#Exposing #Realities #Criminal #Justice #Sytem #Thomas #Leaf
Thomas Leaf, a dedicated Connecticut public defender, brings a unique perspective to our discussion on the criminal justice system. In this enlightening and thought-provoking conversation, we’ll explore his motivations for choosing the path of a public defender over private practice, gain insight into the realities of his role, and delve into the crucial improvements needed within the criminal justice system and more. It promises to be an eye-opening and insightful discussion with an active public defender.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:04:40 – My Father’s Career Journey
00:09:41 – A Shift in Career Path
00:14:14 – Remembering an Amazing Human Being
00:18:53 – The Burden of Being Accused of a Crime
00:23:21 – The Impact of Incarceration and Finding Redemption
00:28:12 – Humanizing Each Individual
00:32:53 – Evolving as a Human Being
00:37:26 – The Importance of Leaving a Place Better Than How You Found It
00:41:51 – The Legal System in Connecticut
00:45:57 – The Importance of Credibility and Competence in Law
00:50:32 – Conflict of Interests in Legal Representation
00:54:56 – Challenges in the Criminal Justice System
00:59:43 – The Frustrations of Helping Others
01:04:32 – Following My Own Path
01:09:07 – Being a Compassionate Lawyer
01:13:46 – The Vulnerability of Being an Influencer
01:18:43 – Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
01:23:13 – The Rise of Grifters in the Influencer Space
01:27:41 – Incentivizing Behavior and Access to Resources
01:32:16 – Providing for the Underprivileged
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This was a much needed interview hopefully public defenders from other states will come on and share their experiences.
This was a good one. Great guest
Thanks for having me on Ian, I had a great time speaking with you and I think you're doing a great things for people who have gone through the system and i am grateful I had the opportunity share my perspective and experience.
Vato what’s up my dude. Ian welcome my friend Vato who binged watched all your interviews in a month to catch up. 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡