ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
ACP coordinates the assignment of attorneys to represent individuals who cannot afford to retain an attorney in various Criminal and Family Court matters.
”We should not blame trial assistants who work hard every day, but are provided little guidance, training or support in an office culture dominated by fear and arrogance to such an extent that even the most basic principles of case management and review fall by the wayside.”
DA candidate: Mishandling of child rape case is why Fitzpatrick must go (Commentary)
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Democrat Chuck Keller rips DA's office for failing to spot problems with evidence after having case for more than a year.“The fault here must be with the current lack of direction, supervision, training and leadership by District Attorney Fitzpatrick,” Keller wrote. “Mr. Fitzpatrick’s apparent disconnect from this case and the reality of what goes on in his own office on a daily basis, is what happens when he fails to actively participate in the running of his office for years.”
DA candidate: Fitzpatrick’s office ignored judge; accused child rapist goes free
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Attorney Charles Keller, Democratic candidate for district attorney, blasted the longtime DA in a letter to the editor.It’s time to banish “High-Crime Area” from our lexicon: from legal arguments, but from criminal justice journalism too. The term isn’t just mistaken; it’s a toxic illusion.
Stop and Fix? How the 'High-Crime Area' Defense Has Licensed Bad Policing | The Crime Report
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Almost 20 years after a Supreme Court ruling that police are justified stopping and frisking individuals in areas considered “high crime,” a new study shows the designation is both subjective and biased. TCR’s legal columnist says it's time to scrap the concept.It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Supreme Court Judge James C. Tormey III. Judge Tormey was a great supporter of the OCBA Assigned Counsel Program. The many advancements made by ACP over the past few years could not have been accomplished without the tireless support of Judge Tormey. He was instrumental in seeing the implementation of the Centralized Arraignment Program, which has become a model throughout the State. It was our great privilege to work with Judge Tormey on many important initiatives. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and colleagues.
Immigration agents were planning to sweep into immigrant communities in 10 major cities on Sunday in coordinated raids. Trump claims he has delayed these raids for two weeks. We shall see.
Trump Says He’ll Delay Deportation Operation Aimed at Undocumented Families
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Immigration agents had planned to sweep into immigrant communities on Sunday in coordinated raids in 10 major cities.
