I’m a Criminal Defense Attorney — Here’s the Truth About the Job

Ian Bick
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Chapters & Sections (47)

0:00 Criminal Defense Attorney's Approach to Cooperation chapter 3
0:00 Criminal Defense Attorney's Job and Ethics
2:05 Childhood Experiences Shaping Personal Character Traits
3:30 Childhood Influences and Early Life Experiences
6:48 Career Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Attorney chapter 3
6:48 Career Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Attorney
8:16 Transition from Probation Officer to Lawyer
9:38 Challenges and Rewards of Probation Work
11:16 Probation Officer Bias and Professionalism chapter 2
11:16 Probation Officer Bias and Professionalism
13:29 Criticisms of Pre-Trial Supervision and Probation
15:37 Law School and Early Career Challenges chapter 2
15:37 Law School and Early Career Challenges
17:43 Becoming a Solo Practicing Criminal Defense Attorney
19:56 Benefits of Meal Delivery Services for Busy Lives chapter 3
19:56 Benefits of Convenient Healthy Meal Options
21:50 Maintaining Professionalism in High-Emotion Cases
23:21 Evaluating Client Relationships in Criminal Defense
24:38 Unfairness in the Justice System chapter 2
24:38 Unfairness in the Justice System
27:10 Navigating State and Federal Court Systems
29:32 Bond Hearings in State vs Federal Court chapter 3
29:32 Bond Hearings in State vs Federal Court
31:16 Speedy Trial vs. Delayed Proceedings in Criminal Cases
33:37 Preparing for Trial as a Defense Attorney
35:09 Balancing Work and Personal Life During Trials chapter 4
35:09 Balancing Work and Personal Life During Trials
37:14 Challenges of Being a Criminal Defense Attorney
38:39 Reading Juror Body Language During Trials
39:48 Challenges of Selecting an Unbiased Jury
41:17 Importance of Jury Selection in High Profile Cases chapter 2
41:17 Importance of Jury Selection in High Profile Cases
44:16 Pressure to Plead Guilty in the Justice System
46:06 Challenges of Working with New Judges chapter 3
46:06 Challenges of Working with New Judges
49:18 Benefits and Challenges of Pre-Trial Release
50:43 Challenges of the Bail System in Criminal Defense
52:17 Money's Influence on the Justice System chapter 2
52:17 Money's Role in the Criminal Justice System
54:44 Impact of Prosecutorial Changes on Case Outcomes
56:27 Criminal Defense Attorney's Perspective on Diversion Programs chapter 3
56:27 Criminal Defense Attorney's Perspective on Diversion Programs
58:01 Plea Deals and Gang Affiliation in Criminal Cases
59:50 Plea Agreements and Testifying in Court
1:01:31 Pre-Trial Delays and Justice System Reform chapter 2
1:01:31 Pre-Trial Delays and Justice System Reform
1:03:15 Overcoming Adversity to Become a Successful Lawyer

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