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2009
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Role of Juvenile Defense Counsel in Delinquency Court
By Sterling, Robin Walker. National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) (Washington, DC).
“The Principles that follow are developed to describe the unique and critical role juvenile defense attorneys play in juvenile proceedings” (p. 6). The role of defense counsel incorporates the: duty to represent the client’s expressed interests; duty of confidentiality and privilege; duties of competence and diligence; duty to advise and counsel; and the duty of communication. Appendixes provide the ABA (American Bar Association) Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Ten Principles for providi... Read More
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70 p.
2009
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America’s Problem-Solving Courts: The Criminal Costs of Treatment and the Case for Reform
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Problem-Solving Courts Task Force (Washington, DC); Foundation for Criminal Justice (FCJ) (Washington, DC).
The impact of problem-solving courts on the fundamental rights of defendants is assessed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; decriminalization—the smart, fair, economical, and effective alternative; drug courts in action—operation, issues, and problems; role of defense counsel and ethical concerns; concerns about minorities, the poor, and immigrants; misallocation of public resources; mental health courts; conclusion; summary of recommendations; and layperson’s definition... Read More
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76 pages
2008
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Evidence-Based Practices and Criminal Defense: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Considerations
By Weibrecht, Kimberly A.. National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC). National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC); Crime and Justice Institute (Boston, MA).
Guidance is provided to criminal defense attorneys concerning the use of evidence-based practices (EBP). Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; principles of EBP; the role of defense counsel as advocate in an EBP criminal justice system; the role of defense counsel as policy-maker; and conclusion.... Read More
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35 p.


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