S.F. DA has 'pattern and practice' of withholding evidence, public defenders allege
'The evidence was withheld until the eve of a trial. In a number of egregious cases, important evidence was not disclosed until the middle of a trial.'
New public defenders get pay bump but county struggles to retain experienced attorneys - Austin Monitor
The county's entry-level lawyers are being paid significantly less than their counterparts, impacting the recruitment and retention of qualified public defenders.
Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse
Mr. Ramishvili was scheduled for arraignment but was found unconscious in a holding cell just before the hearing, raising serious concerns about his treatment during custody.