What does it actually mean to have the right to a trial—and why do most cases never make it that far? Miguel Custodio and Vineet Dubey are joined by Vanessa Rodriguez, Esq., an Alternate Public Defender, to break down the reality of going to trial, how plea deals shape the system, and what defendants are really up against. They also dive into what it’s like to be a public defender—how lawyers get into this role, what the courtroom experience is actually like, and the pressures of representing clients whose freedom is on the line. For anyone interested in law school, criminal defense, or the justice system, this episode offers a real-world look at the decisions, strategy, and responsibility behind every case.
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