A Conversation with Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd: Part One

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🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 94 minutes

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We interviewed Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd and Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland about working as defense attorneys and prosecutors.

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