Know Your Rights Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.