Impact of fetal alcohol spectrum and empathy in court

Today, Hunter was joined by Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Noah Coax. Noah leads the office's Neurocognitive Disorder Team that has charted a new path for public defenders to properly represent clients with cognitive impairments.

Guest:

Noah Cox, Deputy Public Defender, Neurocognitive Disorder Team, Los Angeles Public Defender

Resources:

More About NDT

https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/gold-eagle-award/

https://www.npr.org/2025/11/01/nx-s1-5582617/cognitive-disabilities-diversion

https://time.com/6311088/forgiving-johnny-documentary/

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NCox@pubdef.lacounty.gov

https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/

https://www.instagram.com/lapubdef/

https://www.facebook.com/LACOUNTYPD/

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/lapubdef

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