Note: This episode includes discussion of crime and the criminal justice system, including violent crime.James Porfido spent years as a prosecutor, working to put accused criminals behind bars—until he made a pivotal shift and began defending them instead. Now, having seen the criminal justice system from both sides, he shares what changed his perspective, what most people misunderstand about fair trials, and why he believes the system doesn’t always deliver equal justice." As an attorney, this is how I viewed my transition to becoming a defense attorney: we all are guaranteed a fair trial and due process under the law, and we have constitutional protections. "Hear James talk about:His path from prosecutor to defense attorney, and what changed his perspectiveThe meaning of “innocent until proven guilty” in practiceThe state’s obligation in a criminal caseThe role of a strong defense attorney in ensuring a fair trialWhy he believes the justice system isn’t always equalWhat everyday citizens misunderstand about the legal systemMentioned in this episode:The Salem Witch TrialsFramed, by John GrishamUnequal Justice by James PorfidoSupport This Show:Follow Tell Me What It’s Like in your favorite podcast appLeave a rating & review — it helps others find the showShare the episode and tag @RaineMediaCo on social mediaMentioned in this episode:Help Others Discover the ShowEnjoying Tell Me What It’s Like? Leaving a rating and review in your podcast app helps more listeners discover the show. Thanks for supporting thoughtful conversations and perspective-driven storytelling.