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Is This Legal?
by Hebets & McCallin PC
Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in true crime events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered. Credit to Jason Tohtz for his stellar sound engineering and epic original podcast compositions.
Episodes
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Ep 160 Did Tony Romo Get Wrongfully Arrested for Drunk Driving?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the arrest of former NFL QB and color commentator Tony Romo, who was arrested last week in Wisconsin for drunk driving. Colin and Russ watched the body worn camera and detail their analysis of the investigation. Did the officer have probable cause to make…
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Ep 159 Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Tyler Robinson Goes to Prelim!
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is the accused murderer of activist Charlie Kirk last September. Robinson faces several charges and Utah state prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Colin and Russ break down the case for the prosecution...
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Ep 158 Alec Murdaugh Gets a New Trial
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court decision that is granting formerly convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial regarding the deaths of his wife and son. The attorneys pick up where they left off in Ep 103 and discuss clerk Becky Hill, who's criminal...
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Ep 157 Stefon Diggs Assault Trial Recap
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the trial and eventual acquittal that NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was subject to earlier this week in Massachusetts. The attorneys discuss the problems with the prosecution and their main witness Mila Adams and why the verdict was reached so quickly.…
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Ep. 156 True Crime Recap, D4vd Arrested for Murder
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break down several cases that have resolved since our last episode. The attorneys break down the Rex Heuermann plea deal, the Kouri Richins trial verdict, the sentence for "Ketamine Queen" Jazveen Sangha, and the pending charges against musician D4vd in California....
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Ep 155 Kouri Richins On Trial: Will She Be Convicted?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ revisit the Kouri Richins case, continued from Ep. 117. Ms. Richins is on trial for murder, and the centerpiece witness for the prosecution is Ms. Richin's housekeeper who testified that she supplied Ms. Richins with the fentanyl she used to kill her husband. Colin...
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Ep 154 Is An Austrian Man Guilty of Abandoning his Girlfriend to Die on a Mountain?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the tragic but fascinating criminal case surrounding an Austrian man who attempted to climb Grossglockner mountain with his girlfriend. During their attempt, high winds and cold temperatures caused the girlfriend to die on the mountain after the man left…
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Ep. 153 Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance- What We Think We Know
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the ongoing and harrowing details involving the possible abduction/kidnapping of 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of TODAY show anchor Savannah Guthrie. As of this recording, Nancy Guthrie remains missing. There is a lot we don't know, but Colin...
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Ep. 152 Luigi Mangione Gets Some Wins, Timothy Busfield Busted in Child Sex Case
Send us Fan Mail Happy 2026! Colin and Russ kick off the New Year by discussing the goings-on of murder suspect Luigi Mangione's state and federal charges for the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Bryan Thompson. His attorneys are currently trying to suppress evidence in his case and are...
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Ep. 151 Did Brian Walshe Murder and Dismember His Wife?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the trial currently underway involving Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man who is accused of murdering his wife, dismembering her, and disposing of her remains at various trash dumps. The jury trial started this week and Colin and Russ break down the case…
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Ep 150 Did U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan Screw Up the James Comey Indictment?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the flurry of activity in the cases against former FBI director James Comey and NY Attorney General Leticia James that are being handled by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, specifically newly appointed U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan. Her lack of experience,...
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Ep. 149 Chauncey Billups Among Those Charged In NBA Gambling Scandal
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the bombshell revelations that have come out in the pending criminal case against NBA coach and former MVP Chauncey Billups, NBA star Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones. Allegations include setting up rigged poker games that were backed by the…
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Ep148 A Kentucky Judge Shot and Killed in His Chambers By the Elected Sheriff
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the high profile killing of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, which occurred in September of 2024 when Mr. Stines allegedly shot and killed Mullins while the two were in the Judge's chambers in the Letcher County Courthouse.…
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Ep. 147 A Body Found In D4vd's Tesla- What's Next?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the current investigation involving hip hop artist David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd, who allegedly owns a Tesla in which the remains of a 14 year old girl were discovered after the car had been abandoned for several weeks. Is there enough evidence to charge…
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Ep. 146 Luigi Mangione Update, Charlie Kirk's Killer Charged
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ provide updates regarding the case against alleged killer Luigi Mangione after a New York Judge dismissed the prosecution's top counts. The attorneys break down the judge's decision and how it will impact the case going forward. Later, they discuss the charges…
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Ep. 145 Donna Adelson Trial Heats Up
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ continue discussing the trial of alleged murderer Donna Adelson currently underway in Florida. They provide a general recap of the prosecution's case so far and discuss testimony regarding "the bump," which was a tactical ploy the FBI used to provoke Donna into...
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Ep. 144 The Murder of Dan Markle- Donna Adelson's Trial Preview
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the case of Donna Adelson, a 75 year old Florida woman who is charged with First Degree Murder in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markle, in 2014. The attorneys discuss what has transpired in the 11 years since…
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Ep. 143 Killer Dentist James Craig Trial Recap
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ recap the happenings in the trial of dentist James Craig, who is accused of fatally poisoning his wife, Angela Craig. The lawyers have finished their closing arguments and the jury is deliberating. What did the prosecution argue? How did the defense respond? What…
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Ep. 142 Diddy is Acquitted, Kohberger Pleads Guilty, Morphew Charged with Murder
Send us Fan Mail It's been a true crime bonanza over the last couple of weeks. Colin and Russ discuss the P. Diddy verdict and possible outcomes. They then talk about the surprising plea deal that Bryan Kohberger took to avoid the death penalty. They round up the discussion by talking Barry...
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Ep. 141 SPECIAL EPISODE! Barry Morphew Arrested AGAIN!
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break news as they discuss the arrest of Barry Morphew for First Degree Murder which happened today in Arizona. They discuss the new prosecution and the agencies involved. Plus, some quick thoughts on the Karen Read trial. Check it out!
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EP. 140 Karen Read Trial: Defense Rests- What Do We Think?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break down the Karen Read trial now that the defense has rested. Was Karen not testifying the right decision? Should they have called Michael Proctor or Brian Albert? Did they do enough to secure an acquittal? Did the prosecution make a huge blunder that might cost...
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Ep. 139 Karen Read Trial Part Deux: Prosecution Rests- How Did They Do?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the second trial of murder suspect Karen Read, currently underway in Massachusetts. They discuss the new prosecutor handling the case and how his presentation of the evidence was quite different than that of the first trial. They also discuss the defense...
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Ep. 138 P. Diddy Goes to Trial
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the trial of P.Diddy which just started earlier this week in Manhattan. They talk about the testimony of prosecution star witness Cassie Ventura, a long time partner of P.Diddy. They also forecast the rest of the trial and discuss the millions of dollars in...
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Ep. 137 Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested for Thwarting ICE: Will the Charges Stick?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the unprecedented arrest of a sitting Wisconsin judge who is facing federal charges for her role in allegedly assisting an undocumented litigant in her courtroom avoid being arrested by ICE officials. They break down the charges Judge Dugan faces and assess...
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Ep. 136 Kohberger Heating Up- What You Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ update listeners on the latest with the Bryan Kohberger case. Kohberger is accused of murdering 4 college students in Idaho in 2022. His trial is set to begin in August of 2025, and Colin and Russ discuss the voluminous pretrial motions hearings and other…
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Ep. 135 Did A Colorado Dentist Poison His Wife and Hire a Hitman to Kill the Lead Detective?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the fascinating case against Dr. James Craig, a Colorado dentist who is accused of murdering his wife in 2023. His legal challenges were complicated in late 2024 when he was additionally charged with attempting to hire a fellow inmate to kill the lead...
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Ep. 134 New York Doctor Faces Wrath From Louisiana and Texas Over Abortion Pills
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the case of a New York doctor and a Louisiana mom who are facing criminal charges for their roles in providing abortion medication to a 17 year old girl, who suffered medical complications as a result. The case pits the states of Louisiana and Texas, which...
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Ep. 133 The Tangled Web Ensnaring NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the charges and subsequent dismissal of those charges facing embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams. We discuss why he was originally charged with bribery and wire fraud, and why those charges were dismissed by the Department of Justice last week. Colin…
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Ep. 132 I.C.E. Raids- What Rights Do Illegal Immigrants Have, If Any?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Raids that are currently underway in major cities in the US. How are the raids being conducted? Who are they targeting? Are they going into schools and churches? When do they need a warrant? What rights do...
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Ep. 131 CBI Scientist Missy Woods Charged With Over 100 Felonies
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the new charges facing former Colorado Bureau of Investigation Analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods, who provided expert DNA analysis and testing over a 30 year career. Ms. Woods is accused of deleting and manipulating DNA data from over 1000 cases in her tenure at...
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Ep. 130 The Murder of Johnny Wactor
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ are back with their first episode of 2025! The discuss the tragic murder of actor Johnny Wactor who was allegedly shot and killed in May of 2024 by an 18 year old catalytic-converter thief and his two accomplices in Los Angeles, CA. One of the accomplices is…
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Ep. 129 Luigi Mangione- What You Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson which was allegedly committed by Luigi Mangione. The attorneys walk through the NYPD/FBI investigation that led to Mangione's arrest. They also discuss the murder charges he faces, and what defenses he may...
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Ep. 128 Daniel Penny: Hero or Killer?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the homicide charges facing ex-marine and architecture student Daniel Penny, who placed a choke hold on an erraticly behaving and possibly threatening NYC subway passenger named Jordan Neely. Neely was a 30 year old African American street performer who was...
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Ep.127 Will the Menendez Brothers Be Set Free After 33 Years?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the cases of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 in Los Angeles, CA. Colin and Russ talk about their original trials that led to their convictions, and why the case is back in the spotlight in 2024, and why they…
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Ep. 126 Texas Execution Halted! A Look at the Robert Roberson Case
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the case of Robert Roberson, who has been in prison in Texas awaiting execution after his convictions in the death of his infant daughter in 2022. He was convicted on a shaken baby syndrome theory, which has been called into question in recent years as…
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Ep. 125 More Diddy Drama; Tina Peters Pounded
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in Ep. 124 and continue discussing the criminal charges against P. Diddy. They talk about attorney Tony Buzbee, who claims to represent 120 of P. Diddy's victims, and also discuss the prospects of Diddy making bail. Also, Colin and Russ...
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Ep.124 P. Diddy- Sex, Drugs, and Freak Offs
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the pending federal criminal charges against Sean "P. Diddy" Combs related to sex trafficking, sexual abuse and racketeering. They cover the charges and discuss the salacious allegations related to the "freak off" events that P. Diddy allegedly organized…
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Ep. 123 Tyreek Hill's Traffic Stop, Linda Stanley Disbarred
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ tackle the aggressive traffic stop of Tyreek Hill, the star wide receiver from the Miami Dolphins, at the hands of the Miami Dade PD. The stop also involved players Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith. What could the police have done better to de-escalate the…
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Ep. 122 5 Indicted in Matthew Perry's Overdose Death
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ break down the criminal charges that 5 people face in the aftermath of Friends actor Matthew Perry's death in late 2023. They discuss drug dealer Jasveen Sangha, aka the Ketamine Queen, two doctors who are alleged to have illegally provided Matthew and his…
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Ep. 121 Tina Peters FINALLY Goes to Trial
Send us Fan Mail After years of firing lawyers, suing government agencies and even appealing to the United States Supreme Court, former Mesa County Clerk and election denier Tina Peters finally goes on trial on charges stemming from her conduct in 2021, where she allegedly used her powers of…
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Ep. 120 The Crazy Conclusion of Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Trial
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the bonkers conclusion of Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial that was dismissed by the presiding judge last week in New Mexico. Colin and Russ detail the prosecutorial misconduct that plagued the case, culminating in a hearing where the lead prosecutor…
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Ep. 119 Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann's Blueprint for Murder
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ are back with a new episode, picking up where they left off from Episode 99 about accused serial killer Rex Heuermann. Mr. Heuermann is charged with 2 more murders, and Colin and Russ discuss the damning documents that were discovered on his computer by law...
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Ep. 118 Guns and Crack Cocaine: Is Hunter Biden Guilty?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ examine the trial of Hunter Biden that is currently underway in Delaware. Did he illegally purchase a firearm while addicted to drugs? That is the question for the jury at the end of the trial. Colin and Russ discuss the charges and evidence that the prosecution is...
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Ep. 117 Kouri Richins: Did She Kill Her Husband and Write a Children's Book About It?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ take our listeners to Utah as they discuss the murder charges facing Kouri Richins, a 34 year old mom of 3 boys who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric, with fentanyl. They go over the prosecution's evidence, possible defenses, and weird facts...
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Ep. 116 Suzanne Morphew's Autopsy Puts Spotlight Back on Husband
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the bombshell autopsy report that sheds more light on the homicide of Suzanne Morphew. What did the coroner find in Suzanne's system? Can Barry be charged again? Is there enough evidence? Who will prosecute the case? Do Colin and Russ think he will be...
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Ep. 115 The Murder Trial of Karen Read
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ dive into a listener-inspired case (thanks Jay!) involving Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer, John O'Keefe. The allegations are that she ran him over with her SUV after a night of drinking. Her defense…
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Ep.114 Crumbleys Sentenced, Gilbert Goons Update
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ have a final discussion on Jennifer and James Crumbley, who were both sentenced to prison after their convictions for Involuntary Manslaughter. The convictions entered due to their failures as parents to prevent their son, Ethan, from killing four students in his...
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Ep. 113 The Gilbert Goons and the Killing of Preston Lord
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ discuss the death of Preston Lord, a 15 year old boy who was allegedly murdered by at least 7 young men in late October of 2023. The perpetrators may have been associated with the Gilbert Goons, a gang of teenagers who have been linked to several violent assaults…
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Ep. 112 'Rust' Shooting: Hannah Gutierrez-Reed on Trial, What's Next for Alec Baldwin?
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in episodes 88 and 95 to continue discussing the accidental shooting and killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins that occurred on the set of the movie 'Rust" in October of 2021. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is currently on trial for...
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Ep. 111 Crumbley Trial Pt. 2, Why Jennifer Crumbley Was Convicted
Send us Fan Mail Colin and Russ pick up where they left off in Episode 110 to discuss the guilty verdicts and convictions for Involuntary Manslaughter that came down for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of mass murderer Ethan Crumbley. They also discuss the happy story of Robert Duboise, who was…
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Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in true crime events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered. Credit to Jason Tohtz for his stellar sound engineering and epic original podcast compositions.
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