When a son finds his father dead near a pile of cocaine, he dismembers the body to conceal the crime. James Scandirito Jr takes the stand to explain why he thought he had to dismember and bury what he claims was his already dead father.

George Burch stands accused of the brutal murder of Nicole VanderHeyden, a 31-year-old mother of three. He willingly takes the stand to prove he is not guilty and provide the jury with an alternative suspect.

A couple from a small Ohio town are charged with 11 felonies, including the death of their infant son, whose injury-riddled body was found in a well. Both parents face life in prison if convicted, so they decide to testify.

When an off-duty Dallas police officer shoots a man in his own apartment, the jury will have to decide if it was murder or a tragic mistake. Amber Guyger takes the stand in her own defence to convince the jury not to lock her away for up to 99 years.

When a woman shoots her pilot husband and flees to Brazil, she sets off a long battle for her extradition and trial in the States. Claudia Hoerig goes under oath to convince a jury that anyone in her place would have done the same.

A routine response to a noise complaint takes a devastating turn when Roy Oliver, a Dallas police officer, shoots and kills unarmed 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. Roy Oliver will take the stand to convince a jury that he justifiably used lethal force.

An Iowa pig farmer stands accused of impaling his wife with a corn rake. The jury has to decide if it was cold-blooded murder or a tragic accident. Todd Mullis takes the stand in his own defence to convince the jury not to lock him away for life.

What started out looking like a freak traffic accident soon becomes a suspected murder cover-up. Todd Kendhammer has to take the stand to convince a jury that he would never hurt the love of his life, his wife Barbara.

20-year-old Heather Elvis went missing on 18 December 2013 and has never been found. Tammy Moorer, Heather's boyfriend's wife, is on trial for her kidnapping. Can she convince a jury she had no ill will toward her husband's mistress?

When three-year-old Hannah Wesche dies of head trauma, the babysitter who cared for her is indicted for her murder. Lindsay Partin takes the stand to defend her innocence, and to try to explain several suspicious statements she gave to detectives.

This new series, hosted by Dan Abrams, gives viewers an unprecedented look at defendants as they take to the witness stand to fight for their freedom with their own words.

When a parolee is bounced from his job, he seeks retribution on a peaceful community when he kidnaps, tortures and kills a mother and caregiver. Scott Nelson takes the stand to give a convoluted explanation on why he blames his parole officer.

Judges, witnesses and victims recount their stories of the most dramatic moments to take place inside America's courtrooms. Dan Abrams hosts.

Judges, witnesses and victims recount their stories of the most dramatic moments to take place inside America's courtrooms. Dan Abrams hosts.