01: Public Defense 101

Published: Dec. 20, 2021, 7:35 p.m.

If you are new to Public Defenseless or the topic of public defense, here\u2019s where you should start!

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In this special solo episode, host Hunter Parnell introduces himself, describes the background of this podcast, and shares everything you need to know about public defense before listening.

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No matter how much you know about public defense, Hunter\u2019s wise insight and gift for explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand way will leave you with fresh knowledge to walk away with.

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By listening, you\u2019ll learn that the public defense industry is a lot more complicated than you may believe, and why it\u2019s so important that everyone has access to legal representation.

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One thing\u2019s for sure: after listening to this episode, you\u2019ll view public defense from an entirely new perspective.\xa0

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Key Topics and Takeaways\xa0

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  • Who the host is and his background in public defense.
  • The podcast\u2019s purpose and why it was started.
  • The history of public defense.
  • Why public defense is an important and ethical obligation.
  • Public defense definitions you need to know.
  • Why not all people get the legal representation they need.
  • The future of public defense.

Resources:

\u201cFederal Poverty Level (FPL) - HealthCare.gov Glossary.\u201d HealthCare.gov. US Government, 2021

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Montana Pay of Public Defenders- \u201cPerformance Audit: Public Defender Workforce Management\u201d. Montana Legislative Audit Division. September 2020. At Page 38-43.\xa0

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National Academy of Sciences Report on Forensic Evidence- Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Sciences Community, National Research Council. Rep. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward . National Academy of Sciences, August 2009.\xa0

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All of the Cases the say when people are required to have an attorney

28.United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648 (1984)

29.Powell v. Alabama, 387 U.S. 45, 57 (1932)

30.Massiah v. United States, 377 U.S. 201 (1964); Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 444-45 (1966); Brewer v. Williams, 430 U.S. 387, 399 (1977)

31.Coleman v. Alabama, 399 U.S. 1, 9-10 (1970)

32.United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 236-38 (1967); Moore v. Illinois, 434 U.S. 220, 231 (1977); Kirby v. Illinois, 406 U.S. 682, 689-90 (1972)

33.McMann v. Richardson, 397 U.S. 759, 771, 771 n.14 (1970); Lafler v. Cooper, 566 U.S. ___, No. 10-209 at 3-4 (March 21, 2012); Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. ___, No. 08-651 at 16 (March 31, 2010)

34.Hamilton v. Alabama, 368 U.S. 52 (1961)

35.Brewer v. Williams, 430 U.S. 387, 398-399 (1977); Powell v. Alabama, 387 U.S. 45, 57 (1932)

36.Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, 344-45 (1963); Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37, 40 (1972); Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 (2002); and In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 36-37 (1967)

37.Lafler v. Cooper, 566 U.S. ___, No. 10-209 at 6 (March 21, 2012); Glover v. United States, 531 U.S. 198, 203-204 (2001); Mempa v. Rhay, 389 U.S. 128 (1967); and Wiggins v. Smith, 539 U.S. 510, 538 (2003).

38.Douglas v. California, 372 U.S. 353, 357 (1963); and Halbert v. Michigan, 545 U.S. 605, 621 (2005)

39.Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 790 (1973)

40.Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 489 (1972)

41.Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 (1938); United States v. Ruiz, 536 U.S. 622, 629 (2002); Iowa v. Tovar, 541 U.S. 77 (2004)

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ABA 10 Principles of Public Defense- ABA Standing Committee On Legal Aid And Indigent Defendants. \u201cABA Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System.\u201d American Bar Association . American Bar Association, 2002.\xa0