Court-appointed lawyers in Wisconsin are getting a raise in an order meant to address a chronic lack of attorneys willing to take on public defense cases. In May, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered that private attorneys assigned to defend cases … [Read more...]
Overburdened public defenders
“You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you.” We have all heard the Miranda rights promise more times than we can count, either when catching a case or on TV where cop shows dominate. They always … [Read more...]