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Chasing Gideon
The Elusive Quest for Poor People's Justice
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The book critiques the inadequate indigent defense system that leaves the poor vulnerable to poor legal representation, misguided plea deals, and wrongful convictions. It sheds light on the systemic failures that perpetuate injustice, emphasizing the dire consequences for those unable to afford proper legal counsel. Through detailed analysis, the author exposes the flaws in the current system and advocates for reform to ensure fair legal representation for all, regardless of economic status.
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Chasing Gideon, Karen Houppert
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- 2015
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- Title
- Chasing Gideon
- Subtitle
- The Elusive Quest for Poor People's Justice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karen Houppert
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781620970263
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- The book critiques the inadequate indigent defense system that leaves the poor vulnerable to poor legal representation, misguided plea deals, and wrongful convictions. It sheds light on the systemic failures that perpetuate injustice, emphasizing the dire consequences for those unable to afford proper legal counsel. Through detailed analysis, the author exposes the flaws in the current system and advocates for reform to ensure fair legal representation for all, regardless of economic status.