Seeking Justice For The Innocent

The Absurdity of Sequestration Cuts

Sequestration is supposed to save the country money by making across the board cuts in every department. We have to wonder about the logic of it all when sequestration cuts for public defender will actually cost the taxpayer more money. The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright that poor people facing criminal charges have the right to a lawyer if they can't afford one on their own. So when public defenders are let go due to budget cuts, taxpayers will have to foot the bill for a private lawyer.

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