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Criminal Law Unfiltered is hosted by Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Robert M. Helfend, founder of Helfend Law Group. With decades of courtroom experience in serious state and federal cases, Robert provides unfiltered insights into how the justice system really works. Each episode sheds light on the realities of criminal defense, separating TV fiction from the truth inside the courtroom.
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Bail and Pretrial Detention in Serious Felony Cases: How Decisions Get Made
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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The First Court Appearance in a Felony Case: What Actually Happens
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Helfend on the Defense, Inside a Criminal Trial (Part 2)
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May 26, 2026 |
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Helfend on the Defense, Inside a Criminal Trial (Part 1)
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May 12, 2026 |
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False Assumptions Defendants Make That Hurt Their Defense
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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The First 48 Hours After a Serious Felony Accusation
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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What Prosecutors Actually Need to Prove in Serious Criminal Cases
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Can Serious Felony Charges Be Dropped Before Trial?
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Jury Selection, Part 2: Strategy, Examples, and What Defendants Should Know
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Jury Selection, Part 1: How Juries Are Chosen in Criminal Trials
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Federal Drug Charges, Part 2: Evidence, Cooperation, and Sentencing
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Federal Drug Charges, Part 1: What Makes Them Different From State Cases
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Sex Crime Defense in California: Evidence and Defense Strategies
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Sex Crime Defense in California: What to Know When You’re Accused
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Mandatory Minimums: Why Federal Sentences Can Be So Harsh
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Federal Investigations & Grand Juries Explained: What It Means If You’re Under Federal Investigation
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Plea Bargains Explained: How Criminal Case Negotiations Work
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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How Long Does a Criminal Case Take?
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Federal Sentencing Guidelines Explained: How They Work and What Impacts Your Sentence
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Federal vs. State Criminal Charges: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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How Social Media Can Wreck Your Criminal Defense
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Murder Charges in Real Life: What TV Gets Wrong About Criminal Defense
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Sep 02, 2025 |