Legally Unfiltered - What Happens When There Are No Public Defenders?
Picture this: You're arrested and you can't afford an attorney. The Judge appoints a lawyer for you. There is a catch though; your appointed lawyer has never handled a criminal case. Sound crazy? Believe it or not this is actually happening in one Louisiana jurisdiction, and it could happen anywhere. Check out this episode of Legally Unfiltered to hear our host attorneys Franz and Richard discuss the problems of underfunded public defender offices and how that can affect everyone, even those who aren't in trouble with the law.