Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 3-28-2025
03-28-2025
Guest: Rob Perkins of the Allegheny Lawyers Initiative for Justice
How Topic Discussed: An audit by Allegheny County recently revealed that most public defenders face excessive caseloads and a lack of resources. What is a public defender? How does this lack of resources cost Allegheny County taxpayers more money? Why is the right to an attorney such a critical element of the American justice system? How has Pennsylvania lagged behind other states in funding public defenders offices in its 67 counties? What is the Allegheny Lawyers Initiative for Justice, and how is it trying to effect changes?
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