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fromAbove the Law
14 hours ago

Criminal Defense Attorneys Facing Work Without Pay Because Of Poor Budgeting - Above the Law

The Gideon v. Wainwright ruling granted the right to an attorney, but funding issues threaten the efficacy of this right for indigent defendants.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: In California, criminal defense is shaped by money and location

California's right to legal counsel varies by county, impacting the quality of representation based on location.
California lacks centralized funding for public defense, leading to significant disparities across counties.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

In Texas, Misdemeanor Defendants Routinely Face Charges Without an Attorney

In much of Texas, the right to a criminal defense lawyer is routinely denied, with estimates showing that over half of rural Texans accused of misdemeanors represent themselves.
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