The road that led a former prosecutor to Unite the People.
A few months ago, I had the privilege to interview Ceasar McDowell for the Word Podcast. Under California’s “three strikes” law, McDowell received a sentence of three concurrent life sentences for a non-violent crime.
He spent 20 years in prison before earning back his freedom. He did so while starting Unite the People while he was incarcerated. Unite the People is a non-profit organization that helps people who did not have legal representation, were under-represented, or, like McDowell excessively sentenced.
In their fight to help the right the wrongs of our justice system, Unite the People needs attorneys who understand the system.
A simple job posting, helped them find their newest attorney. Former deputy city attorney for Los Angeles, Rosemary Chávez, spent over 30 years prosecuting driving under the influence of drug and alcohol cases.
On this week's podcast, Chávez tells us her story. From losing her father and grandfather at age five, getting into law school without an undergraduate degree, to finding a new job that allows her to share he extensive knowledge with those in need.
If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by the justice system and need your case reviewed, or if you need researching changes in the law that may impact sentencing, you can call Unite the People at 888-245-9393 or, visit them online here.