Dec 20, 2021
In a country that lacks legal representation for all, some people are fighting for change.
James McDermott, Chief Public Defender of Far West Texas, and Scott Ehlers, Director of Public Defense Improvement at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, are two of those people.
In this group interview, James and Scott...
Dec 20, 2021
The Mississippi indictment process is known as the “black hole.” But out of that darkness comes some light: Andre De Gruy, State Public Defender of Mississippi.
This week, Andre walks us through how he opened the first state public defender trial office in Mississippi and the reality of public defense in...
Dec 20, 2021
If you are new to Public Defenseless or the topic of public defense, here’s where you should start!
In this special solo episode, host Hunter Parnell introduces himself, describes the background of this podcast, and shares everything you need to know about public defense before listening.
No matter how much you...
Dec 14, 2021
Anyone paying attention can tell you that our criminal justice system is broken, but the complexity of the legal world overwhelms most people simply trying to get through another day.
Public Defenseless explores the rot in the justice system and what we can do about it. Join host, Hunter Parnell, as he interviews top...