Criminal
Dec. 14, 2002
Bargain Defender Program Shortchanges Constituents
Forum Column - By Dan Halpern and Linda Martorana - Why is San Mateo County the only Bay Area county without a public defender? We're told that the private defender program is cheaper. We're also told that it's better because it provides the services of private lawyers rather than public servants.
By Dan Halpern and Linda Martorana
Why is San Mateo County the only Bay Area county without a public defender? We're told that the private defender program is cheaper. We're also t...
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