# EP1 FREEDOM ON TRIAL: BIG MISTAKE! From Defender To Defendant

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Podcast: [Attorneys On Retainer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/attorneys-on-retainer-7053659)
Published: 2026-05-25T17:54:05+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/attorneysonretainer/2856523
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## Resource

What happens when an attempted act of defense turns into a federal criminal case? In this first episode of Freedom on Trial, Andy Marcantel and the Attorneys On Retainer team examine a real case involving defense of a third party, federal charges, and the difficult legal questions that can follow a fast-moving encounter. This episode is not about deciding the case in a YouTube description. It is about helping viewers understand how quickly a situation can escalate, how prosecutors may view the facts differently, and why responsible gun owners need to understand the legal risks that can come after a defensive incident.

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