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First Defense Legal Aid Helps Close a Key Gap in Access to Justice on the Criminal Side of the System

First Defense Legal Aid Helps Close a Key Gap in Access to Justice on the Criminal Side of the System

by collin@rytechllc.com | May 24, 2017 | Investing in Justice Campaign in Action

When someone gets arrested, the first 48 hours can be a critical time. During this period, police officers have access to any number of resources that detainees may not, including access to the State’s Attorney for legal counsel. Low-income detainees, on the...

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