NACDL Misdemeanor Report
April 29, 2009 · Filed Under Puget Sound law happenings · Comment
Today a report was released based on research by Seattle University School of Law Professor Bob Boruchowitz, lead researcher on the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-supported study on Misdemeanor courts.
“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.”
Read the report here:
http://www.nacdl.org/misdemeanor