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Washington Supreme Court reverses century-old Yakama decision: An injustice

Washington Supreme Court reverses century-old Yakama decision: An injustice
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Washington s public defender system is breaking down | Local and regional news | Lewiston Tribune

KENNEWICK — When you’re charged with a crime that could put you behind bars and you don’t have enough money to pay an attorney to defend you, the government is

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Washington Struggles With a Crumbling Public Defender System

Staffing shortages, extremely heavy caseloads and lack of state funding have hamstrung the state’s criminal justice system, leaving many communities reeling.

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Washington s public defender system is breaking down, communities reeling

KENNEWICK — When you re charged with a crime that could put you behind bars and you don t have enough money to pay an attorney to defend you, the government is supposed to provide you with one. …

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Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding

Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints.

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