New public defenders get pay bump but county struggles to retain experienced attorneys - Austin MonitorTravis County now offers guaranteed legal representation for indigent individuals, but faces recruitment challenges due to low pay for public defenders.
We The People: Legal RepresentationPublic defenders now represent up to 80% of people charged with crimes, a significant shift in U.S. legal history.
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn CourthouseSoso Ramishvili, accused of theft, died in a holding cell before arraignment, prompting outrage and calls for investigation into his treatment in custody.
We The People: Legal RepresentationPublic defenders now represent up to 80% of people charged with crimes, a significant shift in U.S. legal history.
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn CourthouseSoso Ramishvili, accused of theft, died in a holding cell before arraignment, prompting outrage and calls for investigation into his treatment in custody.
At the Hall of Justice, defendants wait, judges plead, 'This is your chance, I hope you take it'Court days involve much waiting, but small victories can have significant impact on the lives of defendants and their families.
Opinion: What California's response to Trump's threatened mass deportations is missingCalifornia's legal support system for immigrants is underfunded and overwhelmed, risking mass deportations.
S.F. Public Defender's office blasts DA, demands she stop working with feds to deport immigrantsThe San Francisco Public Defender's Office demands an end to DA's collusion with federal agents for immigrant arrests tied to drug crimes.
California National Guard prosecutors will focus on county following 'surge operations,' bringing concern from PDsCalifornia National Guard prosecutors will assist in prosecuting cases in Alameda County, leading to concerns from public defenders office.