BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The Hazzard Law Firm’s groundbreaking defense work takes center stage in a two-part documentary on A&E’s critically acclaimed series Accused: Guilty or Innocent. The episodes, airing June 5, 2025, at 8:00 pm CST and 9:00 pm CST, follow Attorney Wakisha E. Hazzard as she commands the intense legal battle of a capital murder case involving the firm’s client, Ms. Jasmine Drake.
This compelling documentary provides viewers with a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how experienced defense attorneys approach complex, high-stakes cases. Attorney Hazzard is joined by Attorney Maston Evans, Jr., as they fight for justice on behalf of Ms. Drake, who faced capital murder charges stemming from an altercation on April 1, 2022, at her home. The incident tragically resulted in the death of her husband, sparking significant media coverage at the time.
The episodes capture the firm’s dedication to justice, showcasing the attorneys’ thorough preparation and gripping courtroom drama that define complex cases like Ms. Drake’s. The series tells the story of the intense legal effort, but it also humanizes Ms. Drake, whose charges were ultimately dismissed after critical evidence and advocacy revealed her fear and self-defense during the tragic event.
“This case was a testament to the power of diligent legal work and the importance of telling our client’s story,” Attorney Hazzard stated. “I’m thrilled and grateful to A&E for the opportunity to tell Ms. Drake’s story and to illustrate the real-world challenges and triumphs involved when lives hang in the balance in the judicial system.”
The original event, covered extensively by local media at the time, can be revisited through articles such as WVTM 13, AL.com, and CBS 42. Ms. Drake’s perspective on the resolution and the support from her late husband’s family was also later documented in an AL.com exclusive.
For a glimpse into this powerful documentary, click below to watch the A&E commercial preview.
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Having been in practice since 2011, Wakisha E. Hazzard has established the Hazzard Law Firm as one of Birmingham’s most respected and trusted law firms.
Wakisha E. Hazzard graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a double minor in English and Fashion Merchandising. Soon after graduating, Wakisha decided to pursue her legal career. She graduated from Miles Law School in 2009 with great distinction and then became certified as an attorney in 2011. Soon after certification, she went on to lay the foundation for her own law firm, The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC, focusing on matters related to personal injury, family law and divorce matters, and criminal defense litigation. Crediting her accomplishments to God and her strong family structure, Wakisha has not only established a legal legacy but, through her leadership, her humanitarianism, and her philanthropy, is navigating a vessel designed to assist and serve others. She is extremely active in the community and is passionate about giving back to that community through acts of service.
