Off the Record

Mar 28 2025 65 ep. 31 mins 85
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Learn about public safety issues, interesting and notable cases, and how our office is working both in the courtroom and in the community to provide the highest level of public safety through prosecution, prevention and innovation.

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A Preventable Tragedy: The Reality of DUI Cases

Mar 28 2025 35 mins  
Episode Title: A Preventable Tragedy: The Reality of DUI Cases Description: In this special episode of Off the Record, Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney Courtney Martin walks listeners through the tragic reality of DUI-related incidents. This episode includes real body worn camera footage from an investigation involving a driver whose choices led to devastating conseque

Click with Caution: Keeping Kids Safe from Online Exploitation (Part One)

Feb 25 2025 8 mins  
Show Notes In this powerful two-part special, Deputy DA Catrina Ranum spoke with ICAC detectives and prosecutors on Safer Internet Day to shed light on the dark reality of online predators. This discussion reveals the critical work being done to protect children from internet crimes and the dangers lurking in digital spaces. Viewer discretion is advised. Part One: Covers the c

Did You Know? How to Spot & Stop Hate Crimes

Feb 14 2025 24 mins  
Episode Title: Did You Know? How to Spot & Stop Hate Crimes Description: In this episode, we explore the legal distinctions between hate crimes and non-hate crimes, and the complexities involved in proving a hate crime. Our expert guests explain how hate crimes are defined, how intent and motivation play a role, and the impact that a hate crime enhancement can have on sentencing

Inside the Case: Sarah's Story

Jan 24 2025 31 mins  
Podcast Description: Welcome to the first-ever episode of Off the Record, the official podcast from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office! Hosted by Deputy District Attorney Catrina Ranum, this brand new podcast dives into the inner workings of our justice system and showcases the dedicated professionals working to keep Sacramento safe. In this premiere episode, Catrin

Driving Under the Influence: Surviving Family & MADD Candlelight Vigil – Justice Journal Episode 61

Dec 31 2024 40 mins  
Video available on https://youtu.be/OMcB7b9J7M4 Description: Discussion with parents who lost their young daughter to a repeat DUI offender and her sister, who is now a MADD victim advocate. The family shares how their loss has impacted their lives and how MADD has helped them through the years. Show Notes: Larry and Kathy Harris talk about their 12-year-old daughter, Irene, who

Episode 60: Driving Under the Influence: California Highway Patrol’s Drug Recognition Experts & Field Sobriety Tests

Sep 27 2024 42 mins  

Driving Under the Influence-Spotlight: Department of Motor Vehicles Consequences and Accountability - Justice Journal Episode 59

Jun 20 2024 32 mins  

Driving Under the Influence-Spotlight: DUI Offender Program - Justice Journal Episode 58

Mar 29 2024 32 mins  

Driving Under the Influence-Spotlight: Misdemeanor DUI Deputy District Attorneys - Justice Journal Episode 57

Dec 20 2023 32 mins  

Driving Under the Influence: Spotlight: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)- Justice Journal Episode 56

Sep 13 2023 28 mins  
Description: Discussion with longtime driving under the influence (DUI) prevention partner the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) about how the organization works to protect the safety of all those on our highways and roads as well as pedestrians. Show Notes: Guest Deputy Director of Marketing & Public Affairs Tim Weisberg from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)