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Criminal

Apr. 24, 1999

For Drug Defendants, More Money Equals Better Access

The U.S. Constitution says anyone accused of a crime "shall enjoy the right ... to have the assistance of counsel for his defense." What it doesn't say is how much money is required to guarantee effective or even adequate representation.

By Chris Ford
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        The U.S. Constitution says anyone accused of a crime "shall enjoy the right ... to have the assistance of counsel for his defense." What it doesn't say is how much money is required to guarantee effective or even adequate representation.
        That bit of consti...

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