See You In Court

A school safety policy existed. It was ignored. A student lost an eye. So why did immunity apply? In this clip, Craig T. Jones explains why appellate courts often classify educator decisions as discretionary, shielding individuals from liability even when written safety policies are not enforced. This conversation highlights one of the most controversial aspects of governmental immunity in Georgia and why it matters for students and families.

In this clip from Episode 36 of See You In Court, trial lawyer Craig Jones explains how government agencies and insurers often spend years blocking access to records and delaying cases to avoid accountability. Using a real prison death investigation, Craig shows how a lack of transparency can leave families without answers until a civil lawsuit forces the truth into the open. Once the facts were revealed, it became clear that the case was tragic, but not a lawsuit. That outcome highlights the true purpose of the civil justice system: uncovering the truth, not generating claims. This moment reflects the broader theme of the episode, why access to court is essential, why government liability law matters, and how civil cases protect transparency and the rule of law when power is used to conceal it. Listen to the full episode of See You In Court to understand how the civil justice system works when it is allowed to do its job.

A real case involving an unsecured school gate reveals how gaps in policy can turn everyday situations into life-changing tragedies. This clip highlights why governmental liability and clear standards exist in the first place. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-ins-and-outs-of-governmental-liability-with-craig-t-jones-see-you-in-court/

The jury system is where right, not might, is supposed to rule. This clip explains why jurors must be protected so justice can function. Listen to more from See You In Court: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-ins-and-outs-of-governmental-liability-with-craig-t-jones-see-you-in-court/ #RuleOfLaw #JuryDuty #CivilJustice

Justice is not about liking the outcome. It is about trusting the process. In this short clip from What Is Justice Part 3, Joyce Gist Lewis defines justice as access to be heard and accountability to objective standards rooted in the Constitution, statutes, and case law. Even when lawyers disagree on results, justice is served when rules are followed and decisions are informed. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-justice-iii/ More episodes: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/

Justice does not always mean winning. Sometimes it means restoring what was lost. In this short clip from What Is Justice? Part 3, host Lester Tate shares a grounded definition of justice that reflects the real work lawyers do every day. Listen to the full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-justice-iii/ Visit the podcast site: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ Produced by the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation. #SeeYouInCourt #WhatIsJustice #CivilJustice #GeorgiaLaw

Justice is not certainty. Justice is access. In this clip, attorney Ivy Cadle shares why the opportunity to engage the legal process is the foundation of justice, even when outcomes are unclear or difficult. Listen to the full What Is Justice? Part 3 episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-justice-iii/

At his lowest point, David Windecher went searching for purpose. What followed was a quiet, unexpected moment that became the start of his faith journey and ultimately reshaped his life. In this short clip from Episode 52, David reflects on prayer, accountability, and the moment he committed himself to a different path. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-red-rehabilitation-enables-dreams-see-you-in-court/

David Windecher reflects on growing up in poverty, navigating corruption, and facing 13 arrests, and how those experiences shaped his commitment to non-violent rehabilitation over punishment. This clip explains why lived experience matters when designing justice reform and why treatment, not incarceration, often delivers better outcomes for individuals and communities. 🎧 Full Episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-red-rehabilitation-enables-dreams-see-you-in-court/ 🔗 Learn more about RED: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/

This clip picks up where the last one left off. David Windecher shares the rest of Nicole’s story. The woman who helped him believe he could belong in the world went on to retire as a commissioner in the same police department that arrested him 10 out of 13 times. Sometimes justice is not about punishment. It is about transformation. Full episode: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-red-rehabilitation-enables-dreams-see-you-in-court/

At just 19 years old, David Windecher had been arrested 13 times and was searching for a way out of the criminal justice system. Then he met Nicole. In this clip, David shares how one conversation, one challenge, and one person willing to invest in him changed the trajectory of his life. Her promise was simple and powerful: step away from the gang life, and she would help him earn his GED, get into college, and pursue law school. She followed through. And that belief became the turning point. This is a reminder that rehabilitation often starts with someone choosing to see potential instead of a record. 🎧 Full Episode 52: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-red-rehabilitation-enables-dreams-see-you-in-court/ Learn more about Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED): https://www.stoprecidivism.org/

In Georgia courtrooms, recommendations can include custodial sentences that change people in lasting ways. In this clip, David Windecher argues prosecutors should experience custody firsthand before making those calls. Full Episode 52 (YouTube): https://youtu.be/mBsN_S9Dejw Full Episode 52 (Podbean): https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-red-rehabilitation-enables-dreams-see-you-in-court/ RED: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/

In this clip from Episode 52, David Windecher shares the moment that pushed him to the edge—a simple walk home that turned into a wrongful stop, a drawn weapon, and an arrest for crossing a patch of grass. His reaction says everything: “I can’t win for losing here.” This turning point captures the frustration, fear, and helplessness that so many young people experience when trapped in a system they cannot navigate. It also becomes a defining moment in David’s journey toward becoming an attorney and ultimately founding RED: Rehabilitation Enables Dreams. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mBsN_S9Dejw Learn more about RED: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/ See You In Court Podcast: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org

In this excerpt from Episode 52, David Windecher reveals a hard truth he confronted early in his legal career. He entered the profession believing it was a prestigious world driven by integrity, ethics, and public service. What he found instead felt, at times, like “joining another gang.” This moment ties to the larger conversation about why justice demands humility, awareness, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable realities within our own institutions. Full Episode 52: https://youtu.be/mBsN_S9Dejw Guest: David Windecher, Founder of RED – Rehabilitation Enables Dreams https://www.stoprecidivism.org/

In this excerpt from Episode 52, David Windecher offers a grounded definition of justice: a thoughtful balance between accountability and rehabilitation, shaped by both lived experience and his work through RED. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mBsN_S9Dejw Learn more about RED: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/ Follow the podcast: SeeYouInCourtPodcast.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seeyouincourtpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/see-you-in-court-podcast #SeeYouInCourt #CivilJustice #LegalCourage #RehabilitationEnablesDreams

In this short exchange from Episode 52, Lester describes the crushing caseload prosecutors face in Georgia’s courts — hundreds of files, little time, and constant pressure to keep cases moving. David Windecher agrees and underscores how impossible it is to apply meaningful attention to each case under that kind of workload. Watch the full episode with guest David Windecher: https://youtu.be/mBsN_S9Dejw Learn more about RED Rehabilitation Enables Dreams: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/ Explore more episodes: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/

No 16-year-old should be incarcerated with adults. In this SYIC short, attorney and RED founder David Windecher explains the trauma young people face in adult custody and why prosecutors should experience 90 days inside before making sentencing recommendations. Listen to the full interview: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/david-windecher-founder-of-red-rehabilitation-enables-dreams-see-you-in-court/ Learn more: RED – Rehabilitation Enables Dreams: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/ See You In Court: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org #SeeYouInCourt #CivilJustice #JusticeForGeorgia

In this clip, David Windecher shares how “The Monument” became a defining guide in his life. After leaving the gang environment and searching for direction, he read the poem every day for a decade, shaping the faith that helped him become an attorney and advocate. Listen to the full Podbean interview Learn more about RED  Visit our website - See You In Court

In this See You In Court short, David Windecher shares the vivid dreams he experienced while incarcerated. He saw himself in a courtroom wearing a suit and standing beside someone he was representing. These visions, paired with the pain he saw in his parents’ faces, pushed him to make the decision to walk out of jail and never return as a defendant. Learn more about Rehabilitation Enables Dreams at https://www.stoprecidivism.org Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBsN_S9Dejw Explore more episodes at https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org Hosted by Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate. Presented by the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation.

David Windecher grew up on the streets of Miami-Dade County, arrested 13 times before the age of 19. His street name was “Red.” In this powerful clip from See You In Court, David shares how he turned pain into purpose—rising from incarceration to the courtroom—and founded Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) to help others do the same. Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBsN_S9Dejw Learn more: https://www.stoprecidivism.org/ #SeeYouInCourt #CivilJustice #RuleOfLaw #DavidWindecher #RehabilitationEnablesDreams