Exposing The Realities Of The Criminal Justice Sytem | Thomas Leaf
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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. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Big thanks to Find A Great Attorney for sponsoring this episode. If you are injured anywhere in the country, visit https://findagreatattorney.com, a free service that can find you one of the best lawyers in your area. You focus on getting better and they’ll do the rest. Connect with Thomas Leaf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasleaf Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices