Crime and Punishment

Episodes - Crime and Punishment

• People v Alcazar Real-life courtroom dramas from the makers of Law and Order, focusing on the role of the prosecutor
• People v Clifford Smith A man faces 19 counts of child sex abuse against his own family, relatives and neighbours
• People v Contreras Real-life courtroom dramas from the makers of Law and Order, focusing on the role of the prosecutor
• People v Curry An apprehensive Michael Runyon prosecutes his first murder trial, hoping to secure the conviction of Marcus Curry for killing his ex-girlfriend. However, with no eyewitness testimony, can he convince the jury of the defendant's guilt on the basis of circumstantial evidence alone?
• People v Dailey Real-life courtroom dramas from the makers of Law and Order, focusing on the role of the prosecutor and beginning with the trial of James Dailey for the murder of his much younger wife. Guadalupe disappeared in 1997 in the middle of particularly acrimonious divorce proceedings, never to be seen again. Several witnesses quote her husband as threatening to kill her and boasting of his ability to dispose of the body without a trace, but in the absence of forensic evidence, it may not be enough to c…
• People v Emile Robershaw A man is accused of vehicular manslaughter after being involved in a truck crash following a party
• People v Garcia A violent repeat offender faces life imprisonment after allegedly stabbing his wife and attempting to steal a car. He has 14 previous convictions, which could return to haunt him, and faces the difficult task of persuading judge and jury he was acting in self-defence
• People v Hall Real-life courtroom dramas from the makers of Law and Order, focusing on the role of the prosecutor
• People v Jones The court room descends into violence when a man, trailed for the murder of his girlfriend, is finally sentenced
• People v Jones A case involving an embittered construction worker who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend's baby, only for the infant to end up dead. Prosecution lawyer Garry Haehnle claims the case is straightforward, and a former colleague of the accused suggests he was plotting murder, but defence attorney Greg Thompson insists there is reasonable doubt surrounding his client's guilt
• People v Joseph Villarino A District Attorney prosecutes a man with kidnapping and five counts of rape
• People v Kayser/Palomino District Attorney Blaine Bowman juggles two very different cases - that of a parolee caught in possession of drugs, whose family are willing to put their own reputation and even freedom in jeopardy in order to save him from a possible lifetime in jail, and the prosecution of a drunk-driver for causing the death of a 13-year-old boy, killed as he walked home with his friends
• People v Mayta Real-life courtroom drama featuring the case of Thomas Mayta, who allegedly shot an innocent bystander dead while brawling outside a gay club. With all the evidence on the table, prosecutor Carol Buck is hoping for a verdict of first or second-degree murder, but admits it could go either way as the jury retire
• People v Redondo A woman alleges her former boyfriend sexually abused her four-year-old daughter. Prosecutor Jill DiCarlo hopes the testimony of a previous victim will help convict the defendant, but it may not be enough to counteract the apparent unreliability of the plaintiff's evidence
• People v Richard Arnold Legal documentary focusing on a case where the victim was tortured and stabbed, witnesses testifying against the defendant include his wife, son and parents
• People v Ron Barker Real-life courtroom dramas, focusing on the case of a defendant who chooses to represent himself when he is accused of committing a number of different crimes
• People v Sanabria A Navy nurse summons the courage to face her rapist in court. Prosecutor Andrea Freshwater is convinced she has a strong case, but fears misogynistic attitudes will conspire to bring about a miscarriage of justice despite clear evidence of the victim's injuries
• People v Scheirbaum/People v Villa Two cases of family violence - wife-beating and kidnapping
• People v Scott and People v Smith A man is charged with the murder of another man in his girlfriend's home, while a 13-year-old boy is on trial after sending threatening emails to the survivors of a school shooting
• People v Taitano Prosecutor Anne Marie Arrutia goes all out to convict 66-year-old George Taitano of kidnapping and child abuse, hoping to make the more serious charge of attempted murder stick in the face of witness retractions, shoddy police work and the lack of any clear motivation
• People v Vasquez Chris Lindberg prosecutes his first murder - can he prove Jesus Vasquez killed his girlfriend in a premeditated attack, or will the defence lawyers succeed in convincing the court his actions were the result of a jealous frenzy, leading to an uncharacteristic loss of control?
• People v Villa/Schierbaum Prosecutor Kurt Mechals strives to convict Michael Villa for assaulting his wife - will the testimony of her family be enough to put him away or has the long-term offender got an ace up his sleeve? Meanwhile, Stacey Running has her work cut out with the family of Thomas Schierbaum, who is accused of attempted murder. His wife and children are desperate to see him behind bars for as long as possible, but don't want to testify at the trial
• People v Wells A gangland shooting causes trouble for prosecutor Mark Amador. None of the witnesses will talk - and those who do take the stand make their contempt for the justice system all too obvious. Defence attorney Don LeVine adopts an unusual approach in the case, claiming his client did fire his gun - but acted under duress