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Public Defenseless

Hunter Parnell
Indigent Defense
Criminal Justice Reform
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Texas
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Nikolas Cruz
Mississippi Criminal Justice System
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Anyone paying attention can tell you that our criminal legal system is perpetuating cruelty and harm, 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 defense attorneys and criminal justice stakeholders from acr... more

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Today, Hunter was joined by two guest from the Detroit Justice Center, Nancy A. Parker and Rubina Mustafa. As they did on Tuesday, Hunter and his guests are exploring court related fines and fees, how fines and fees are impacting communities in Michi... more

Today, Hunter was joined once again by journalist Katey Rausch. Last time Katey was on the show, she discussed her bombshell reporting on the non-disclosure agreements law enforcement was using to hide the misconduct of law enforcement officers. Now,... more

Today, Hunter spoke with Joanna Weiss, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Fines and Fees Justice Center. Today, the two sat down to discuss FFJC's campaign to end court fines and fess the automatically revoke a person's driver's license nati... more

Today, Hunter spoke with David Bennett, a veteran in the field of pretrial services. They discuss the evolution of pretrial services, the challenges of jail overcrowding, and the misconceptions surrounding pretrial programs. David shares insights on ... more

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Recent Guests

Nancy A. Parker
Executive Director of the Detroit Justice Center
Detroit Justice Center
Episode: 415 | How the Detroit Justice Center is Helping People Eliminate Their Court Fines and Fees w/Nancy A. Parker and Rubina Mustafa
Rubina Mustafa
Senior Staff Attorney at the Detroit Justice Center
Detroit Justice Center
Episode: 415 | How the Detroit Justice Center is Helping People Eliminate Their Court Fines and Fees w/Nancy A. Parker and Rubina Mustafa
Joanna Weiss
Co-founder and co-executive director of the Fines and Fees Justice Center
Fines and Fees Justice Center
Episode: 413 | How New Mexico Joined in On the Fight to End Harmful Court Fines and Fees w/Joanna Weiss
David Bennett
Former jail and criminal justice consultant; has worked extensively on pretrial services issues and jail overcrowding.
Episode: 412 | How Pre-Trial Services Can Reduce Incarceration w/David Bennett
Mesa Anderson
Two-year fellow in the Greater Colorado Fellowship
Episode: 411 | How Private Criminal Defense Lawyers Are Trying to Solve Colorado's Rural Attorney Shortage Crisis w/Kristin Ladd, Mesa Anderson, and Blue Daniels
Kristin Ladd
Attorney Development Coordinator for OADC
Colorado's Office of Alternate Defense Counsel
Episode: 411 | How Private Criminal Defense Lawyers Are Trying to Solve Colorado's Rural Attorney Shortage Crisis w/Kristin Ladd, Mesa Anderson, and Blue Daniels
Blue Daniels
First-year fellow in the Greater Colorado Fellowship
Episode: 411 | How Private Criminal Defense Lawyers Are Trying to Solve Colorado's Rural Attorney Shortage Crisis w/Kristin Ladd, Mesa Anderson, and Blue Daniels
Natasha Dartigue
Chief Public Defender of the Maryland Public Defender System
Maryland Public Defender System
Episode: 409 | How Will Maryland Public Defense Handle It's Workload Crisis and a Slate of New Criminal Law Policies w/Natasha Dartigue
Blake Feldman
Senior Policy Council at the Southern Center for Human Rights
Southern Center for Human Rights
Episode: 408 | How Georgia's New "Tough on Crime" Laws Could Make Communities Even Less Safe w/Blake Feldman

Host

Hunter Parnell
Host of Public Defenseless, exploring the complexities of the criminal justice system and engaging with experts and advocates in the field to unpack key issues and solutions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • Great show.

    Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJ Barker
    United Statesa month ago
  • Exposes Criminal Abuses

    Public Defenseless details how the presumption of innocence is fiction in courtrooms across the country.

    While we supposedly have the right to a trial by a jury of our peers, defendants who are largely Black and Latino men, are compelled to take pleas or face lengthy, painful incarceration.

    The American justice system as revealed by Public Defenseless is so deeply broken and must be reformed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelm1972
    United States8 months ago
  • Shedding Light Where It Needs to Be Shed

    As a former Colorado public defender (and still indigent criminal defense attorney), I’m biased in favor of the excellent coverage of issues in Colorado, including the crisis in our state public defender system and the horrors unfolding in municipal courts.

    But I also love every episode from elsewhere in the country. It’s so easy for us to be in our silos and forget that there are hundreds of other offices out there facing similar challenges and coming up with innovative solutions. This podcast... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drewmm10
    United States8 months ago
  • Thank you

    I am a chief public defender and this podcast has been extremely helpful to me. Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickiedenises
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lawyer Hanlon

    Required listening for anyone interested in America’s criminal processing system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Hanlon
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the emphasis on community and advocacy, resonating deeply with those engaged in social justice efforts.
Exposes critical issues within the U.S. criminal justice system, highlighting the need for reform.
Offers enlightening and empowering dialogues with experts, making complex legal matters accessible to the general public.
Provides valuable insights for public defenders and advocates, fostering a shared understanding of systemic issues.

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#146
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#164
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Talking Points

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415 | How the Detroit Justice Center is Helping People Eliminate Their Court Fines and Fees w/Nancy A. Parker and Rubina Mustafa
Q: Where can individuals learn more about the clinic and contact information?
Individuals can visit the Detroit Justice Center's website for resources and information on how to access clinics.
415 | How the Detroit Justice Center is Helping People Eliminate Their Court Fines and Fees w/Nancy A. Parker and Rubina Mustafa
Q: What was the scale of the problem before this clinic?
Before the clinics, over 360,000 Michiganders had suspended licenses, with many incarcerated for fines they couldn't afford.
412 | How Pre-Trial Services Can Reduce Incarceration w/David Bennett
Q: How does the pre-trial services, as ideally constructed, deal with those limitations?
By prioritizing resources and understanding the need for supportive services, we can ensure effective pretrial outcomes without adding to the incarceration challenges.
412 | How Pre-Trial Services Can Reduce Incarceration w/David Bennett
Q: What do we do with jail overcrowding?
It is essential to understand who is in jail and to implement strategies to manage jail populations effectively instead of simply building more jail beds.
414 | How California Built a Database to Track Police Misconduct w/Katey Rusch
Q: What was the solution proposed by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan?
A flat-out ban on non-disclosure agreements with retroactive effects and making all such agreements public record.

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Focusing on the complexities and systemic issues within the American criminal justice system, this show offers listeners insightful conversations with top defense attorneys and criminal justice advocates. The discussions revolve around critical topics such as jury diversity, public defense reform, solitary confinement, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities within the legal framework. Each episode seeks not only to illuminate the ongoing injustices but also to empower listeners with knowledge and inspiration to advocate for change, emphasizing the belief that ordinary individuals can drive meaningful reform in the justice system.

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Recent guests on Public Defenseless include:

1. Nancy A. Parker
2. Rubina Mustafa
3. Joanna Weiss
4. David Bennett
5. Mesa Anderson
6. Kristin Ladd
7. Blue Daniels
8. Natasha Dartigue

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