Cop Does Everything Right… Still Charged
From Shoot Me Straight with Dave & Eddie by David Fields & Eddie Gallagher
April 6, 2026 · 1h 36m
About this episode
Cody Smith shares his harrowing experience of being wrongfully convicted despite following police protocol, alongside insights from former Justice Jay Mitchell.
In this episode of Shoot Me Straight, we sit down with Cody Smith for one of the most intense and eye-opening conversations we’ve had on the show.Cody’s story is hard to believe — a police officer who followed protocol, showed restraint, and made split-second decisions… only to be charged, convicted, and sent to prison.This episode dives deep into what really happens when the justice system gets it wrong.From the moment everything changed, to the years spent fighting for his freedom, to the emotional and mental toll it took — this is a raw, unfiltered look at a story most people never hear.We also sit down with Jay Mitchell, former Alabama Supreme Court Justice, who sheds light on how cases like this happen — and why they continue to happen.In this episode, we cover:• The full story behind Cody’s case• What officers actually face in real-life situations• How narratives can shape outcomes• The reality of being wrongfully convicted• Mental health, identity loss, and hitting rock bottom• Faith, redemption, and rebuilding your life• The bigger issue facing law enforcement todayThis is exactly what Shoot Me Straight is about — real conversations that challenge what you think you…
People in this episode
Hosts: David Fields, Eddie Gallagher
Guest: Cody Smith
Topics covered
- wrongful conviction
- law enforcement
- justice system
- mental health
- redemption
- police protocol
Keywords
- Cody Smith
- wrongful conviction
- justice system
- police officer
- mental health
- redemption
- law enforcement
Sponsors
Elevated Silence, Firecracker Farm
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