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Author: Anderson, James M.

Title: Measuring the Effect of Defense Counsel on Homicide Case Outcomes

Summary: This study examined the impact of randomly assigned public defenders and court-appointed private attorneys in the outcome of criminal cases in Philadelphia. The study found that there are vast differences in outcomes for defendants assigned different counsel types raises important questions about the adequacy and fairness of the criminal justice system.

Details: Final report to the U.S. Department of Justice, 2012. 59p.

Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 26, 2013 at: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/241158.pdf

Year: 2012

Country: United States

URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/241158.pdf

Shelf Number: 127721

Keywords:
Attorneys
Case Processing
Defense Counsel (U.S.)
Homicides
Indigent Defense
Public Defenders