Death Penalty Pros and Cons

Common Sense Ohio

In this episode of Common Sense Ohio, we discuss the complicated and political nature of the criminal justice system. We question the practicality and morality of the death penalty and highlight the risk of wrongful convictions.

We also discuss challenges in determining guilt in cases involving child sex crimes and emphasize the importance of individual responsibility and consequence.

Guest Paul Scarcella, who has worked on many homicide cases in Ohio, joins the conversation to discuss a new unit that offers experienced prosecutors to smaller counties for free.

Overall, this episode provides insightful commentary on the flaws and complexities of the criminal justice system.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.