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Criminal

Oct. 13, 2000

Court Appears Reluctant to Give Immunity to Public Defenders

The California Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to grant public defenders the same malpractice immunity that already exists for prosecutors and judges.

By Peter Blumberg
Daily Journal Staff Writer
         The California Supreme Court appeared reluctant Wednesday to grant public defenders the same malpractice immunity that already exists for prosecutors and judges.
        The case argued before the court concerns a Los Angeles County deputy public defend...

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