Misdemeanor Court Draws Fire from NACDL
Charles is a frequent speaker and a prolific writer on all matters related to OVI / DUI defense.
Today the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers released a report on the state of misdemeanor prosecutions in America.
Minor Crimes, Massive Waste: The Terrible Toll of America’s Broken Misdemeanor Court
The explosive growth of misdemeanor cases is placing a staggering burden on America’s courts. Defenders across the country are forced to carry unethical caseloads that leave too little time for clients to be properly represented. As a result, constitutional obligations are left unmet and taxpayers’ money is wasted.
To see the report go to NACDL.org.
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