Jason Carter is accused of murdering his mother, Shirley Carter. His lawyers claim that the investigation by law enforcement wasn’t conducted thoroughly enough. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? takes viewers inside the lives of people alleged to have committed serious crimes. This series offers an intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial. Presented solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members, each episode follows the accused person’s journey through the planning of their legal defense, the trial and, ultimately, the verdict. As evidence mounts and the trial approaches, these emotional stories provide a first-hand look at what it is like when your freedom is on the line.