My First Trial was a Disaster

I kicked off my new show by telling the story of how my legal career actually started—and it’s not what you think. At 25 years old, fresh out of law school, I walked into federal court to try my first case with no file, no partner, and no clue what I was doing. The client? A man who had killed two cops and was now suing the State of Mississippi.  From there, I get into how I first met Robert Shuler Smith back in Jackson Municipal Court, my initial reaction to him, and how that encounter eventually pulled me into a DA campaign—and into one of the most chaotic, dysfunctional environments I’ve ever seen inside the criminal justice system. This show is going to be different. I’ll be breaking down real cases, talking about how the system actually works, mixing in news and politics, and taking your calls along the way. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in courtrooms, prosecutor’s offices, and criminal cases—you’re in the right place.