Media Appearances

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV to analyze DNA and ballistics evidence at a preliminary hearing, discussing the limits of DNA statistics, inconclusive firearm findings, how an immunity agreement affects witness credibility, and where the defense may argue reasonable doubt.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV for the New Mexico v. Isaac Apodaca trial, discussing how prosecutors may use text messages to support an accomplice-liability theory, why a cooperating witness’s credibility can become central to the defense, and how prior bad act evidence shapes trial strategy.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV for the Utah v. Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing, discussing probable cause, identity and admissibility of evidence, why prosecutors don’t need to present everything at this stage, and how pretrial publicity and evidentiary motions can shape trial strategy.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV as the jury deliberates in the Tennessee v. Blaise Taylor case, discussing reasonable doubt, toxicology and digital evidence, and witness credibility, then how the defense may approach sentencing, mitigation, and a possible appeal once the verdict is read.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV for the Blaise Taylor trial, discussing the prosecution’s burden and the defense’s reasonable doubt strategy, fentanyl and cocaine toxicology questions, chain-of-custody issues, and how witness testimony about Jade Benning’s state of mind may factor in.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins ABC News to explain how criminal appeals work after a conviction — what appellate courts look for, why an appeal doesn’t automatically mean a new trial, and how jury selection issues can become part of appellate review.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV for the Florida v. George Pino trial, discussing the defense’s traumatic brain injury theory, how civil discovery can matter in a criminal courtroom, and why trial counsel may decide against putting the defendant on the stand.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV to analyze the George Pino manslaughter case, a fatal boating crash in Biscayne Bay, discussing how causation and first responder evidence factor in, how the prosecution may establish culpable negligence, and how the defense may address impairment.

Jo-Anna Nieves joins Court TV as the Karmelo Anthony trial nears closing arguments, discussing how juries weigh self-defense and intent, why a defendant’s choice not to testify can be a key strategic call, and how each side frames competing narratives for the jury.