Ep 3. 18 Miles Outside of Roanoke

In the third episode of For the People season 1, titled "18 Miles Outside of Roanoke," the newly appointed public defenders, Sandra and Jay, are assigned to a case involving a young woman who is accused of killing her abusive boyfriend in self-defense. As they start digging deeper into the case, they uncover a web of lies and secrets that threaten to unravel their client's defense.

Meanwhile, the other members of the newly formed legal team, Kate, Leonard, Allison, and Seth, take on their own cases. Kate defends a man who is accused of stealing valuable art from his family's own auction house, while Leonard represents a young man who is facing serious drug charges. Allison takes on a pro bono case of a woman who is struggling to regain custody of her child, and Seth represents a high-powered CEO who is accused of insider trading.

As the episode progresses, the individual cases become more complicated, and the lawyers must work tirelessly to find a way to win for their clients. They quickly realize that their job is not just about the law, but also about fighting for justice and the truth.

Throughout "18 Miles Outside of Roanoke," viewers see the personal and professional lives of these young lawyers intermingling. They must struggle to balance their own ambitions and goals with the demands of their clients and the needs of the justice system.

As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left wondering whether the public defenders will be able to win their case and whether the rest of the legal team will be able to secure victories for their own clients. It becomes clear that for these young lawyers, every case is a battle, and every victory is hard-won.