Inadequate Public Defender Funding Is a Problem That Won’t Go Away. Bob Donley Explains
- 9 years ago
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LBN’s Bob Donley says that budget shortages are affecting state public defender agencies all across the country. Public defender systems are struggling to balance budgets, in some cases by laying off staff attorneys. Private counsel from state bars is some help but may not provide skilled criminal counsel.
LBN’s Bob Donley says that budget shortages are affecting state public defender agencies all across the country. Public defender systems are struggling to balance budgets, in some cases by laying off staff attorneys. Private counsel from state bars is some help but may not provide skilled criminal counsel.