Juvenile Life Without Parole

Do you know what the 8th amendment talks about and what constitutional rights it protects? Join our Public Defender Ellie Knowles as she talks about the history of the 8th amendment and how it is applied today.

8th Amendment Basics

You may have heard about your constitutional rights, but do you know how they came about and what, exactly, they mean? Listen to our Public Defenders talk about some of the important rights that you have from the Bill of Rights.

Your Basic Constitutional Rights

Join the Maricopa County Library District and the Public Defender’s Office for our access to justice podcast: Know Your Rights.Listen to our local librarian in conversation with attorneys and community experts as they discuss how the law and your rights intersect. Let Know Your Rights provide you with the knowledge you need, the way you need it.

Join the Maricopa County Library District and the Public Defender’s Office for our access to justice podcast: Know Your Rights.<br>Listen to our local librarian in conversation with attorneys and community experts as they discuss how the law and your rights intersect. Let Know Your Rights provide you with the knowledge you need, the way you need it.

Know Your Rights

Do you know what the process is or what to expect if you are ever arrested? Join our public defenders to find out.

What to Expect if You're Arrested

Do you know what the laws are about cannabis and driving? What about if you're just a passenger? Join us as we speak with public defender Sarah Mayhew to find out.

Cannabis, DUI & Driving

Do you know what your rights are if you are stopped by the police? Listen to our public defenders to find out!

What to Expect When You're Stopped by Police

Meet the team behind Know Your Rights. This week we'll talk to Brittany Volz, a Paralegal at the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office and find out what she does and the ups and downs of her job.

I'm a Paralegal, Ask Me Anything

Do you know that Maricopa County has specialty courts just for substance abuse and DUIs? Join us as speak with public defender attorneys to find out how those courts work and who is eligible.

Introduction to Drug & DUI Court

Did you know that millions of marijuana convictions are eligible for expungement under Prop 207, but so far only a few thousand people have applied? Join us as we speak to attorneys about what expungement means, how to apply, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

7 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Expungements

Join the Maricopa County Library District and the Public Defender’s Office as we talk to community experts as well as attorneys on best practices, tips and tricks, and basic questions on basic rights. Our librarians will also chip in, giving you the best free library resources to continue your quest for knowledge.

Do you ever wonder what public defenders do or why they do it? How can they defend what some people might think are indefensible crimes? Join us as we talk to the Know Your Rights public defenders to learn their thoughts about why they are a vital part of the criminal justice system.

I'm a Public Defender, Ask Me Anything

Do you know what is legal and what is not when it comes to recreational and medical marijuana use? Join the ASU Cannabis Legal Association as we talk with Pima County public defender Sarah Mayhew about the ins and out of cannabis criminal law.

How Legal is Weed, Anyway?

Did you know that there is a legal association for ASU law students that deal with cannabis and related marijuana laws? Join us as we speak to Savanna Wright and learn about this organization.

Meet the ASU Cannabis Legal Association

Veterans have really unique needs, so it makes sense that they would have a court dedicated just to veterans who are involved in the justice system. Join us as we speak to Kacie Nickel, a Public Defender who works in the Maricopa County Veterans Court as she explains how it works, why it's important for our veterans, and how you can get into it.

What is Veterans Court?

Do you know what the laws are about animal cruelty or even why its important to talk about animal cruelty? Join us as an attorney from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office talks about the animal cruelty laws and cases that he  prosecutes.

Animal Cruelty by the Law

Did you know that Arizona hosts one of the few diversion counseling programs for those on probation for animal cruelty? Join us as we talk to Simon Burr from SAGE Counseling as he explains how the program works.

Animal Cruelty Diversion Programs - SAGE Counseling

Did you know that the AZ Humane Society offers a lot more than just pet adoptions? Join us as we talk with Tracey Miller from the AZ Humane Society about all the great work they do. Learn more about their bottle baby kitten ICU, their disaster teams, non-traditional animal adoptions, and how to report or find out more about their animal cruelty investigation teams.

Meet the Arizona Humane Society

Join us as we talk with Kacie Nickel, a county Public Defender about what defendants need to know about their rights and restrictions during a domestic violence dispute - from pre-trial to probation, find out what to expect.

Domestic Violence: Probation & Restrictions

If you are a victim in a domestic violence dispute, do you know what your rights are or what to expect from a victim advocate? Join us as we talk to a county Victim Advocate about the process and what you need to know about victim's rights.

Domestic Violence: Victim Avocates

Did you know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men are victims of domestic violence? Join us as we speak with an attorney with the Family Violence Bureau and a Victim Advocate to find out what the criminal justice process looks like for domestic violence charges. CONTENT WARNING: We'll talk about domestic violence, abuse, &amp; homicide.

Domestic Violence: Victims Rights

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The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!