When A Felony Judge Meets A Misdemeanor TikTok Star

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Peter Neal might be a "baby" public defender out in L.A. County — but the only ones crying are the prosecutors when he walks his client out with a fresh not guilty. In this episode, Peter breaks down his early trial wins, the nerves and grit behind first-year PD work, and

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Published

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:14:44 GMT

Season / episode

7 / 17