[Vision2020] Public Defenders Office

[bubba jones]

Rose,
the PDs job IS to represent his client, true.  However, it's not his/her job 
to try and get people off
for a crime they committed.  The client knows whether he/she did it and the 
PD knows whether he/she did it.  The job of the PD is to make sure that, if 
his client did it, that the state can prove it.  If they can't prove it, go 
to trial.  If they can, cop to a lesser.  If the client knows he didn't do 
it then trial is the only option.

I think part of the problem is that we've watched too much Law and Order.

B.


>From: DonaldH675@aol.com
>To: bubbajones9763@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Public Defenders Office Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 
>12:28:47 EST
>
>Dear Bubba Jones:
>
>Mr. Jones writes:
>
>"Correct me if I'm wrong, and I know you will, but I don't think it's the 
>job
>of the public defender to help set guilty people free."
>
>Actually, it is not the public defenders job to determine guilt or 
>innocence,
>so your premise is faulty.  It is his/her job to represent the client.  I
>invite attorney's on this chat group to discuss how clients are best 
>represented
>by plea deals.  I have no expertise in that matter.
>
>I am asking for outcome information.  This is not an outrageous request - 
>it
>is an information request supported by the American Bar Association.  For a
>more complete understanding of standards and expectations, prepared and 
>vetted
>by professionals, I suggest Mr. Jones, that you read the following.
>
>http://www.gidc.com/National%20Legal%20Aid%20&%20Defender%20Association%20Mode
>l%20Contract%20for%20Public%20Defense%20Services.htm
>
>It is my hope that that this material it will provide you with some insight
>into why I feel that we are missing the mark here in Latah County.  I would
>prefer that we seek to meet the highest standard in administering justice 
>in this
>county, and I am sure that if you were in the position of an indigent 
>client,
>you would too.
>
>Best,
>Rose Huskey

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