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"You Have the Right to an Attorney..." We All Know the Hollywood Version, But What's th... - 0 views

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personal+freedoms Right Attorney Fair Trial Gideon Wainwright Defense Justice Lawyer

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    This article talks about a poor person's chance at justice. 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of Gideon Vs. Wainwright and sadly, most are no longer getting the fair defense Clarence Earl Gideon received.
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How Americans Lost the Right to Counsel - 0 views

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personal+freedoms Equal Justice Right to Counsel Lost America

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    Yes, you have the right to an attorney, even if you cannot afford one. But do you stand a chance? This article mentions how court-appointed lawyers typically spend less than six minutes per case, thanks to the lack of funding of public defender's offices. What happened to equal justice?
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