Public Defenders, the Criminal Justice System, and the Courtroom

In this episode, South-Central L.A. native, attorney Derrick Smith, Supervising Deputy Public Defender in San Bernardino County, talks about the origin of his passion for criminal defense work. He tells stories from the courtroom and puts expert eyes on the police situations playing out in society today. As an attorney who has tried cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder, Derrick provides perspective on the criminal justice system as an African-American man, father and husband, and reminds citizens not to neglect duties that can be the difference for his clients.