Episode Details

Saul Bennfield is a veteran New York criminal defense attorney with over 35 years of courtroom experience. A former New York City prosecutor turned defense lawyer, he brings a rare inside-out perspective on the justice system.

He specializes in high-stakes cases — from serious felonies to white-collar and sex crime allegations — and is known for telling clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear.

In this eye-opening conversation, Saul shares:

• ​ What changes when you see the system from both sides (prosecutor vs. defense)
• ​ The real job of a prosecutor vs. a defense attorney
• ​ Why most people misunderstand how criminal cases actually unfold
• ​ The danger of social media trials and premature judgment
• ​ Critical real-world advice for police encounters
• ​ Why you should always use your right to remain silent

If you’re in your 20s curious about the justice system, personal rights, or how the real world of law works beyond TV and social media, this episode delivers clear, no-nonsense insight.

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Saul Bienenfeld

1:40 - Seeing the System from Both Sides

8:15 - Prosecutor’s Job vs. Defense Attorney’s Job

15:30 - False Accusations & Biblical Perspective

23:10 - What Most People Misunderstand About Criminal Cases

31:45 - Social Media Trials & Destroyed Reputations

40:20 - Real-World Advice for Police Encounters

48:50 - The Right to Remain Silent

57:15 - Final Insights on the Justice System