Show Notes
Courtney Teasley, a Tennessee lawyer, shares her journey into law and her work fighting against injustices in the criminal justice system. She addresses overcharging and inadequate representation by public defenders, systemic issues that disproportionately affect marginalized minorities, particularly African Americans, in the criminal justice system. Ms. Teasley stressed the need for proactive advocacy, community involvement in judicial elections, and the importance of understanding legal rights to achieve sustainable social change.She also addressed the evasive issue of how voters can identify bad judges and unseat them. Learn more about Ms. Teasley at cteasley.com. She is the author of The Easy Way to Learn Your Rights.
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