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public defender
Coverage of public defender in the Nexus archive.
- Public defender slammed for crass celebration after she managed to stop death penalty for her client who murdered a 93-year-old woman
A public defender faced criticism for a crass celebration after successfully preventing the death penalty for her client, who was convicted of murdering a 93-year-old woman. The case highlights controversy over the defender's reaction to the legal outcome.
- Travis County's public defender shortage 'years in the making'
Travis County is experiencing a public defender shortage that causes 20% of defendants requiring legal representation to wait for an available defender, potentially delaying court proceedings for years.