Delivering on Gideon's Promise: North Carolina's Efforts to Enhance Legal Representation for the Poor
Monday, September 1, 2008
Gideon vs. Wainwright and subsequent cases have established the right of poor people to representation by counsel in felony cases in state courts, in many misdemeanor cases, and in all critical stages of criminal proceedings. But what assures poor people of quality representation in such cases?
Citation:
Grine, Alyson A. "Delivering on Gideon’s Promise: North Carolina’s Efforts to Enhance Legal Representation for the Poor." Popular Government 74, no. 1 (Fall 2008): 6-19.
Topics - Courts and Judicial Administration
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
Topics - Local and State Government