Live at Carnegie Hall with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic appointment to the Supreme Court signifies progress in representation and justice for marginalized communities.
SF judge accused of handing down light sentence in armed robbery spree caseThe debate over crime punishment in San Francisco highlights tensions between strict law enforcement and advocates for second chances.
Live at Carnegie Hall with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic appointment to the Supreme Court signifies progress in representation and justice for marginalized communities.
SF judge accused of handing down light sentence in armed robbery spree caseThe debate over crime punishment in San Francisco highlights tensions between strict law enforcement and advocates for second chances.
Santa Clara County model public defender program on thin ice - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County's innovative public defender program is facing severe budget cuts, risking reduced pretrial support for vulnerable defendants.
25 years on, participants say 'Clean Slate' program changed their livesThe Clean Slate expungement program significantly alters lives by helping individuals overcome the limitations imposed by criminal records, enhancing opportunities for citizenship and employment.
Santa Clara County model public defender program on thin ice - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County's innovative public defender program is facing severe budget cuts, risking reduced pretrial support for vulnerable defendants.
25 years on, participants say 'Clean Slate' program changed their livesThe Clean Slate expungement program significantly alters lives by helping individuals overcome the limitations imposed by criminal records, enhancing opportunities for citizenship and employment.
'Doctor's report' still pending for Bay Area woman accused of killing cop during DUI crashThe court proceedings concerning the mental competency of Serena CJ Rodriguez have been delayed due to inadequate effort from the assigned psychologist.
Trial date still unsettled for man accused of killing woman, teen girl at Bay Area apartment and livestreaming the aftermathTwo defense attorneys withdrew from representing Raymond Michael Weber, who is accused of double murder and human trafficking.A new public defender was appointed in Weber's case, which includes serious allegations of livestreaming his crimes.
'Doctor's report' still pending for Bay Area woman accused of killing cop during DUI crashThe court proceedings concerning the mental competency of Serena CJ Rodriguez have been delayed due to inadequate effort from the assigned psychologist.
Trial date still unsettled for man accused of killing woman, teen girl at Bay Area apartment and livestreaming the aftermathTwo defense attorneys withdrew from representing Raymond Michael Weber, who is accused of double murder and human trafficking.A new public defender was appointed in Weber's case, which includes serious allegations of livestreaming his crimes.
Trump's pick for FBI head started as Miami lawyer but didn't stand out, ex-colleagues sayKash Patel, named FBI director by Trump, had an unremarkable career as a public defender, raising questions about his qualifications for the role.
A Public Defender's Radical Approach to Representing the January 6th RiotersThe article explores the personal perspectives of a public defender and her unique clients involved in the January 6th insurrection.
Teen Accused of Georgia School Shooting Appears in CourtA 14-year-old faces felony murder charges for a school shooting that left two students and two teachers dead.
$100 a day for jury duty: Alameda County rate jumps from $15Alameda County jurors' pay rises to $100 a day to improve participation and diversity among juries.
The Right to An Attorney : ThroughlineThe right to an attorney is in the Constitution's sixth amendment.Public defenders now represent up to 80% of people charged with crimes.