March 19, 2018
Indigent defendants accused of felonies in 10 county-court systems do not consistently receive legal representation, as required in the 6th Amendment, a study finds.
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Indigent Defendants Denied Counsel, Speedy Trials in 10 Counties
Mississippians accused of felonies who cannot afford their own representation have the right to counsel and a speedy trial under the 6th Amendment, but a new report found that access …
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