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    Jan

Maryland – Court could require public defenders to show at initial bail setting for indigent defendants

If ruling stands, counsel would be obligated to be present at any hour of the day. Michael A. Sawyers – Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Public defenders throughout Maryland are scrambling to deal with a Court of Appeals ... See the original post: Maryland – Court could require public defenders to show at initial bail setting for indigent defendants

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    Jan

Riverside County Jails Maxed Out, Inmates To Be Released

The Temecula Patch – January 6, 2012 Riverside County jails are filled to the brim because of transfers from state prison and new sentencing guidelines under AB 109, a sheriff’s official said Friday….[For full story: http://defender411.us/x1rEZB ... Read this article: Riverside County Jails Maxed Out, Inmates To Be Released

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    Jan

California – Gov. Jerry Brown calls for historic shuttering of state’s notorious youth prison system

Mercury News – By Karen de Sá – 01/06/2012 04:10:04 PM PST Following years of failed attempts to rehabilitate juvenile offenders and improve public safety, California’s once-sprawling youth prison system may soon shut its gates for ... Original post: California – Gov. Jerry Brown calls for historic shuttering of state’s notorious youth prison system

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  • 7
    Jan

THE WEEK’S CASES: for the week ending January 6, 2012

by Al Menaster, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office USE OF TESTIMONIAL HEARSAY TO SUPPORT AN EXPERT’S OPINION The defendant was charged with the substantive gang crime, PC 186.22(a). The DA called a police officer as a ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Claraweb-CpdaMembersWebsite/~5/zRBGH0rU97k/12-01-06_wc.mp3 View post: THE WEEK’S CASES: for the week ending January 6, 2012

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    Jan

Los Angeles County Takes Several Hits In Governor’s Proposed Budget, Reaction Swift

KHTS AM Radio 1220 – Written by Carol Rock – Friday, 06 January 2012 13:00 A summary provided by Los Angeles County shows that approximately half of the Governor’s proposed cuts fall directly on county health ... View post: Los Angeles County Takes Several Hits In Governor’s Proposed Budget, Reaction Swift

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    Jan

Los Angeles County Takes Several Hits In Governor’s Proposed Budget, Reaction Swift

KHTS AM Radio 1220 – Written by Carol Rock – Friday, 06 January 2012 13:00 A summary provided by Los Angeles County shows that approximately half of the Governor’s proposed cuts fall directly on county health ... See the original post: Los Angeles County Takes Several Hits In Governor’s Proposed Budget, Reaction Swift

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  • 6
    Jan

Be Ready: Labor Enforcement Task Force Launched

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced the launch of a new task force to “combat the underground economy.” The Labor Enforcement Task... Original post: Be Ready: Labor Enforcement Task Force Launched

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  • 6
    Jan

You’ve been arrested for Driving Under the Influence. What happens now?

This message from the Marin County Public Defender’s Office will assist you through the process of a DUI case. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcXPkiLbzJ4&feature=share www.youtube.com Visit link: You’ve been arrested for Driving Under the Influence. What happens now?

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    Jan

You’ve been arrested for Driving Under the Influence. What happens now?

This message from the Marin County Public Defender’s Office will assist you through the process of a DUI case. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcXPkiLbzJ4&feature=share www.youtube.com Read more: You’ve been arrested for Driving Under the Influence. What happens now?

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    Jan

What Is a Copyright?

Many small business owners create innovative new works in order to entice consumers. Some might wonder what is copyright

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