An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
Created by
Produced by
A+E Global Media
Brinkworth Productions
Season List
Specials
EP : 1
2023-02-23
Season 1
EP : 7
2020-04-20
Season 2
EP : 5
2021-08-19
Season 3
EP : 10
2022-05-26
Season 4
EP : 7
2023-01-12
Season 5
EP : 11
2023-10-05
Season 6
EP : 8
2024-04-04
Season 7
EP : 14
2025-03-20
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2020-04-20
1
Wife Killer or Self-Defense?
2020-04-20
A man shoots his wife, and the crime is caught on camera; questions are asked if the act was a cold-blooded murder or a justified act of self-defense.
2
Attempted Murder or Protective Mother?
2020-04-29
After years of caring for a sick child, a mother may be hiding a terrible secret; accused of attempting to murder her son, she now fights for her freedom.
3
One Punch Assault or Self-Defense?
2020-05-06
A young man who witnesses a brutal attack intervenes and throws a punch; questions are asked if the act was justified, or if he should be sentenced to 20 years.
4
Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?
2020-05-11
A murder remains unsolved for 10 years; police finally have a suspect, but the accused would have been 13 years old at the time.
5
Deadly Driver or Tragic Accident?
2020-05-19
A terrible car crash leaves a father dead and his son horribly injured, while the driver of the other car is miraculously unharmed.
6
Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)
2020-05-20
A family is divided after the murder of a beloved grandmother; facing life in prison, a son must prove his innocence.
7
Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)
2020-05-25
Accused of shooting his mother, a son stands trial for murder and his family testifies for the prosecution.