Browsing W&L Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability by Subject "Virginia Indigent Defense Commission"
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Indigent Defense in Virginia: Practical and Empathic Motivations for Reform
In 1999 an estimated $1.2 billion was spent to provide indigent criminal defense in the nation's 100 most populous counties. This $1.2 billion represents an estimated 3% of all local criminal justice expenditures in these ... -
Indigents and the Courts: The Failures of Public Defense Systems
The criminal justice system starts with investigation and arrest and can end with life imprisonment or even death. Along the way there are many steps for which having a good attorney can make a significant difference. This ...