Not Guilty, A Law Podcast
Rhode Island's Top Criminal Defense Attorney John Calcagni shares some insight into various topics of the Law. Understanding your basic rights can be a huge asset if you ever find yourself in an unfortunate situation like being accused of a crime.
John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer.
Episodes
24 episodes
AI ( Artificial Intelligence)
AI is making its way into all industries and it even might be helping to speed up repetitive desk work in the office. However , there is absolutely no substitute for the training and experience that an attorney acquires over time.
DUI Police Investigations Phase 3 Field Sobriety & Chemical Breath Test
DUI Series Part 3 of 3 "Field Sobriety & Chemical Breath Test"
DUI Police Investigations Phase 2 Face to Face Interactions
DUI Series Part 2 of 3 "Face to Face Interactions"
DUI Police Investigations Phase 1 Vehicle In Motion
DUI Series Part 1 of 3 "Vehicle In Motion"
Motions
In this episode Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Calcagni highlights the legal term Motions by putting them into 4 Categories.
Pre-Sentence Investigation
There are 2 parts to a Pre-Sentence Investigation. Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Calcagni breaks down all the details in this episode.
The Frye Hearing
Learn about the famous case where the name comes from and how Lawyers have a responsibility of informing their clients of all the possible offers and options in the legal system when being accused of a crime.
Alternative Prosecution Programs
John L. Calcagni gives an overview of the 3 Alternative Prosecution Programs.
Forum Selection, You Have A Choice
Proceeding to trial by jury or judge alone is a very important decision to make and yes you have a choice. Attorney John Calcagni gives examples of tactical circumstances where one might consider to choose by a judge sitting alone vs the common...
Firearms Laws
The 2nd Amendment of the constitution gives citizens the right to bear arms. However, not all firearms are legal to own and the laws vary from state to state. Now more than ever, technology has made access to "guns" easier but this doesn’t alwa...
5th Amendment Rights
We hear it in movies and on TV all the times. "you have the right to remain silent anything you say will be used against you"Under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to remain silent and do not have to answe...
Various Ways of Attnoney Compensation
In general there are 3 ways to compensate an Attorney. Learn the difference between Contiguous, hour rate and a flat rate fee.
Federal Drug Crimes
Federal Drug Crimes fit into 3 categories. Attorney John Calcagin breaks down the complexities of it all on this episode.
Appeals
It it common in many criminal cases to challenge the legal correctness of a verdict, sentence, or ruling. Attorney John Calcagni discuss this topic of Appeals.
Cell phone evidence
Technology such as smart phones, tablets & social media apps make life convenient but it can also leave behind a potential trail of evidence that can be used against you if convicted of a criminal crime. In this episode, John Calcagni expos...
Loose Lips Sink Ships
There is so much that can be used against you when being accused of a crime. Even what one may consider as just casual conversations with friends could unfortunately be used against you. Attorney John Calcagni explains it all in this epis...
Cleaning a Criminal Record
Your reputation is everything. We are all human and sometimes we make mistakes. It's not the end of the world, just a bump in the road. With rules that vary state to state, Attorney John Calcagni explains all the variations of cleaning cr...
Changing your Plea
Attorney John Calcagni discusses steps taking when a defendant decides to change their plea in a criminal case.
DUI Cases
Attorney John Calcagni breaks down in great detail those 3 infamous letters we all know as DUI. " Driving under the Influence"
The Power of the Allegation
Rape, Robbery, Murder.... Being accused of crimes such as these can turn your world upside down. Attorney John Calcagni dives into all these matters in detail on this episode.
Pretrial Conference
Attorney John Calcagni talks about some of the planning and strategies that go into the sometimes very lengthly process that is known as the Pretrial phase of a case.
Bail
Bail is not always an option. Attorney John Calcagni explains all the options when it comes to Bail in a criminal case.
The Process
Explaining the "flow chart" to the criminal justice system. Step by step Attorney John Calcagni explains the detailed process to expect if you been accused of a crime.
Introduction to John Calcagni and the Not Guilty Podcast
An introduction into who John Calcagni is. This episode explains what this podcast will be about and some of the topics to look forward to in future episodes. John talks about his background and the road he took to becoming a Defense Attorney i...