Chapter

A Defense Lawyer's Workday
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16:27 - 20:01 (03:33)

A defense lawyer attends pre-trials for multiple cases, including one where the prosecutor insulted his request, leading to possible negative consequences on their professional relationship.

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A public defender helps his client, Anna, prepare for a pretrial conference where they quickly meet with the prosecutor to discuss the case, and the defender expresses frustration at the lack of resources in the legal system.
16:27 - 17:27 (00:59)
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Public Defender
Summary

A public defender helps his client, Anna, prepare for a pretrial conference where they quickly meet with the prosecutor to discuss the case, and the defender expresses frustration at the lack of resources in the legal system.

Chapter
A Defense Lawyer's Workday
Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
Podcast
Serial
The prosecutor refuses to drop the case against Anna and it will most likely be tried as a felony.
17:27 - 18:25 (00:58)
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Prosecution
Summary

The prosecutor refuses to drop the case against Anna and it will most likely be tried as a felony. The decision is out of the prosecutor's hands and must be taken to her supervisor.

Chapter
A Defense Lawyer's Workday
Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
Podcast
Serial
Russ Cohen discusses the difficulty of being a hard marker and his experience of having his dismissal request shot down without much reduction in his grades.
18:25 - 18:44 (00:18)
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Education
Summary

Russ Cohen discusses the difficulty of being a hard marker and his experience of having his dismissal request shot down without much reduction in his grades.

Chapter
A Defense Lawyer's Workday
Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
Podcast
Serial
A defense lawyer expresses his frustration over a prosecutor calling his request for dismissal on a case "laughable".
18:44 - 20:01 (01:16)
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Law
Summary

A defense lawyer expresses his frustration over a prosecutor calling his request for dismissal on a case "laughable". He explains that such comments can erode their professional relationship.

Chapter
A Defense Lawyer's Workday
Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 1: A Bar Fight Walks into the Justice Center
Podcast
Serial