You've Been Arrested Now What? With Charles Gold

    Episode 26: You've Been Arrested Now What? With Charles Gold

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Charles Gold, as they discuss the critical next steps — both procedural and strategic  — after a person’s initial arrest.
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    • 44 min
    Episode 25: Goodwill and Non-Profit Organizations with Jason Mata

    Episode 25: Goodwill and Non-Profit Organizations with Jason Mata

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and Jason Mata, Director of the non-profit foundation “The Advocates Network,” as they discuss Mata's organizational work on the Westside of San Antonio, the community he hopes to assist and uplift.
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    • 39 min
    Episode 24: Feds vs. State with Scott McCrum

    Episode 24: Feds vs. State with Scott McCrum

    Join us for BTG's one-year anniversary with your host, Judge Ron Rangel, and criminal defense attorney Scott McCrum as they discuss the differences between federal & state criminal proceedings. 
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    • 43 min
    Episode 23: Protective Orders with Benton Leachman

    Episode 23: Protective Orders with Benton Leachman

    In support of Domestic Violence Awareness month, join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Prosecutor Benton Leachman, in this episode as they discuss protective orders and processes involved in ensuring victim safety and justice.


    Bexar Cty. Protective Orders Division Information:
    Bexar County Family Justice Center
    126 E. Nueva St., 2nd Floor
    San Antonio, Texas 78204
    Website: https://www.bcfjc.org/204/Protective-Orders
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    • 40 min
    Episode 22: Discovery with Jim Tocci

    Episode 22: Discovery with Jim Tocci

    Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jim Tocci as they take a deep dive into how to secure reasonable bail, discovery materials after the Michael Morton Act, and the government’s role in these intricate legal processes.


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    • 38 min
    Episode 21: Magistration with Lauren Lefton

    Episode 21: Magistration with Lauren Lefton

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney and city magistrate  Lauren Lefton as they discuss the nuts & bolts of the preliminary magistration process and the emotionally charged issue of bail reform.
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    • 44 min

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