4 the State

A Podcast by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association

 
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4 the State

A podcast by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association

 
“4 the State” is a publication and podcast of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association. Its purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the office of the Louisiana District Attorney through informative and educational content that addresses current laws, cases, best practices and other subject matters of interest to prosecutors, law enforcement and the Louisiana justice system. 

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Episode 5: Get to know your Victims Assistance Coordinator with Leone Fitzgerald

In this episode, General Counsel Bobby Freeman interviews VAC Director Leone Fitzgerald about what a Victim Assistance Coordinator is, what they do, and their significance not only to the office of the District Attorney, but also the vicitms they serve.

More Episodes

Episode 4: An Introduction to DWI and Prosecuting DWI cases with ADA Norma DuBois

In this episode, listen to LDAA General Counsel Bobby Freeman and Assistant District Attorney Norma DuBois discuss impaired driving in Louisiana and the challenges of prosecuting impaired driving cases.

Music:
Chronos by Alexander Nakarada
Link: filmmusic.io/song/4854-chronos
License: filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Episode 3: The Victims Prosecutor with ADA Anna Garcie

In this episode, listen to LDAA General Counsel Bobby Freeman and 1st Assistant District Attorney Anna Garcie discuss the challenges of prosecuting domestic violence cases, techniques for helping domestic abuse victims navigate the journey, and the importance of participating in the Louisiana legislative sessions to continue the work of improving the justice system for the benefit and protection of victims of crime.
Content Warning: Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
Music:
Chronos by Alexander Nakarada
Link: filmmusic.io/song/4854-chronos
License: filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Episode 2: Get to Know Your District Attorney: Stephen Dwight, 14th J.D.

In this episode, listen to LDAA General Counsel Bobby Freeman and District Attorney Stephen Dwight discuss the ups and downs of being a newly elected district attorney amid a pandemic and in the wake of major hurricanes, goals for the future of the 14th judicial district attorney's office and the significance of DA participation during Louisiana legislative sessions.
Music:
Chronos by Alexander Nakarada
Link: filmmusic.io/song/4854-chronos
License: filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Episode 1: Stop the Loss

In this episode, LDAA General Counsel Bobby Freeman and District Attorney Hillar Moore discuss the "Stop the Loss" program implemented in East Baton Rouge. Intended to deescalate the frequency and intensity of domestic violence, this program attempts a new approach to prosecuting domestic violence cases.
Content Warning: Mild Language/Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
Music: Chronos by Alexander Nakarada  |  Link: filmmusic.io/song/4854-chronos  |  License: filmmusic.io/standard-license

 
Pilot Episode: Legislative Update

On this episode, LDAA executive director Loren Lampert and General Counsel Bobby Freeman discuss the 2021 Louisiana regular legislative session, bills of interest and the impact these will have on the Louisiana justice system.
Music: Chronos by Alexander Nakarada  |  Link: filmmusic.io/song/4854-chronos  |  License: filmmusic.io/standard-license