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Introduction: International Criminal Law – Lessons From Teaching Strategies, Daniel H. Derby Jan 1988

Introduction: International Criminal Law – Lessons From Teaching Strategies, Daniel H. Derby

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Legal Malpractice, Professional Discipline, And Representation Of The Indigent Defendant, Richard Klein Jan 1988

Legal Malpractice, Professional Discipline, And Representation Of The Indigent Defendant, Richard Klein

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The Preiser Puzzle: Continued Frustrating Conflict Between The Civil Rights And Habeas Corpus Remedies For State Prisoners, Martin A. Schwartz Jan 1988

The Preiser Puzzle: Continued Frustrating Conflict Between The Civil Rights And Habeas Corpus Remedies For State Prisoners, Martin A. Schwartz

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The Relationship Of The Court And Defense Counsel: The Impact On Competent Representation And Proposals For Reform, Richard Klein Jan 1988

The Relationship Of The Court And Defense Counsel: The Impact On Competent Representation And Proposals For Reform, Richard Klein

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This Article examines the impact of the trial court upon the quality of legal assistance provided the indigent criminal defendant. The court, when confronted with public defenders so overburdened with cases that they have not had the time to adequately prepare, all too often exacerbates the situation by refusing to permit counsel additional time for investigation and preparation. The trial judge may be affected by administrative pressures to dispose of cases, move the calendar, and get pleas. The defender's overload is therefore compounded by the court's overload, and the situation results in the sacrifice of the indigent defendant's right to …