In this episode we look at the criminal justice system. In most cases Public Defenders work to defend the most vulnerable population against a system that uses discriminatory practices in sentencing. It’s a fine balance between validating the victim experience and holding defendants accountable while upholding rights to due process. As we talk with Los Angelo’s County, Public Defense Attorney Emily Milton.

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Due process. (n.d.). Retrieved February 21, 2021, from https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/amendment-5/due-process

Porter, N., Nellis, A., & Rovner, J. (2021, January 15). Top trends in state criminal justice Reform, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2021, from https://www.sentencingproject.org/publications/top-trends-in-state-criminal-justice-reform-2020/

West, S. (Director). (n.d.). Con air [Video file]. Retrieved February 21, 2021, from https://www.hulu.com/watch/a621b946-a117-482f-a792-d76aa1f75369