Public Defenders are the most overworked and under-funded people you can possible imagine. I admire them. Some handle thousands of cases a year. Some were only able to spend seven minutes preparing each case because of their immense workloads. It takes me that long to have a coffee and bagel in the morning.
John Oliver did an eye-opening investigative piece on how this system is broken and how justice is being compromised. Please watch:
We need to fund adequate defense.
Justin McShane
PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane is the President/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC - Pennsylvania's top criminal law and DUI law firm. He is the highest rated DUI attorney in PA as rated by Avvo.com. Justin McShane is a double Board certified attorney. He is the first and so far the only Pennsylvania attorney to achieve American Bar Association recognized board certification in DUI defense from the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.