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Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 52: Let's Talk Justice with LIVE AudienceSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel for the very first Beyond the Gavel conducted before a LIVE audience! In this special episode, Judge Rangel and former BTG guest, Scott Simpson, seek to dispel common misconceptions about the criminal justice system and engage in a live Q&A with the real stars of the show: our listeners. It's a candid, community-focused discussion that aims to bring communication, clarity, and connection to the heart of our beloved community.Special thanks to Tommy’s Restaurant for hosting our first BTG live event!...2025-07-311h 24Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 51: The BBQ Murders with Anthony Rodriguez Pt. 2Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this second of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role DA investigators played in solving one of San Antonio’s most infamous crimes: the so called “BBQ Murder” case.Support the show2025-07-101h 00Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 50: The BBQ Murders with Anthony RodriguezSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County DA gang investigator Anthony Rodriguez—in this first of a riveting two-part episode—as they detail the vital role that DA investigators play in solving crimes, including one of San Antonio’s most infamous: the so called “BBQ Murder” case.Support the show2025-06-261h 13
Pratt on TexasIt appears some prefer rioting by opposing preemptive measures | McKinney’s despicable behavior – Pratt on Texas 6/11/2025The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Demonstrating that even Texas Democrat leaders must hope for the spectacle of rioting, San Antonio’s leftist mayor is furious at Governor Abbott’s preemptive call-out of the Texas National Guard for planned pro-criminal illegal alien protests.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Several campaign stories including:
Rep. Mitch Litt...2025-06-1243 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 49: Courtroom to Newsroom with Erica HernandezSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!From the courtroom to the newsroom…Judge Ron Rangel and KSAT 12 Courthouse Reporter, Erica Hernandez discuss the important and difficult work of courtroom journalism. Topics include how media and criminal law intersect, the logistical challenges of courtroom reporting, and the enormous responsibility that comes with shaping public opinion. Support the show2025-05-151h 15Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 48: Dogs in the Courtroom? With Cynthia "Happy" McNeely ButtlesSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles as they discuss how therapy dogs in the courtroom provide comfort and relief during traumatic cases for jurors, victims and involved family members.Support the show2025-03-1351 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 47: Is Violent Crime on the Rise? With Ken W. GoodSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and bail attorney Ken W. Good as they explore relevant crime statistics. From FBI data revisions to the impact of bail reform, this episode explores the implications for our criminal justice system.Support the show2025-02-0659 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 46: Law School Today with St. Mary's University Law Students Pt. 2Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Carson, Diego Lopez, & Tara Thompson — as they prepare for their last semester of law school and unpack the ever-changing world of legal education, preparing for the bar exam, and finding their first employment in the legal field.Support the show2024-12-191h 01Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 45: Being the One with Kirsta Melton & Jessica CantuSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel, former Bexar County prosecutors Kirsta Melton, and Jessica Cantu as they describe the first two local human sex-trafficking trials, laying the groundwork for Bexar County’s current sex trafficking unit.Support the show2024-12-051h 12Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 44: Andre McDonald with John HunterSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Hunter as they discuss the high-profile Andre McDonald murder trial and the unique legal challenges and evidence that led up to the shocking verdict returned in that case.Support the show2024-11-141h 03Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 43: The Medical Center Rapist with Jonathan Watkins Pt. 2Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this second of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-10-3140 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 42: The Medical Center Rapist with Jonathan Watkins Pt. 1Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this first of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-10-1749 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 41: Q&A II with Judge Ron RangelSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions and fan mail submitted by you—our valued listeners. From his daily judicial duties, to his most memorable cases, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-08-2333 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 40: Unpredictable Defendants with John KuntzSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Rangel and Criminal Defense Attorney John Kuntz as they describe the unique challenges that come with zealously representing the difficult, unyielding, and often-times unappreciative criminal-defendant client.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-08-0847 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 39: Mark Benavides with Meredith ChaconSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Meredith Chacon as they discuss how Mark Benavides — a former defense attorney and judicial candidate — was convicted and sentenced to 80 years’ prison for trading legal services for sex in Bexar County.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-07-2550 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 38: Genene "Angel of Death" Jones with Jason Goss Pt. 2Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!In this second of a two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss how Genene Jones, the "Angel of Death," was finally brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies as a neonatal intensive care nurse.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-07-1149 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 37: Genene "Angel of Death" Jones with Jason Goss Pt.1Send #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!In this riveting two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss the Genene Jones "Angel of Death" case, and how she was ultimately brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies while employed as neo-natal intensive care nurse.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-06-2741 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 36: Trellis Legal Intelligence with Nicole ClarkSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis.To learn more about Trellis, browse their website or search for a case about your favorite celebrity: https://trellis.law/searchSupport the show2024-06-1347 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 35: Expungements with Rob AmbrosinoSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Rob Ambrosino as they discuss the similarities and differences between non-disclosures and expunctions, the processes for securing each remedy, and how they function in practice.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-05-3043 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 34: Post-Conviction Work with Dayna JonesSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Dayna Jones as they discuss writs and the procedural and substantive complexities of pursuing a direct appeal after a criminal conviction.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-05-1641 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 33: Justice & Wellness: Crosspoint's Impact with Dr. Kevin DowneySend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-05-0241 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 32: You're Getting a Divorce, Now What? With Lauren Jay Carrington SmythSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-04-1844 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 31: Classroom Insights with Lisa BonanniSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-03-2133 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 30: Inside the Grand Jury with Former Grand JurorsSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2024-03-0745 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 29: Unveiling the Realities of White-Collar Crime with John TeakellSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.Support the show2024-02-1542 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 28: Public Policy with Councilwoman Marina Alderete GaVitoSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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. Support the show2024-01-2539 min
ENside PoliticsDistrict Court Judge Ron RangelDistrict Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County. Required Reading:City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-2338 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 27: The MAC: Immigration with Justin TulliusSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Rangel and immigration attorney Justin Tullius as they discuss Bexar County's Managed Assigned Counsel Office (the “MAC”), which provides resources to panel attorneys who represent non-U.S. citizens accused of crimes.Support the show2023-12-1445 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 26: You've Been Arrested Now What? With Charles GoldSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above!Support the show2023-12-0144 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 25: Goodwill and Non-Profit Organizations with Jason MataSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.Support the show2023-11-1739 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 24: Feds vs. State with Scott McCrumSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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. Support the show2023-11-0243 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 23: Protective Orders with Benton LeachmanSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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 Center126 E. Nueva St., 2nd FloorSan Antonio, Texas 78204Website: https://www.bcfjc.org/204/Protective-OrdersSupport the show2023-10-1940 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 22: Discovery with Jim TocciSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.Support the show2023-10-0538 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 21: Magistration with Lauren LeftonSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!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.Support the show2023-09-2244 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 20: San Antonio City Council with Councilman Marc WhyteSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte, as they discuss campaigning, current hot policy topics, and the newly elected Councilman’s vision for San Antonio.Support the show2023-08-3137 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 19: Case Managing with Azalea Balderas-BarrosoSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Case Manager Azalea Balderas-Barroso as they detail the unique rights and obligations of being a Felony Mental Health Pretrial Diversion case manager.Support the show2023-08-1739 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 18: Experiencing the FMHPTD with Vanessa SandovalSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and pretrial diversion graduate Vanessa Sandoval as they shed light on the transformative work of the Bexar County Felony Mental-Health Pretrial Diversion Program.Support the show2023-08-0341 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 17: The Latest Specialty Courts & Probation Techniques with Emile HugginsSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Adult Probation Officer Emile Huggins as they explore the new cutting edge rehabilitative methods used to protect both our specialty-court probationers, and society at large.Support the show2023-07-2044 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 16: Law School Today with St. Mary's University Law StudentsSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Kusak, Diego Lopez, Ryan Blakey, & Meghan Monahan — as they unpack the evolving world of law school admissions, debunk myths about studying law, and provide invaluable insights for aspiring pre-law students.Support the show2023-07-0644 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 15: Q&A with Judge Ron RangelSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions submitted by you — our valued listeners. From legal dilemmas to personal issues, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system.Support the show2023-06-2235 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 14: Unravelling Family Violence with Lauren ScottSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Prosecutor Lauren Scott as they shed light into the challenges family violence prosecutors and judges face, explore legal options for survivors, and describe efforts to enhance victim safety and offender accountability. Texas Department of Criminal Services & Crime Victim Services Contact Information: Phone: 800-848-4284 |Fax: 512-452-0825| E-mail: victim.svc@tdcj.texas.gov| Website: www.tdcj.texas.gov| Integrated Victim Services System (IVSS) Victim Portal: https://ivss.tdcj.texas.govPh Support the show2023-06-0648 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 13: Balancing Law Enforcement Challenges with Change & Opportunity with Constable Kathryn BrownSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Precinct 4 Constable Kat Brown as they deeply delve into their experiences with shifting societal norms and technological advancements by law enforcement.Support the show2023-05-2340 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 12: Capital Offenses with Daniel De La GarzaSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Daniel De La Garza as they discuss the most hotly debated charge in the land: Capital Offenses and the potential death sentence.Support the show2023-05-1043 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 11: Jury Duty Operations with Julieta SchulzeSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Bexar County Central Jury Bailiff Julieta Schulze, as they discuss the goals and methods of jury operations here in Bexar County. 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Talk Law Radio PodcastCriminal Justice System with Ron RangelOur featured guest to talk about the criminal justice system is the Honorable Judge Ron Rangel. Judge Rangel began his pursuit of justice after graduating from college as a Child Protective Services case worker. Then, he attended and graduated from law school, worked as a district attorney prosecutor, and as a private practice defense attorney. He has been presiding as a criminal district judge in the 379th judicial district over 14 years. Today, he explains the requirements to be a judge, the kinds of cases a criminal district judge presides over, and how a judge and jury look at the...2023-04-1551 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 10: Court Interpreters with Carmen Tarragona SaezSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Carmen Tarragona Saez as they discuss the duties of the court interpreter in our criminal justice system.Support the show2023-04-1145 min
The Bail PostEpisode No. 31- Bexar County Justice With the Honorable Judge Ron RangelThe Honorable Ron Rangel is the sitting judge for the 379th District Court in Bexar County. He has been served for 15 years. Join us on this episode of The Bail Post as we learn about Bexar County justice. Judge Rangel also discusses how COVID impacted the Bexar County Criminal Justice System. Other issues include implementation of SB6 and bail reform issues.2023-04-021h 03Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 9: Social Work in the CJS with Marisol MoralesSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Marisol Morales, Bexar County Public Defender’s Office Licensed Master Social Worker, as they discuss the crucial but often overlooked role of social work in holistic indigent defense.Support the show2023-03-1647 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 8: Human Rights Activism and Justice Reforms with Steve HuertaSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Human Rights activist Steve Huerta —director of the non-profit organization “All of Us or None” — in this powerful episode as they examine the important and timely issues of restorative justice, undue disenfranchisement, and rehabilitative services for the formerly incarcerated in our community. Support the show2023-03-0245 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 7: Grand Juries with Eddie FloresSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Assistant District Attorney Eddie Flores as they demystify the method by which all manner of felony charging instruments, from regular citizens to police officers, are handled in Texas: the grand jury process.Support the show2023-02-1544 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 6: Jury Selection with Monica GuerreroSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Please join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Monica Guerrero as they discuss the art and science of jury selection. Tune in to see just how a “jury of your peers” is selected, from start to finish.Support the show2023-01-3141 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 5: Court Reporters with Mary RossSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his official court reporter, Mary Ross, as they discuss one of the most indispensable, and often over looked, functions within our criminal justice system: the capture of an official record.Support the show2023-01-1747 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 4: Plea Bargains with Scott SimpsonSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Scott Simpson, former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney, as they discuss one of the most common — and often misunderstood —methods of disposing of criminal charges: the plea bargain.Support the show2022-12-1945 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 3: Juvenile Courts with Judge William 'Cruz' ShawSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Please join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Judge William 'Cruz' Shaw, Judge-Elect for the 436th District Court, as they discuss how Juvenile courts generally operate, how Juvenile and adult courts differ, and what parents should know if their child is cited for delinquent conduct. Cruz is the first African American male district court judge elected in Bexar County, marking change and inclusion within the county’s criminal justice system.Support the show2022-12-0734 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 2: Bexar County Justice Reforms: The MAC with Jim BethkeSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!Please join Judge Ron Rangel and his guest Jim Bethke, executive director of Bexar County’s new Managed Assigned Counsel Office, who will discuss how “the MAC” will help execute our county’s local Indigent Defense Plan, state Fair Defense laws, and the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. As one of many Bexar County criminal justice reforms, this MAC will be the largest such office in the United States. This once-in-generation change to indigent defense is sure to continue our fight for quality representation of Bexar County’s indigent accused. Suppor...2022-12-0140 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelEpisode 1: Misconceptions and Improprieties with Alana ZarrielloSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!In this episode, Judge Ron Rangel and Beyond the Gavel's first guest speaker Alana Zarriello, talk about the judicial ethics and guidelines that judges have to follow while covering the misbeliefs of the criminal justice system. Support the show2022-11-1216 minBeyond the Gavel with Judge Ron RangelBTG TrailerSend #BTGWITHRANGEL your questions, thoughts, or reviews!The criminal justice system is a topic that holds deep within our hearts. Join Judge Ron Rangel every 2nd and 4th week of the month to grasp the realities of the legal realm along with the CJS. Each episode contains powerful, educational, and informative conversations with people —from lawyers to defendants themselves— who have their own personal experience with the system.Support the show2022-10-3103 min
The DocketEpisode 80: DA Joe Gonzales and Judge Ron RangelBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzalez and presiding judge of the 379th state district court Judge Ron Rangel join host Elizabeth Zavala for an in-depth discussion on how COVID 19 has changed the court system and what we can expect moving forward. 2020-12-0733 min