In this episode, I discuss the American Criminal Justice System with renowned Florida Assistant Public Defender Regina Nunnally. Ms. Nunnally shares useful tips on how to avoid getting into the criminal justice system and tips on how to successfully navigate your way out of the system if you happen to fall into it.

Do you want to know your rights when you interact with a police officer? For example, can a police officer search your car if he/she smells marijuana? Contrary to popular opinion, the answer in some cases is no.

Tune in now to listen to this eighteen year veteran criminal defense attorney educate you about the criminal justice system and your rights.

Intro: 0 - 3:10

Why Ms. Nunnally decided to specialize in criminal law: 3:10 - 6:37

Is there systemic racism in American policing? 6:37 - 11:35

Criteria for getting assigned a public defender: 16:09 - 26:48

Most common stereotypes people have of public defenders and how those stereotypes are wrong: 16:09 - 26:48

What separates a good public defender from a bad one 26:48 -31:42

Do you have the right to select your public defender and do you have the right to fire your public defender: 31:42 - 36:15

What would you consider a regular caseload for public defenders? 36:15 - 40:15

Does a public defender have the right to refuse a case? 40:15 - 46:28

What is your advice to black folks to avoid getting shot by police? 46:28 -52:15

What are your rights when a police officer pulls you over? 52:15 - 1:38:00

Recommendations for people who want to help change the criminal justice system: 1:38:00 - 1:46:00

Closing: 1:46:00 - end

Ways to contact attorney Nunnally:

http://bit.ly/rnunnally

https://www.facebook.com/regina.nunnally.7

https://www.facebook.com/pksensation2013

https://www.facebook.com/groups/428240608301028

https://www.instagram.com/pksensation/

Email: [email protected]

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