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Silencing Gideon's Trumpet: The Plight Of The Indigent Prisoner, Allison I. Connelly
Silencing Gideon's Trumpet: The Plight Of The Indigent Prisoner, Allison I. Connelly
Allison Connelly
In this newsletter article, Professor Connelly discusses the difficulties faced by indigent prisoners in gaining access to the justice system.
When The Cheering (For Gideon ) Stops: The Defense Bar And Representation At Initial Bail Hearings, Douglas Colbert
When The Cheering (For Gideon ) Stops: The Defense Bar And Representation At Initial Bail Hearings, Douglas Colbert
Douglas L. Colbert
This article suggests that the absence of representation at the beginning of a State criminal prosecution must come to a screeching halt. The criminal defense bar should take a leadership role and dedicate Gideon's anniversary to making certain that an accused's right to the effective assistance of counsel begins at the initial bail hearing. Indeed, guaranteeing vigorous representation should be the defense bar's number one priority.