"The suit is being coordinated by the National Association of Criminal
Defense Lawyers in Washington, D.C.Similar lawsuits are pending in Mississippi,
Michigan, Montana, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington state. Another is being
prepared in Virginia"
This blog provides stories from the Advocate and other publications of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy. The DPA is a state-wide public defender agency.
Friday, August 27, 2004
Suit against La. indigent defense system to be filed
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A promised lawsuit that will seek court supervision of Louisiana's system of providing criminal defense lawyers for poor defendants is expected to be filed next week in Lake Charles, attorneys preparing the case say.
Kentucky Drug Summit Final Report Released
Find the report here.
Below is a listing some of media reporting on the plan.
Governor Ernie Fletcher Launches Drug Control Policy Focused on Rescuing Kentucky Families and Communities From Drug Abuse
Plan to fight drug abuse outlined
FLETCHER OPEN TO USING CIGARETTE TAX MONEY
HERALD-LEADER
Fletcher says new state office will fight drugsGovernor pledges taxes won't rise
The Courier-Journal
Below is a listing some of media reporting on the plan.
Governor Ernie Fletcher Launches Drug Control Policy Focused on Rescuing Kentucky Families and Communities From Drug Abuse
Plan to fight drug abuse outlined
FLETCHER OPEN TO USING CIGARETTE TAX MONEY
HERALD-LEADER
Fletcher says new state office will fight drugsGovernor pledges taxes won't rise
The Courier-Journal
San Fran MAGIC to address youth violence
The San Francisco Public Defender's office has been involved in the creation of MAGIC a community based program to address youth violence.