Cross-Examined with Mike Troiano

You hear Mike yelling for Austin almost every episode. Now it's Austin's turn to sit in the hot seat. This week on Cross-Examined, producer Austin Alvarez steps out from behind the camera to talk about his journey from teenage musician to filmmaker, podcast producer, and business owner.From editing podcasts for $40 an episode to walking away from a job and building his own production company, Austin shares the challenges, mistakes, and lessons behind the scenes.Plus, Mike puts his own producer through a cross-examination.Contact me if you need a Criminal Defense Attorney in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

What happens when artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate people you trust, steal your information, and potentially drain your bank account?On this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike sits down with Stevie Dahl, host of the Homefront Harmony podcast and a corporate security professional, for a conversation about cybersecurity, AI-powered scams, military families, and the challenges veterans face when transitioning into civilian life.Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

On this episode of Cross-Examined with Mike, host and Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Mike Troiano sits down with Samantha Martin, a Las Vegas native and experienced personal injury trial attorney, for an honest, funny, and revealing conversation about life inside and outside the courtroom.Samantha shares her journey from growing up in Las Vegas and performing in high school theater to attending Arizona State University, studying law in Chicago, and building a career as a trial lawyer.Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

What happens when a lifelong rock musician, entrepreneur, and whiskey creator buys one of Nevada's most legendary historic saloons?On this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Stephen Staats, better known as Old Man Liver, the owner of the historic Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada, the real-world inspiration for the Prospector Saloon in Fallout: New Vegas.From his early days chasing a music career in Los Angeles to owning a 113-year-old saloon in the Mojave Desert, Stephen has built a life around music, business, and taking risks.Stephen shares how he went from playing legendary Sunset Strip venues with his band Earlydawn to launching the Old Man Liver brand, developing his own whiskey, and eventually acquiring a property that has become a destination for tourists, paranormal enthusiasts, music lovers, and Fallout fans from around the world.Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was murdered in Las Vegas, Duane “Keefe D” Davis was brought to trial. But what finally convinced prosecutors they had a case?On this episode of Cross-Examined, Mike Troiano sits down with Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorneys Marc DiGiacomo and Binu Palal, the prosecutors behind the case against Keefe D, to hear the prosecution's side of one of the most closely followed murder trials in recent history.Following our conversation with Keefe D's defense attorney, Michael Sanft, we turn to the other side of the courtroom.DiGiacomo and Palal explain why the case remained uncharged for years, the legal complications surrounding Davis's earlier statements, the evidence they relied on, the witnesses they struggled to bring into court, and what ultimately led them to pursue the prosecution.They also address questions surrounding Detective Cliff Mogg, the prosecution's trial strategy, conspiracy theories about Tupac's murder, and the challenges of presenting a decades-old homicide case to a jury.From the 2009 statement to the 2023 indictment and the trial itself, this is an inside look at the decisions, obstacles, and legal arguments behind the prosecution of Duane Davis.In this episode: • Why prosecutors didn't charge Keefe D years earlier • The statements and evidence that changed the case • The difficulties of getting witnesses to testify • Why certain investigators weren't called to the stand • The theories surrounding Tupac's murder • How the prosecution approached the trial • The legal issues that could shape the appealWatch our previous episode with defense attorney Michael Sanft for another perspective on the case.Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: troianovegaslaw.com

Criminal defense attorney Michael Sanft joins Mike for an inside look at his defense of Duane “Keefe D” Davis in the Nevada case stemming from the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.Sanft breaks down the decades-long investigation, Keefe D’s 2008 proffer, the statements and book that became central to the case, disputed evidence, the prosecution’s case, jury dynamics, the guilty verdict, and the issues the defense plans to raise on appeal.They also discuss Sanft’s career as a trial attorney, how criminal defense shaped his approach in the courtroom, and what he believes the public may have missed while watching one of the most closely followed murder cases in recent history.Contact me if you need a criminal defense attorney in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

Mike sits down with fellow Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Amanda Pellizzari to talk about the realities of practicing criminal law, starting her own firm, difficult cases, jail visits, mental health in the courts, and the experiences that shaped her career.Amanda also shares why she decided to run for Las Vegas Municipal Court judge and how she believes her years in criminal defense have shaped her perspective on the justice system.Learn more about Amanda: https://www.electamandajudge.com/Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

UNLV Rebel Hockey Associate Head Coach Nick Robone joins Mike to discuss growing up playing hockey in Las Vegas, building UNLV's program, developing a championship culture, upsetting Denver, and ultimately winning a national championship.They also discuss youth hockey, recruiting, the growth of hockey in Las Vegas, and what's next for the Rebels.Contact me for legal help in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

This week, Mike sits down with Jesse Merrick, host of the Silver & Black Sports Network, as he breaks down the Las Vegas Raiders' offseason and how the season may shape up for them this year. Contact me if you need a lawyer in Nevada: www.troianovegaslaw.com

This week, Michael sits down with Pro MMA fighter Brandon Jenkins. They discuss the journey Brandon took to get to where he is now, and even being a witness in a murder trial!Contact me if you need legal help in Nevada: www.troinaovegaslaw.com